The iEngage Project creates a new narrative regarding the significance of Israel for Jewish life. This narrative serves as a foundation for a new covenant between Israel and world Jewry, elevating the existing discourse from a crisis-based focus to one rooted in Jewish values and ideas. Led by a team of internationally renowned scholars in the fields of Jewish studies, Middle East politics, and history, iEngage is committed to addressing core questions pertaining to the necessity and significance of the State of Israel. 

The Shalom Hartman Institute’s iEngage Video and Podcast curricula deliver the excellence of Hartman scholarship to Jewish thought leaders of all political and denominational backgrounds, empowering them to facilitate nuanced, empathetic, values-based conversations about Israel within their communities. 

The iEngage methodology encourages participants to explore the values informing their approach to policy, helping participants open their hearts and minds to better listen and respect those who have differing views about Jewishness, collective identity, and Israel. We trust that the discussions generated by these materials will have a significant impact on learners’ Jewish lives, Jewish leadership, and relationship with Israel.