A tour of the unique history of the Shalom region, which has been shaped by the decisions and controversies that have shaped the State of Israel: the evacuation of Yamit, the evacuation of Gush Katif, and the events of October 7 in this region.

This section is dedicated to direct encounters with diverse communities in Israel, with current controversies and their expression in the IDF, and with the current reality in light of the ”Iron Swords“ war. We will delve into the social and cultural complexity of the country and meet social activists who are trying, in their own way, to build a shared future from the present. Through honest and in-depth dialogue, participants will address questions of identity, partnership, solidarity, and the challenges of defense and Zionism in our time.

Tour of boulevards and other sites in the western Negev, tracing the history of pioneering settlement and life under the shadow of security threats, the events of October 7, and social resilience.

In this lecture, we will examine the concept of "defensible borders" as defined by Yigal Allon, through a historical and security review of Israel's borders throughout the 20th century and up to the present day. The lecture focuses on the geographical, strategic, and political aspects of border demarcation, and is tailored specifically to reserve soldiers who defend the country's borders. It emphasizes the relevance of the concept of “defensible borders” to current missions, including an examination of the "Iron Swords" war and its significance in shaping Israel's borders and maintaining its security.

Group activity to conclude the reserve duty mission, combining ODT and guided discussion. Focuses on strengthening unit cohesion, processing the operational experience, and coping with the return to routine at home and at work.

Examining our personal and shared heritage, from which we embark on our command mission, and our role as another link in the chain.

A workshop dealing with the concepts of courage and heroism, through stories from October 7.

A tour of Tel Aviv following the stories of the founding of the first Hebrew city in light of Herzl's vision, weaving together the dilemmas of Zionism in its early years with contemporary dilemmas.

Workshop for strengthening leadership by identifying patterns of success and positive leadership.

Acquiring tools for integrating educational and values-based discourse into the unit's daily routine and for command-level responses to current challenges, including complex issues.

A series of experiential tasks that present challenges and dilemmas in the role of commander.

Learning about the components that contribute to social resilience and acquiring tools to enhance them within the unit.

What are the visible and hidden spaces where command takes place? How can we learn to see what is happening beneath the surface? In this workshop, we will learn tools from informal education that assist commanders, complementing their formal authority.

Developing dialogue between commanders and subordinates, providing tools to strengthen trust and increase unit cohesion.

Clarifying the role of the commander in realizing the value of statehood in a society composed of diverse audiences and in light of trends of polarization.

What is the place of this concept in today's IDF? Through the concept of "mission-oriented education," we will learn how the concept of the "educating commander" can benefit the unit's core missions.

Community development as a lever for leadership, motivation, and organizational growth.

Peer learning is guided by successes in the field and ways to enhance and replicate them.

Tools for building trust at the unit level, within the military system as a whole, and in military-society relations.

Managing official discourse around controversies and instilling values within the unit.