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The HaMeorer Training Center provides a lively, meaningful, and relevant encounter with the idea of Zionism, with the story of the Jewish people in their homeland, and with the national and social challenges facing Israel today. In our view, Engaging with Zionism is not just about studying the past—it is an invitation to a meaningful dialogue about mission, belonging, and leadership..

The uniqueness of "HaMeorer" lies in learning through experience – Through tours, trips, conversations, and encounters with people, communities, and stories from all corners of the country. Experiential learning enables an emotional and rational connection to the past and present, and develops a sense of mission and responsibility toward Israeli society.

Alongside addressing current challenges, we Deepening the connection to Jewish-Zionist roots, with the understanding that this is a living and vibrant continuum of values, vision, and action.. The educational processes include active participation in national memorial days, visits to heritage sites, discussions on civil and military heroism, and a reexamination of the role of Zionism as a lever for social resilience in Israel in 2025.

Following the "Iron Swords" war, we developed unique educational content that enables participants to process the national crisis and examine its significance – not only as a trauma, but also as an opportunity for growth and rehabilitation. Tours of the northern border, Sderot, the Nova site, and evacuated communities, combined with meetings with reservists, educators, members of emergency response teams, and farmers, create a space for emotional and ethical engagement with questions of mission and resilience.

We seek to restore the moral and human significance of concepts such as "Zionism," "people," "responsibility," and "shared future" through relevant, lively, and engaging learning. This is an educational process that connects history with hope, and introspection with action on the ground.

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Tour of the Shalom region

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.

Duration of activity:

4 hours

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journeys

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.

Duration of activity:

3-9 days

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Tour of the Western Negev

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.

Duration of activity:

4 hours

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Lecture for reserve duty soldiers – Defensible borders

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.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Closing a task

Closing a mission for reserve units

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.

Duration of activity:

4 hours

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Mission across generations

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

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Who is a hero?

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

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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“From Vision to Reality” Tour”

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.

Duration of activity:

3 hours

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Educational service

Strengths Workshop

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

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Educational service

Educational-Command Discourse Workshop

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.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Educational service

Outdoor Games Workshop Leadership and Command

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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Educational service

Social Resilience Workshop

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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Educational service

Workshop on informal tools in command

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.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Educational service

Trust-building workshop between commander and subordinates

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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Educational service

State Command Workshop in a Diverse Society

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.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Educational service

The Educating Commander – Opening Workshop for Educational Service Day in Command

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.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Educational service

Community Building Workshop

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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Educational service

Workshop on learning from successes

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

Duration of activity:

two and a half hours

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Educational service

Trust Building Workshop

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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Educational service

Command-Educational Discourse Management Workshop

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

Duration of activity:

two hours

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workshop

"My Story" Workshop"

The "My Story" workshop is a personal values workshop that invites commanders to revisit key moments in their lives, identify the values and roots that guide their actions, and understand how they can bring more of their ”self" to their command role—in a conscious, responsible, and beneficial way.

Duration of activity:

An hour and a half

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Design Decisions Tour

A tour of Tel Aviv focusing on the historic decisions made by Zionist leaders that shaped the path of the State of Israel. Intended for commanders at the rank of Major and above / permanent staff.

Duration of activity:

3 hours

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Joint Israeli tour in Jerusalem

Tour of Jerusalem focusing on the dilemmas of shaping a shared identity in a society with diverse populations and opinions. Intended for commanders at the rank of Major and above / permanent staff.

Duration of activity:

3 hours

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Tour of Controversies in Israeli Society – Jerusalem/Tel Aviv

A tour and in-depth discussion on statehood, cohesion, points of contention, and encounters between different populations and opinions, as well as the role of the IDF in a polarized social reality.

Duration of activity:

3-4 hours

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