Describing his life of relative comfort in Tel Aviv, Yoav Ben Simon suggests that instigating a change from the status quo will first require overcoming the apathy of many Israelis.

Drawing on her experience with the Ihud Hahaklai youth movement, Tal Madar argues that informal education can help young people to become thoughtful and engaged members of their communities.

Shira Avni, from Beit Yehudit - The International Cultural Centre for Youth (ICCY) in Emek Refaim, blogs about getting local residents to actively participate in the decision making that affects their lives.

"A responsibility to remember": Tal Madar reflects on the significance of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.

Ranaan Paz is an actor, playwright and musician who spent three years as a paratrooper in the Orev Brigade. In this blog, he describes coming to terms with the difficult memories from his time in the army and argues that it is possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live together.