Miryam Institute

The MirYam Institute was established as a forum for leading Israeli experts of diverse and varied perspectives. Here, they come together to share their expertise and to exchange their opinions about the state of Israel. They do so for the consideration of our readership, listeners and viewers overseas, by way of online content and in-person presentations, lectures, debates and events. The MirYam institute champions rigorous debate about Israel, led first and foremost by Israelis who hold diverse opinions; but who are all unified by their dedication to the continuing flourishing of our country as a Jewish and democratic state. We believe in robust debate across a range of topics, but the institute eschews any debate about Israel's right to exist, or the rights of her citizens to chart their own future, according to their own vision. It is our assertion that the global discussion about Israel must be informed, steered and led by Israeli voices. As has been the case until now, the people of Israel remain uniquely able and qualified to implement the boldest of policies, and to make the toughest of choices and sacrifices, in order to safeguard the future of the one and only Jewish state. So shall they continue to do. For that reason, the credo of our institute is 'Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.' The fashioning of that future must not be outsourced to any third party, and the tremendous achievements of the country in which we live must not be overlooked as we assess how best to tackle that which is yet to be achieved.