In cities across Israel, Dror Israel is bringing together diverse communities to talk. In some of Israel’s most mixed cities, such as Akko and Beer Sheva, members of the Ultra-Orthodox, Modern Orthodox, secular, and LGBTQ communities are gathering for round table discussion on the essence of democracy, the rule of law, and the danger of political violence in the face of a lack of communication and understanding. Dror Israel educators, trained and experienced in leading difficult conversations, are guiding participants – teens and adults from different sides of the political, social, and religious divide – in respectful but painful discussions about how they feel about what is going on in Israel. “We live and work as educators in these neighborhoods. We want to create a place where people can come together, a space for dialogue, listening, to develop mutual respect and cooperation to solve local problems. We are the beating heart of the idea of shared society and peace here in our communities and all across Israel.”