Network Events
*Pluralistic* Global Shapers (2023)

In the context of our network program G17 for pluralism, which was conducted in close collaboration with our matchmakers, Matchmaker Dvir Aviam Ezra brought together the Israeli Global Shapers Hub with Global Shapers Hubs in Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.

The Global Shapers Hubs are local communities of young professionals, typically in their twenties, dedicated to driving positive change and innovation in their societies. They are part of a volunteer network initiated by the World Economic Forum.

As part of the learning trip in September-October 2023, members of the Israeli hub visited hubs in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The joint program addressed topics such as refugee integration, technological innovation, and youth skills development. Through guided tours, discussions, and meetings, opportunities for collaborative projects were explored.
 
 


*Pluralistic* Queer History (2023)
In the context of our network program G17 for pluralism, which was conducted in close collaboration with our matchmakers, Matchmaker Dikla Levinger brought together the Queer History Project in Haifa with Spinnboden, the lesbian archive and library in Berlin. Pluralism in the context of queer history is expressed, … Continue reading
*Pluralistic* Co-Creating Artists (2023)
In the context of our network program G17 for pluralism, which was conducted in close collaboration with our matchmakers, Matchmaker Zeev Engelmayer and co-organizer Daniel Hoernemann brought together the Israeli Cartoon Association and Zukunft:Kunst Association from North Rhine-Westphalia. The first workshop took … Continue reading
*Pluralistic* Youth Theater (2023)
In the context of our network program G17 for pluralism, which was conducted in close collaboration with our matchmakers, Matchmaker Lidia Averbukh brought together Homemade dance & Theater from Israel and Junges Theater Augsburg from Bavaria. The participants of the study trip in June 2023 found that they share … Continue reading
*Pluralistic* Women of the East (2023)
In the context of our network program G17 for pluralism, which was conducted in close collaboration with our matchmakers, Matchmakers Natalie Baruch & Dr. Lihi Nagler brought together Achoti – for Women in Israel and Maimonides Jewish-Muslim Education Institute from Rhineland-Palatinate. During the study trip in … Continue reading
Matchmaker Weekend: Re-Unite, Re-Search, Re-Vision (2022)
In May 2018, we launched our Future Network in Kibbutz Shefayim and began a long-term process with the aim of expanding the circles of those who are actively shaping Germany-Israel relations. In September 2022 – four years and one pandemic – we went back to this magical place, this time for a weekend with a … Continue reading
Matchmaker-Seminar Berlin (2021)
After a long period during which we could not host Matchmaker seminars in person, we were very happy to hold a physical seminar again over an entire day in Berlin. As in previous seminars, our new Matchmakers include activists and professionals from diverse backgrounds and contexts, with the main areas of expertise in … Continue reading
People to People Playground Festival (2021)
2 Weeks, 14 German-Israeli Creative Adventures From April 23 until May 7 Long run and large scale planning are not so easy these days. This is why the German-Israeli Future Forum set up mini-grants for digital formats, which allow cooperation partners from Germany and Israel to experiment with each other and … Continue reading
Digital Matchmaker Seminar (2020)
Due to Covid-19 restrictions we took our Matchmaker seminar online. So at the beginning of November, we had the pleasure of digitally meeting our 18 new Matchmakers, coming as usual from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Since the program had to be shorten, we dedicated most of it to getting to know each other and … Continue reading
First Matchmaker Seminar in Israel (2019)
Our first Matchmaker seminar in Israel (and the second overall) took place at the end of November 2019.     Out of many wonderful applications that we received, we invited a selected group of social activists and professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in the fields of education, social … Continue reading
First German-Israeli Matchmaker Seminar (2019)
The first twenty Matchmakers of the German-Israeli Future Network were qualified in a one-day seminar that took place in Berlin in mid-June 2019. The group was selected out of many great applications that we received, and consisted of Israelis and Germans from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.  Our Matchmakers … Continue reading
German Israeli Sustainability Dialogue (2018-2019)
The German Israeli Sustainability Dialogue brought together young professionals from ministries, non-governmental organizations and businesses. The common goal was to discuss the means of implementation of the UN-Sustainable Development Goals and to develop concrete policy recommendations. … Continue reading
Launching the German-Israeli Future Network (2018)
The launching event of the German-Israeli Future Network, titled “SustainAbility!”, marked the 70th independence day of Israel and took place at Kibbutz Shefayim in May 2018. The conference addressed German and Israeli shared civil society challenges. 70 activists, stakeholders and social entrepreneurs were … Continue reading