Founded in Jerusalem in 1976, the Shalom Hartman Institute (SHI) is a leading center of Jewish thought, research, and education, serving Israel and North America. Our mission is to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity, and pluralism; to enhance the Jewish and democratic character of Israel; and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century. We fulfill our mission by developing cutting edge research that empowers educational and community leaders to address the major challenges facing the Jewish world. We identify, support, and train outstanding scholars and thought leaders; develop innovative educational programs for rabbinic, educational, and lay
change agents in Israel and North America; and address public communities directly through online and traditional media platforms, publications, and public events.
