As Israel matures, Zionism is morphing and adopting a more religious tone than its secular founders. Was this inevitable? Should it be stopped? How can we adapt?
The conference featured a number of panels on education, high-tech, cyber-security, diversity in business, innovation in the periphery and city leadership.
A simple, modest yet courageous fellow, Jamili was one of thousands of quiet unsung Israeli heroes who laid the foundations of Israel.
But just for a moment, on whatever side of the aisle we may be, we might consider stepping back and assessing the land, the nation we love, from a distance.
For Israel at 75, my glass is three-quarters full, and the future for Israel is bright despite its significant challenges.
Israel celebrates 75 years with pride and trepidation while facing internal and external challenges amid a judicial reform crisis.