Welcome to the inaugural episode of Merkaz. Today, we have the distinct honor of sitting down with Polly Bronstein, the founder and CEO of the One Hundred Initiative. Polly has been a transformative figure in Israeli society, driving efforts to address the nation’s pressing issues through a centrist lens. Her leadership and vision have fostered dialogue and collaboration across diverse sectors.
We explore Polly's journey from left to the center and in establishing the One Hundred Initiative and the core principles that guide her work. How did her experiences shape her commitment to a centrist agenda? What motivates her to pursue innovative solutions for Israel's political and social crises? Does she still have hope for the rebirth of Israel she wish for and what does she suggest for the Israel of today?
The One Hundred Initiative is a politically independent civil society organization that seeks to address the crises facing Israeli politics and society by advancing a comprehensive centrist agenda that meets the needs of our present moment. The initiative is a partnership between senior figures from Israel’s tech industry, business sector, public sector and third sector, and it seeks to be a home for fresh ideas, policies and leadership that will shape a new Israeli paradigm.
Host: Jonatan Macznik
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