5. “ Ten measures of beauty descended on the world - nine were taken by Jerusalem, one by the rest of the world. There is no beauty like the beauty of Jerusalem.” (Babylonian Talmud Kidushin, 49:2).
6. Today, Jerusalem is a microcosm for the major struggles for the State of Israel’s character… a microcosm for the major struggles of the world.
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10. Jerusalem’s population – 2010-2020 figures & projections, in thousands* *Source: The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies, Statistical Yearbook for 2003 2020 2015 2010 946.5 864.2 787.9 Total citizens 588.7 551.6 515.6 Jews 357.8 312.6 272.3 Arabs & others
11. A young city - children up to age 17 in Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv & Haifa – in 2002*
12. Poverty statistics – Jerusalem, 2003* *Source: National Insurance Institution – 11/2003: Aspects of Poverty and Inequality in Income Allocation in the Economy, 2002: Principal Findings. Israel Jerusalem, including east Jerusalem 30.8% 53.3% Children 19.3% 33.2% Families 22.4% 41.8% Total population
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15. A mosaic is a picture composed of small pieces of different colors and materials
16. THE JERUSALEM MOSAIC Jerusalem Studies Realizing the potential Multi-cultural Dialogue Volunteering and contributing to the community
18. Education and Culture City The city as one big school - Source: "Knowledge City, seen as a Collage of Human Knowledge Moments” Ron & Arye Dvir, 2005
19. Education and Culture City – … by cooperation between education systems, public organizations & private organizations
20. This map shows Jerusalem’s rich sources of knowledge and multicultural wealth
31. Life in the square is very crowded - so it’s hard to see each individual’s uniqueness
32. This area is the source of the city’s social & economical problems Life in the square is very crowded - so it’s hard to see each individual’s uniqueness Weak Mediocre Excellent
33. The goal of the " Jerusalem Mosaic ” is to change this situation This area is the source of the region’s social & economical problems Weak Mediocre Excellent
34. Everybody can be successful … … once we encourage people to develop their strength areas
35. Learning in an area of strength fortifies the emotional intelligence & is an important basis for a successful life.
36. areas of strength Learning in an area of strength fortifies the emotional intelligence & is an important basis for a successful life.
38. First, we identify and create centers that address variety of intelligences and subjects
39. Field of expertise High schools Hospitals Academic institutes Industry Museums Sports facilities Art institutes Quality Center Religious Institutes Kindergartens Elementary schools
41. Learning at the Quality Centers (principles & content) Jerusalem And Judaism studies Multicultural encounters Volunteering and contributing to the community
49. Connecting to Community Programming Series targeted at young people, focusing on raising awareness about personal and mutual commitment , the Jewish community, Israel, and the common destiny of the Jewish People, wherever they may be living .
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51. The “ Lev Hair” Quality Center A quality center for urban planning and renewal
55. Third, we encourage the students to choose the center that connects to their specific strengths
56. Stages in the development of a quality center 1. A center dedicated for the students of the region 2. A center dedicated for the students & adults of the region 3. Knowledge tourism for students 4. Knowledge tourism for the general population 4 3 2 1
57. The quality centers approach has two types of components: Quality centers in a variety of intelligences & subjects centers that represent the regional narrative Self image Community pride לעולם י למד א דם במקום ש ליבו חפץ גמ ' , מסכת עבודה זרה , דף י " ט , א .
58. Quality Centers as a Driving Force Connecting the Diverse City’s Populations
59. meeting at school is primarily based on association to a social group
61. The quality centers serve as meeting points among the various populations residing in the city. Meetings at the quality centers are based on similar areas of interest.
62. 2009-10 2008-9 2007-8 100 quality centers 13,872,000$ 70 quality centers 9,200,000$ 12 quality centers 1,654,000$ Developing and operating quality centers 100% 60% 15% Schools join the project $200,000 300,000 $ $300,000 Teachers gain experience in teaching at quality centers $12,000 12,000 $ 12,000 $ Workshops for the principals of schools participating in the program 300,000 $ 300,000 $ $300,000 Workshops for staff in participating schools 22,000 $ 22,000$ 22,000 $ Training facilitators for the program among local citizens 24,000 $ 24,000 $ $24,000 Training program coordinators in the schools 10,000$ 22,000 $ 22,000 $ Support city facilitators 60,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ Launching a center for continuity & future program-development 14,500,000$ 10,000,000$ 2,500,000$ Cost of the program (us-dollar)
