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Fostering Dialogue & Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders
You are invited
You are invited to join the “Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders” program, directed towards young student leaders and professionals aged 18-35 in South Africa. Spearheaded by Gedaliah Blum of the Heartland Initiative and organized by Captain Shongwe of South Africa, this program offers a unique platform for meaningful discussions on South Africa-Israel relations, leadership development, and community collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with diverse viewpoints, enhance your leadership skills, and explore future opportunities in internships, employment, and political partnerships. Join us in building a more interconnected and understanding world.
You are invited
You are invited to join the “Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders” program, directed towards young student leaders and professionals aged 18-35 in South Africa. Spearheaded by Gedaliah Blum of the Heartland Initiative and organized by Captain Shongwe of South Africa, this program offers a unique platform for meaningful discussions on South Africa-Israel relations, leadership development, and community collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with diverse viewpoints, enhance your leadership skills, and explore future opportunities in internships, employment, and political partnerships. Join us in building a more interconnected and understanding world.
Next Event:
Sunday, July 21 - 18:00 SAST
Next Event:
Sunday, July 21
18:00 SAST
About the program
Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders
The Heartland Initiative, co-founded by Gedaliah Blum, proudly announces the “Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders” program, targeting young student leaders and professionals aged 18-35 in South Africa. This dynamic program aims to cultivate meaningful dialogue on South Africa-Israel relations, often misrepresented in mainstream and social media. By providing a reliable platform for discussions and exposing participants to diverse viewpoints, the program promotes leadership, constructive engagement, and community collaboration among Jewish and Christian communities in South Africa.
Key features include bi-monthly dialogues, monthly guest lectures from esteemed international speakers, and online accessibility to ensure broad participation. The program encourages future opportunities in internships, employment, collaborations, and political partnerships, nurturing a new generation of interconnected leaders. Open for collaboration, the Heartland Initiative invites other organizations to enrich the dialogue and contribute to a deeper understanding and lasting relationships between Israel and South Africa. Ambitious young leaders and professionals, along with interested organizations, are welcome to join this transformative journey towards a more interconnected and understanding world.
The Heartland Initiative, co-founded by Gedaliah Blum, proudly announces the “Fostering Dialogue and Understanding: Empowering South African Leaders” program, targeting young student leaders and professionals aged 18-35 in South Africa. This dynamic program aims to cultivate meaningful dialogue on South Africa-Israel relations, often misrepresented in mainstream and social media. By providing a reliable platform for discussions and exposing participants to diverse viewpoints, the program promotes leadership, constructive engagement, and community collaboration among Jewish and Christian communities in South Africa.
Key features include bi-monthly dialogues, monthly guest lectures from esteemed international speakers, and online accessibility to ensure broad participation. The program encourages future opportunities in internships, employment, collaborations, and political partnerships, nurturing a new generation of interconnected leaders. Open for collaboration, the Heartland Initiative invites other organizations to enrich the dialogue and contribute to a deeper understanding and lasting relationships between Israel and South Africa. Ambitious young leaders and professionals, along with interested organizations, are welcome to join this transformative journey towards a more interconnected and understanding world.
Upcoming Guest Speaker
Sunday, July 21, 2024 – 18:00 SAST
Upcoming Guest Speaker
Sunday, July 21, 2024 – 18:00 SAST
Arye Houminer
Israeli entrepreneur and IDF military officer
Arye Houminer, 40, is a distinguished Israeli entrepreneur and military officer. Born and raised in Israel, Arye is married and a proud father of four children. He is the founder and CEO of a leading tech company.
In addition to his business acumen, Arye has a notable military background. He serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an infantry brigade with the rank of Major. Following the events of October 7th, when hundreds of thousands of reserves were called up, Arye’s reporting for duty was delayed due to the recovery time needed after his selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger. Despite this, he has since dedicated approximately seven months to active service, bringing his leadership skills and strategic expertise to both his military and professional endeavors.
Arye Houminer
Israeli entrepreneur &
IDF military officer
Arye Houminer, 40, is a distinguished Israeli entrepreneur and military officer. Born and raised in Israel, Arye is married and a proud father of four children. He is the founder and CEO of a leading tech company.
In addition to his business acumen, Arye has a notable military background. He serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an infantry brigade with the rank of Major. Following the events of October 7th, when hundreds of thousands of reserves were called up, Arye’s reporting for duty was delayed due to the recovery time needed after his selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger. Despite this, he has since dedicated approximately seven months to active service, bringing his leadership skills and strategic expertise to both his military and professional endeavors.
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You are invited to join us for an exclusive event co-hosted by, Gedaliah Blum, Director of Heartland Initiative, and Captain Shongwe of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Our special guest speaker, Arye Houminer, a distinguished Israeli entrepreneur and military officer, will share his insights and experiences relating to his experiences in both combat on the Israel/Lebanese Border and within Gaza.
This event aims to give perspectives not available on many main stream media channels. Arye is a private Israeli citizen and does not represent any official narrative. Here is your chance to hear about his experiences and ask him some of the hard questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative journey towards an open dialogue.