The Association for Joint Israeli Leadership began as a co-existence "Grassroots" initiative in the Yezreel Valley. Established as an NGO in April 2017, It includes Arab Muslims, Christians, Bedouins and Druze. And, secular and religious Jews. The organization has a board of directors co-chaired by Raz Karni and Wissam Falah, and Honorary presidents: Justice Taofik Katili and Major General (Res.) Hagai Topolansky.Vision - We aspire to build an Israeli society that respects and fosters the cultural richness of its diverse population. We believe that bringing together citizens from a range of backgrounds who see Israel as their homeland, source of their cultural roots and future, to work together out of a sense of joint responsibility, can make this vision a reality in the State of Israel.The Midrasha (Academy) for Joint Israeli Leadership - is a first of its kind, "Gap Year" Program Initiated by the Association for Joint Israeli Leadership. established in partnership with the Ma’ase Center. Located at the Academic College of Yezreel Valley. Arab and Jewish high school graduates from the variety of the Israeli society: living together for 6 months. Studying, volunteering, and experiencing a variety of activities designed to enhance their identity and leadership skills both individually and collectively. The format is similar to that of a pre-military preparatory program, but the goal is civilian rather than military. A special place is given for intercultural studies, including the study of Arabic and Hebrew.