A Public Education Initiative
YES ISRAEL MATTERS
Conversations with Ordinary Americans
Most public discussion about Israel comes through politicians, governments, lobbyists, media and institutions. We wanted to hear from someone else: ordinary Americans.
"Why does Israel matter to you?"
Featured Voice
"Israel matters to me because of what it represents — a place where people have fought for the right to simply exist. As a veteran, I understand that."
Marcus
Veteran — Virginia
100 Voices
100 Voices. 100 Reasons. One Conversation.
Sarah
Teacher — New Jersey
Marcus
Veteran — Virginia
James
Pastor — Georgia
Dr. Elena
Physician — Chicago
Darius
Student — Florida
Kevin
Business Owner — Atlanta
Maria
Nurse — Texas
Aisha
Entrepreneur — New York
Diane
Parent — Ohio
Rafael
Artist — California
Patricia
Community Leader — N.C.
David
Tech Professional — Washington
Andre
Worker — Michigan
A Different Kind of Conversation
"Sometimes the most powerful voice is simply a human one."
Americans hear a great deal about Israel from governments, politicians, lobbyists, experts, journalists and activists. Those voices have their place.
But they are not the only voices that matter.
YES ISRAEL MATTERS asks Americans themselves. What does Israel mean to a teacher? A veteran? A pastor? A physician? A student? A business owner? A parent?
There is no single script and no required answer. There is simply the question:
Why does Israel matter to you?
Share Your Voice
We are building a collection of 100 American voices. If you have something meaningful to say about why Israel matters to you, we would like to hear from you.