Mindful of the wide range of viewpoints on the political situation in Israel today, organizers of the Washington area's largest Israel-centric gathering of the year were faced with a challenge: How to present a picture of the Jewish state that is vibrant, compelling - and honest. The chief goal of this weekend's Israel@63 celebration (which takes place in three locations, and is expected to draw some 6,000 attendees) is to celebrate Israeli achievements and strengthen the connection of the local Jewish community to Israel.
The guiding principles [for planning the event] were diversity without division, complexity within consensus. We want to push the envelope without rocking the boat.
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