Why do you do what you do? Our work is important because it provides a way to heal the people of Israel.If you were prime minister, what’s the first thing you would do? I would reorganize the division of local authorities, particularly as it pertains to revenues, so that peripheral cities such as Dimona would benefit from the profits of more wealthy areas – it is one way to strengthen communities in the periphery.Which Israeli should have a movie made about him/her? My father and my mother – for me they are the model of the new Israelis.What would you change about Israelis if you could? I would change that feeling that Israelis have (which maybe comes from the promise to Abraham) that they own whatever they set foot on.iPad, BlackBerry or pen and paper? Paint and brush.If you had to write an advertisement to entice tourists to come to Israel, what would it say? A student, graduate of one of Memizrach Shemesh’s programs with NYU Hillel, once said, “I feel closer to Israel now that I know about the social inequalities here. I want to stay involved and come back.” Dealing with those issues rather than hiding reality is a key to enticing young Jewish people to come to Israel.What is the most serious problem facing the country? The security situation makes it difficult for us to concentrate and deal with other problems, namely social inequalities and other social problems.How can it be solved? We can try to deal with the social problems through education and social organizing.In 20 years, the country will be: In the same place, I hope, but without so many gaps.Eli Bareket
Age: 42
Profession: Jewish Educator
Current residence: Jerusalem