The Israel Democracy Institute seeks to bring the topic of democracy and democratic values to the public via cultural establishments in Israel. Towards this end, for several years now, the Institute has been coordinating occasional “DemoCulture” gatherings in which the public is invited to watch a play at one of Israel's leading theatres (such as the Cameri Theatre, the Khan, or HaBima), followed by a discussion of the perspective of the particular play on current social, cultural, and political issues concerning democracy with IDI fellows and other experts. Often times the actors or directors join in the discussions and share their points of view.
Fighting for Home
On Thursday, November 29th, 2007, the IDI held a DemoCutlture event at the Khan Theatre in Jerusalem. The play featured was Fighting for Home. A discussion on the topic of leadership, moderated by IDI's Uri Dromi, followed the play.
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Hebron
The play, Hebron, was presented on Friday afternoon, October 12th, 2007, at the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv. The play about Israelis and Palestinians living in Hebron was followed by a discussion with one of the play's actresses, the playwright and a member of the Yesha Council, which was monitored by the journalist, Tal Bashan.
The Winners
On Moday, May 7th, 2007, a DemoCutlture event was held at the Khan Theatre in Jerusalem. A discussion on culture and ratings followed the play, The Winners.
*The project was formerly named DemoCameri since it was held exclusively at the Cameri theatre in Tel Aviv.
Close to Home
On Sunday, September 10th, 2006, the IDI DemoCameri presented the play, Close to Home. Participants in the discussion following the play included journalist Tali Lipkin-Shahak, Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, and others.
The Prodigal Son
On Friday afternoon, July 14th, 2007, the IDI DemoCameri gathering featured The Prodigal Son. The discussion that followed the play was led by Channel 2 Anchorman, Oded Ben-Ami. Participants included: former head of the Shabak, Yaakov Peri, the journalist, Yossi Melman, and Yossi Garber of the Cameri Theatre.
Working Class Hero
The IDI offered reduced prices to a DemoCameri gathering on Friday, June 9th, 2006. The topic of the discussion, "Putting Poverty on Stage," which addressed ways to reduce poverty in Israel, followed the play, Working Class Hero.