The discussion was followed by the theatre play “The Prophet and the Poet”. This event was a tribute to two great leaders who dedicated their lives to pursuing peace, Mahatma Gandhi and Israeli PM, Yitzhak Rabin. Tragically, they were both assassinated by their own people, the ones they dedicated their lives to.

The discussion revolved around the legacy of these two leaders, and what we learn from their actions when educating the next generation. Questions were raised regarding duties and responsibilities of leaders, and how they can help shape a brighter future. 

Consulate General of Israel to South India organized a panel discussion on the “role of leadership in the pursuit for peace”, a tribute to two great leaders, Mahatma Gandhi and Israeli PM, Yitzhak Rabin.

A Panel Discussion with two scholars: An Israeli Prof., Gadi Ariav, & an Indian Prof., Vijay Padaki. The panel was moderated by the Consul General of Israel to South India, Ms. Dana Kursh.

The panelists stimulated the audience into a discussion about the life and death of those two great leaders, which embodies many of the dilemmas/challenges that Indian & Israeli leaders, nowadays, are still facing, especially when it comes to the pursuit for peace in our respective neighborhoods.

The discussion was followed by “The Prophet and The Poet” theatre play by the Bangalore Little Theatre. The play is based on the letters and articles exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. The panelist, Prof. Vijay Padaki, is the Convener-Trustee of the Bangalore Little Theatre Foundation and the director of the play.​