Established in 1973 as an independent non-profit educational organization in Jerusalem, Melitz is now Israel's leading provider of informal educational services.

Melitz reaches tens of thousands of Israeli and Diaspora participants every year.

Melitz is committed to:

• Jewish Unity: ensuring the unity of the Jewish People through our pluralistic, inclusive understanding of Judaism.
  
  
• Partnership: strengthening the relationship between Israeli and Diaspora Jewry.
  
  
• Continuity: stimulating every Jew to develop a rich and sustainable Jewish commitment relevant to their lives.
  
  
• A Democratic Jewish Israel: confronting the social, cultural and ideological issues that challenge the fabric of Israeli society.