Jerusalem, October 8 …Shalem College, the first institute of higher education in Israel based on the American model of liberal arts study, held its opening ceremony on October 6 at the Kiryat Moriah campus in Jerusalem. The inaugural class of 50 students will receive significant subsidies to immerse themselves in an ongoing intellectual conversation based on great texts of Western civilization and Jewish tradition. Committed to pluralism and an open debate of civil discourse, students represent the diverse cross-section of Israel, including, according to Senior VP Daniel Gordis, "those who live over the 'Green Line' and those who will not cross over the 'Green Line'." Former Minister of Education Gideon Saar encouraged the study of humanities and intellectual thinking, telling Shalem students "not to be afraid to swim against the tide". David Messer, Chairman of Shalem’s Board of Governors, said the Shalem students will “provide an investment return that is infinite—a vibrant future for the State of Israel and its people.”
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