June 30, 2009
Settlements: Jewish Communities in the Disputed Territories Video Link

The existence of the Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria - the "settlements" - is at the heart of an ongoing debate both within Israeli society and internationally. Both US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu referred to the settlements in their landmark speeches recently. Join us to hear two different Israeli perspectives on this topical and controversial issue...

July 6, 2009
Field Tour to Hebron

Visit to Arab and Jewish neighbourhoods. Please contact us for more details about the tour's schedule and timetable...

July 21, 2009
Debate: Israel as a Jewish state? 2 Jewish-Israeli views, 2 Arab-Israeli views

July 21 (tentative) Is it possible for Israel to be both Jewish and democratic? Are there precedents for a modern nation-state to possess a religious identity? Is this issue problematic - for Israel, for peace in the region, for the Arab Israelis, and the Palestinians? Speakers to include MKs and public activists/leaders...

You need a “fixer”, or you’ve got 2 free hours & want to see the ‘hot spots’ in Jerusalem….  You’re on deadline, and you need a quote, a photo, a quick interview or a little background – but lost that note with the guy’s number….  You need to get to Bethlehem or Sderot – but your car’s in the shop….  You just need a quiet place to log on and file the story – but your Internet connection's dead…. 

Support and Services for Foreign Journalists

Information * Access * Materials

MediaCentral is an independent media-liaison organization offering a friendly place to work in downtown Jerusalem, with free services including:

• WiFi access & printer/fax facilities, etc.
• Primary sources (experts, analysts, interviewees, materials)
• References / contacts – photographers, translators, drivers, guides, etc.
• Field Tours to locations of interest – Sderot, Golan & the North, Security Barrier, etc.
• Updates, briefings, analysis – in a range of languages
• Translations of breaking news and critical materials
• Drop-in lounge with coffee/tea/drinks & snacks
• Wide-screen TVs with continual news feeds
• Helping hand services/info – logistics, contracts, what’s hot, what’s not
• Every Thursday - MediaCentral's TGIT! "Thank Goodness It's Thursday" end of the week gatherings every Thursday at 4pm (with wine & cheese, beer & snacks) - with occasional briefings on various topics (TBA).

MediaCentral can be your 'base-camp' in Jerusalem.   We take an open, direct and needs-based approach to serving you, in cooperation with both Israeli and Palestinian partners from the government and NGO sectors.  Initiated by Honest Reporting, our goal is to promote impartial and comprehensive coverage; confident that accuracy is Israel’s best ally, we aim to simply help you achieve your goals of understanding and reporting the facts and providing insightful analysis. 

MediaCentral wants to make your job easier; to find more info and let us know what you need, drop by or call, or go to www.m-central.org.

We're here to help.

8 Harav Kook St.   Jerusalem    Tel: 02-623-2344    Fax: 02-624-0599

Director:

 

Aryeh Green – 054-648-2344; aryeh@m-central.org

 

Media Services Coordinators:

 

Avital Goihman – 054-678-2346;  avital@m-central.org

Ben Hizak- 050-5280644 ben@m-central.org