Givat Haviva marked the month of Ramadan with a traditional Iftar meal at the common dining hall. The meal, on June 8, was part of the day’s events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the occupation. Many guests attended the meal, including the mayors and representatives of the municipalities taking part in the Shared Communities program, participants from the various programs, representatives of peace organizations, members of HaShomer HaTzair and the Agial Youth Movements, and the Givat Haviva team.
Givat Haviva newsletter May 2017
A couple of weeks ago, many Israelis celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Israelis went out to the sites of celebration and entertainment, but the national minority of Arab Israeli citizens is still not part of that party. Not that they don’t feel as partners in the State of Israel. On the contrary…
Givat Haviva newsletter: 2016 Year-end Summary
Two opposite processes occurring simultaneously characterized 2016. On the one hand an increasing extremism in political discourse, with racist bills introduced in the Knesset, bitter accusations against Arab society, and deepening fear and hatred. On the other hand very positive developments for civil society in the field of shared society and even a government decision that is supposed to lead to significant investment in Arab society.
Givat Haviva newsletter September-November 2016
These months held a flurry of new beginnings: the opening of the latest Through Other’s Eyes Exhibit in the Peace Gallery, the new school year in all of Givat Haviva’s educational programs, the new academic year in the Hi-Tech program, and the Jewish and Hijri New Years which coincided this year and were marked by celebrations throughout the Shared Communities.