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July 29, 2024Every Crisis Offers an Opportunity for a Better Future: The Post-October 7 Work of the Givat Haviva Center for a Shared Society
After the events of October 7th, Both Jewish and Arab communities in Israel were deeply affected, with Jews experiencing fear and uncertainty, and Arabs feeling the need for seclusion to avoid backlash. Givat Haviva provided refuge for over 300 evacuees and adapted its programs to foster empathy and mutual understanding. Despite the challenges, programs like "Children Teaching Children" and "Shared Language" continued, promoting dialogue and respect between Jewish and Arab students. Givat Haviva also developed new initiatives to address the heightened challenges of the current situation, supporting academic institutions and creating opportunities for positive Jewish-Arab interactions. The organization remains committed to bridging divides and fostering a better future for all Israeli citizens.
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April 25, 2024Arab Israeli conflict-resolution activist helps keep the peace
After October 7th, Mohammad Darawshe quickly mobilized efforts to prevent escalation, organizing Arab leaders and promoting unity between communities. Givat Haviva provided refuge for displaced residents and established mental health support and arts workshops. Despite personal tragedy, Darawshe remained committed to fostering cooperation between Jewish and Arab citizens, advocating for initiatives like bringing Arab teachers into Jewish schools. He emphasizes the importance of genuine connection built on mutual interests and shared experiences, shaped by his own diverse education and mentorship.
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April 23, 2024Pathways To Peace: ALLMEP at the European Parliament
Last week, ALLMEP co-hosted an event at the European Parliament featuring five leading Israeli and Palestinian voices from our network for a panel discussion on civil society peacebuilding in the face of the current crisis. Hosted by the Greens/EFA Members of the European Parliament Jordi Solé, Margrete Auken, and Heidi Hautala, the event featured Amira Mohammed (ROPES), Anton Goodman (Rabbis for Human Rights), Hela Lahar (Tech2Peace), Mohammad Asideh (Project Rozana) and Muhammad Darawshe (Givat Haviva).
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March 28, 2024Receiving stories and wrestling with pedagogic tensions post-Oct. 7
Rabbi Laura Novak Winer discusses the challenges faced by educators in the aftermath of October 7th. She reflects on a recent trip to Israel with other educators where they met with community leaders, families of those taken hostages and organizations. One of the organizations the delegation met with was Givat Haviva.
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March 16, 2024
Voices of Faith: Hudson rabbi shares emotional experience of recent Israeli visit
On a recent visit, a rabbi from Ohio met with Mohammad Darawshe from Givat Haviva and discussed the current situation in Israel and its impact on Arab citizens of Israel.
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February 29, 2024
Unity and Resilience: Atlanta’s Jewish professionals reflect on a recent visit to Israel
A group of professionals from Atlanta visited areas directly impacted by the Attacks on October 7th. zone of their stops was Givat Haviva, where they Met with Mohammad Darwashe and learned about Givat Haviva's critical peacebuilding work. They spoke with the families of October 7th victims and visited the site of the Nova Music festival.