Upcoming Events
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Sep
3
Through Other's Eyes @ Shames JCC
On September 3, 6:30-8:00 PM, discover how Jewish and Arab Israeli teens are building bridges through photography. Join us for a powerful conversation with teens from Givat Haviva—an organization promoting coexistence in Israel—as they reflect on a year-long project photographing each other’s communities and the relationships that grew along the way. After, explore the photography exhibit on display at the J. Register here or using the external link: shamesjcc.org/givat
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Sep
4
Through Other's Eyes @ ChappPAC
At 7 PM on September 4, 2025, come see the the exhibit and hear from two Arab and two Jewish Israeli teens, who participated in TOE, a program created by Givat Haviva. Through Others' Eyes (TOE) is a dialogue and community-building project that brings Arab and Jewish teenagers together. The teenagers learn photography skills as they explore questions of identity, nationality, religion, and community. TOE addresses the growing need for open channels of communication between Israeli Arab and Jewish youth who rarely, if ever, actually meet one another. The program uses photography to bring about better cultural understanding and respect through lessons, dialogue sessions, study tours, overnight seminars, and the production of a group photography exhibit. TOE intends to fundamentally change the way the participants relate to the conflict, to each other, and to their own ability to make a difference. The project allows participants to learn about each other and achieve a greater degree of understanding and openness. You can register for tickets using the given link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36677/production/1249465
News & Updates
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September 2, 2025Majority of religious Jewish Israelis averse to their kids mixing with Arabs -- survey
A new Givat Haviva survey of Jewish and Arab parents of schoolchildren reveals significant differences in attitudes towards education for shared society, for democracy. “Many Jewish parents don’t want their children to learn Arabic, take part in mixed summer camps, or be taught by Arab educators, while most Arab Israelis do not share their qualms,” reports The Times of Israel. “Although we would expect much more serious consequences [from the war], the majority of the secular and traditional Arab and Jewish public still both support and want democracy and language studies, and are also ready for education related to getting to know and understand the other,” says Givat Haviva Executive Director Michal Sella. “Education for democracy and equality should be taught in all the educational streams. It’s not contrary to religion or even conservative views. It should be part of the basics, according to which the state funds the educational system.” Read The Times of Israel's comprehensive report on the Givat Haviva survey
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August 25, 2025Givat Haviva Shared Art Center Alumni in Duke University Residency
Five Israeli Jewish and Arab artists, alumni of the Shared Art Center residency program
at Givat Haviva, are currently at Duke University in North…
Recent Events
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Aug
10
FoGH August 10th Briefing
Givat Haviva CEO Michal Sella and Director of Strategy Mohammad Darawshe provided vital updates on current and planned activities and programs. Dikla Tomer Kaial, Director of the Education Department at the Jewish-Arab Center for Peace, presented Givat Haviva’s plans for the new school year. We heard from the alumni of the Through Others’ Eyes program, who will be coming to the US in September, about their experiences in the program and the impact it had on them.
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