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
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Sep
4
Duke Hosting Residency for Jewish and Arab Artists
Duke University is hosting five Israeli Jewish, Palestinian and Druze artists for a six-week residency aimed at developing understanding through the creation of artistic works from their unique and shared perspectives. The artists, graduate students at Givat Haviva, The Center for a Shared Society in Israel, will engage with Duke students, create and exhibit art on and off campus, and visit arts venues and arts organizations throughout the Triangle region. The residency was organized by the Provost’s Initiative on the Middle East, an ongoing effort to make space in the Duke campus community for rigorous and respectful debate in which differing perspectives are welcome on current and past conflicts in the region, with support from the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts and the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
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Sep
7
Through Other's Eyes @ Temple Ner Tamid
On Semptember 7, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, come to Temple Ner Tamid (936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003) to see a photo exhibition feauturing four students: two Arab and two Jewish students of Israel. The students will speak briefly and present their photos.
Past 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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Jun
13
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Jun
12
NY Law Firm Hosts Michal Sella
Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP, a prominent Atlanta based law firm hosted CEO Michal Sella for a breakfast meeting at the firm's New York City office. Attorneys and other guests heard a comprehensive briefing by Sella on Givat Haviva's pioneering history of deepening understanding between Israel's Arab and Jewish citizens and advancing shared society. Tamara Caldas, a Friends of Givat Haviva board member, is a Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton partner.
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Jun
9
AJC New England Hosts Michal Sella
During her June 2025 visit to Boston, Givat Haviva CEO Michal Sella met with dozens of local Jewish community leaders at the American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England office. The evening event was co-sponsored by AJC, JCRC, and ADL.
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Feb
26
Givat Haviva Virtual Annual Conference 2025
Join us for Givat Haviva’s Annual Online Conference, a 90-minute online gathering where we’ll share powerful insights and discussions from our Givat Hviva conference held last month in Tel Aviv. The online conference will feature approximately 30 minutes of curated video highlights—including speeches, panels, and impactful moments from the event—all with English subtitles. Following the video presentation, we will engage in a live discussion, including the presentation of our conference poll translated into English. We also hope to welcome one of our featured speakers for additional insights and Q&A. This is a unique opportunity to experience the essence of our recent conference in Israel and to take part in the conversation about building a shared society among Israel’s Arab and Jewish citizens, peace by peace.
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Dec
15
The Palestinian Citizens in Israel in Time of Crisis With Mohammad Darawshe
Mohammad Darawshe, the Director of Strategy at the Center for Shared Society at Givat Haviva, will examine the main trends in Jewish-Arab relations in Israel and the implications of the October 7th events on the daily relations between the two sides. Mr. Darawshe is a leading expert on Jewish-Arab relations and has initiated many cross-sector Jewish- Arab partnerships, which he will describe in his talk.
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Dec
15
Mohammad Darawshe: Palestinians in a time of Crisis
Mohammad Darawshe Spoke at the Beth Emet Synagogue in Evanston IL on December 15th- Watch the recording of the talk here
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Dec
11
An Evening with Mohammad Darawshe in Tarrytown
Givat Haviva's Mohammad Darawshe will be speaking at The Ark on the Shames JCC in Tarrytown. The event will be on December 11th at 7 pm and will cost $10 for JCC members and $15 for non-members.
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Dec
1
2024 End of year Zoom Briefing
Michal Sella, Executive Director, and Mohammad Darawshe, Director of Strategy, shared updates on Givat Haviva's impactful work promoting a shared society among Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel.
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Nov
17
Z3 Conference
For a decade now, the Z3 Conference has been the home for a new era of dialogue and discussion about the hardest-hitting subjects between our communities. This year more than ever, we need Jewish unity and to build bridges between communities in America and Israel. Join us in the largest conference in America that does just that.
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Nov
1
Modeling Shared Society in Israel
Mohammad Darawshe is a leading expert on Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. He has devoted much of his personal and professional life to building a model of respectful and sustainable shared society. The events of October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War have had a unique impact on Jewish and Arab-Palestinian communities across Israel, and have posed significant challenges for intergroup relations. Darawshe will be joined in conversation by Professor Masua Sagiv to discuss his vision for a way forward at this precarious juncture.
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Oct
31
Givat Haviva Bay Area Trip 2024
Please reach out to sbakerw@givathaviva.org if you will be in the area during this time and would be interested in attending an event
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Oct
28
Givat Haviva Atlanta Trip October 2024
Please reach out to sbakerw@givathaviva.org if you will be in the area during this time and would be interested in attending an event
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