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Givat Haviva CEO discusses Jewish, Arab shared vision

Michal Sella, the CEO of Givat Haviva, visited the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on June 13 to talk about the company, its mission and how the local Jewish community can contribute to its mission – to create a shared society between the Jewish and Arab citizens in Israel.

Houstonian helps build bridges between Jews and Arabs in Israel

Lack, 63, is in his second year as the interim executive director of the American organization Friends of Givat Haviv. Founded in 1949, Givat Haviva, which sits on a 34-acre center in northern Israel, is dedicated to bringing Jews and Arabs together.

Shared society in crisis and hope: Education’s role in Israel’s recovery - opinion

Israel’s government has a vested interest, indeed a responsibility, to design a comprehensive educational plan that will teach all our children how to live in a shared, prosperous society.

Amid war, these Palestinians and Israelis say it’s imperative to talk peace

For Israelis and Palestinians, May 28 marked 600 days of the most devastating period either side has known since Israel’s foundation.

Artists pursue coexistence in the shadow of Gaza

After three months in residency together, 10 Arab and Jewish artists reflect on co-existence, creativity and artistic freedom.

After Oct. 7, a hub of Jewish-Arab shared society faces its toughest test

As Israel reeled from the Oct.7 attacks, Givat Haviva took on roles that went far beyond its mandate — it became a refuge, a mirror for itself and wider society and a case study in whether hope can endure under siege