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American Jews should prioritize shared society in Israel

The essence of a democratic nation depends on the constructive interactions among its diverse populations.

"Commitment to excellence": Shark Tank investor Daniel Lubetzky reveals his learnings from when he met extraordinary people

Shark Tank mentor Daniel Lubetzky shared a video clip via Instagram where he discussed meeting extraordinary people, including Givat Haviva's Mohammad Darawshe

Racist chants surge by 71% in Israeli soccer stadiums amid ongoing war

Report finds racist chants and disciplinary actions rise in Israeli soccer stadiums, with 262 instances recorded, while incidents of actual violence decline

Friends of Givat Haviva Seeks to Improve Arab jewish Relations

Friends of Givat Haviva is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans about Givat Haviva’s mission of fostering Jewish-Arab partnerships in Israel. Board Chair J. David Heller highlights the organization’s efforts to promote dialogue, support coexistence initiatives, and strengthen Israeli democracy. Following the October 7 attack, Givat Haviva has played a key role in maintaining communication between Jewish and Arab communities, addressing growing mistrust through education and leadership programs. Upcoming initiatives include the “Through Others’ Eyes” photography exhibition, showcasing the shared perspectives of Jewish and Arab alumni.

Survey: Relations between Jewish and Arab Israelis continue to suffer amid war

‘The level of fear is very, very high. Our job is to tell them that this is not the time to duck down and wait for the tsunami to end. This is the time to show up,’ said Mohammad Darawshe, director of strategy for Givat Haviva, which organized the survey.

Reflections on Givat Haviva's 2025 Shared Society Conference