Givat Haviva – February Newsletter

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr were especially difficult this year. Just as we had finally reached a ceasefire, some of the hostages had returned and we began to settle onto a path that offered a slightly more bearable reality, everything was cruelly and unjustifiably disrupted— a situation driven by petty politics and a shocking disregard for the fate of the hostages...

Spotlight on Ola Najmi Yosef

Ola Najmi Yosef, director of the Jewish-Arab Center in Givat Haviva, was chosen as a heroine in the project "After Her: The Heroines of the State." In an interview with YNET, she spoke candidly about the impact of October 7 and the war on shared society and Arab communities.

Arab Students & Religious Zionists Meeting

This month, we hosted the second meeting between Arab university students and representatives of religious and ultra-Orthodox Zionist communities. They engaged in open dialogue to foster understanding.

Kicking Racism Off the Field

The new 2024–2025 season report on racism and violence in Israeli soccer shows both increased incidents and moments of profound solidarity among fans. Matan Segal, program director, notes that "Soccer is a mirror of society."

Through Others’ Eyes Program Resumes

Jewish and Arab youth participating in the photography program made a home visit to Ara, hosted by Alia and Sameh Jazmavi for Iftar. Jewish students brought a Purim meal, and both groups exchanged traditions.

Narratives in Israeli Society Program

This new program engages participants in exploring identity, narratives, and joint social action, aimed at promoting dialogue and civic initiative.

PHOTO VOICE Conference

Dikla Tomer-Kayal spoke on the power of photography in social change. At Givat Haviva, youth and adults use art to express identity and connect across differences.

YOUNITED Youth Forum

70 youth from Israel and abroad gathered for an open discussion on democracy and its preservation, with our CEO offering insights on current challenges.

Wild Light Exhibition

Our joint art residency concluded with the opening of the "Wild Light" exhibit featuring work from 10 young Jewish and Arab artists who lived and worked together for three months.

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