Articles

• Completing the construction of the infrastructure for our new expansion area
  16 August 2023

  This morning, we gathered at a very real but also symbolic crossroad that marks a momentous chapter in the history of Wahat al-Salam Neve Shalom. After a decade of perseverance and unwavering dedication, the construction of the infrastructure for our new expansion area has reached its completion.

• Folklore Festival Hosted by the Hotel
  11 May 2023

  Over three days, people enjoyed a world of food, song and dance

• Bruno Hussar’s 112’th Birthday
  5 May 2023

  Bruno Hussar (1911 - 1996) would have celebrated his 112th birthday on Friday 5.5.2023. We invite you to get to know a bit more about Bruno by reading about his life.

• “There is a future of coexistence and women can achieve it”
  4 April 2023

  In late March 2023, Communications & Development director Samah Salaime was in Barcelona by invitation of the El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (El Born CCM)

• Celebrating International Women’s Day
  26 March 2023

  On Monday, 20 March 2023, in a slightly late celebration of International Women’s Day, women in Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom gathered to hear stories of some of the village’s early members.

• Do Palestinian citizens want a place in Israel’s anti-gov’t protests?
  14 March 2023

  While fully aware of the danger at hand, Palestinians in Israel are conflicted over how to respond to a movement that longs for the Zionist days of yore. WASNS development director Samah Salaime, in a post for 972mag.

• Olive Picking in Palestinian Land
  8 November 2022

  Three families went to help olive growers in Deir Istiya pick their crop

• In the Village
  21 September 2022

  New security measures will help prevent attacks on village property

• Interview with "Children of Peace" director Maayan Schwartz
  10 August 2022

  Maayan Schwartz’s film Children of Peace was screened at DocAviv (Tel Aviv’s annual documentary film festival) on May 27, 2022.

• Statement on Gaza and Funding Appeal
  9 August 2022

  WASNS condemns the latest military campaign. Help us to raise funds for medical supplies for Gaza hospitals.

• International Women’s Day in the Village
  1 June 2022

  The event was attended by some 50 women.

• Hotel lobby and dining room get a makeover
  1 June 2022

  We needed to raise the standard in a way that reflects our unique identity

• Briefs
  1 June 2022

  Happy holidays to all

• Statement regarding the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
  17 May 2022

  From: Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom (the members of the community’s municipal and educational boards)

• Arson attack on the village offices
  19 January 2022

  The main office building was badly damaged.

• Samah Salaime meets with US Congress representatives and J Street members
  9 November 2021

  Samah Salaime met with members of the US Congress of the J Street Executive Committee, during their current tour of Israel/Palestine.

• Sorrow at the passing of Fr. Paul of Latroun Abbey
  9 November 2021

  We were saddened today to learn of the death of one of our oldest friends, Fr. Paul Saouma of the Trappist Abbey of Latroun.

• Newsletter - September through October
  2 November 2021

  All the main happenings during the first two months of the school year

• A new vegetable garden for the community
  29 October 2021

  On Friday, October 29, children, parents and grandparents of the village got together to start a new vegetable garden.

• News Briefs
  27 October 2021, by Judy Halper

  In and around Wahat al Salam Neve Shalom