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Wahat al-Salam – Neve Shalom (pronounced “waaḥat’ as-salaam/nevei shalom”) is a village of Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel dedicated to building justice, peace and equality in the country and the region.
Situated equidistant from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Wahat al-Salam / Neve Shalom (WAS-NS) was established in 1970 by Fr. Bruno Hussar on land of the Latrun Monastery. It is a model of equality, mutual respect and partnership that challenges existing patterns of racism and discrimination as well as the continued conflict. The community has established educational institutions based on its ideals and conducts activities focused on social and political change. Many of the village members work in peace, justice and reconciliation projects. As of, 2023, it has a population of 70+ families and will grow to 150 families.
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Int’l Women’s Day - Reception at the French Embassy
9 March 2021
WASNS development director Samah Salaime attended a reception at the residence of French ambassador M. Éric Danon, together with four influential Arab and Jewish women in Israel
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Learning Facilitation Skills
7 March 2021
On March 5, 2021, The SFP facilitators training course met to hear Dr. Adel Mana’s lecture on the Nakba and learn facilitation skills through peer facilitation.
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PSCC reopens with a live performance and film screening
1 March 2021, by Hezzi Schouster
On Tuesday, February 23, the Spiritual Center reopened after a long period in which it was able to hold only virtual events.
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Panel discussion with actor/filmmaker Muhammad Bakri following recent court ruling
4 February 2021
An online event hosted by the PSCC
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Building a peaceful future between Jews and Palestinians in Israel
6 January 2021
In an interview for "Christian Today" Rayek Rizek, author of "The Anteater and the Jaguar" is asked about what life in the village has taught him.
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Building a peaceful future between Jews and Palestinians in Israel
6 January 2021
Rayek Rizek is interviewed in Christian Today
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Urgent! Covid-19 medical equipment for Gaza
19 December 2020
An emergency campaign to buy Facial CPAP masks for Gaza hospitals
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Creating in the Oasis Gallery Courtyard
1 December 2020, by Dyana Shaloufi-Rizek
After five years, the dream has come true: a perfect occasion for this year’s development of the Gallery
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Online event Nov.19, 2020: Where do we go from here? Building a vision for a shared society and peace
16 November 2020
We are delighted to invite you to a conversation with Dr. Roi Silberberg, new director of the School for Peace
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Update on the Nadi Youth Club
13 November 2020
November, 2020 : A quiet Spring; a successful summer, and a good prospect for the coming months.
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Sorrow at the passing of Palestinian negotiator and politician Saeb Erekat
11 November 2020
On his untimely death, the village sends deep condolences to the Erekat family, to the entire Palestinian people, and to all seekers of peace in the region.
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Art and sculpture workshop beautifies the Gallery
10 November 2020
On Tuesday, October 27 a group of 6 artists worked all day to create some amazing external sculptures for the Art Gallery forecourt.
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A new director for the School for Peace
7 October 2020
Dr. Roi Silberberg tells of his excitement in taking up his new position and about School for Peace programs in the coming year.
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Press release: Arson attacks in WASNS
7 September 2020, by Samah Salaime
2 fires set in educational institutions within a week. Our reaction to stories that have appeared in the press.
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A second arson attack; this time at the peace library
7 September 2020
In the early morning hours of Monday, September 7, there was arson of another building, the Fred Segal Peace Library.
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Arson attack on the School for Peace
7 September 2020
On the morning of Tuesday, September 1 - the first day of the new school year - we woke up to a very difficult reality. The main building of the School for Peace burned down during the night.
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The new school year begins amidst feelings both happy and sad.
7 September 2020
Sept 1, despite the tragic fire that took place at The School for Peace in the early hours of the same day, the school opened for the year as scheduled.
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The Primary School’s new bilingual syllabus
12 August 2020
The primary school’s 5-year program to develop, document and publish a multi-year curriculum addressing the needs of our multicultural education has finally been realized.
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Equipment and medicines for Gaza Hospitals
30 July 2020
WASNS purchases emergency medicines and helps buy a water generator
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Passing of Anne Le Meignen, village co-founder
27 July 2020
With great sadness and deep sorrow we announce the passing of Anne Le Meignen.