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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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Celebrating Spring Renewal at the PSCC
21 April 2016
The PSCC organized and hosted a Spring Renewal celebration with the participation of other organizations.
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A hearty celebration in preparation of Passover
14 April 2016
In preparation of Passover and the spring holidays, the school community celebrated together with a picnic, a drama presentation and music.
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Holiday of Holidays
9 April 2016
short film on the Primary School by Talia Cohen Vigder
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Graduates of the Mixed Cities Change Agent Training Course Visit Acre
4 April 2016
SFP activism: Graduates of a mixed cities training change agent training course initiated a study visit to Acre and Tamra.
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Coexistence is... response by Reem
4 April 2016
CO-EXISTENCE IS - Reem #3 ENG from IT Neve Shalom Wahat al_Salam on Vimeo.
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Building Leadership in Mixed Cities
24 March 2016
From February 2015 to January 2016, the School for Peace conducted a successful course for leadership and activism in shared/mixed Arab and Jewish cities.
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Wonderful Purim celebration at the Primary School
24 March 2016
The school celebrates Purim with fancy dress and good cheer.
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Course for Up-and-Coming-Politicians Opens
20 March 2016
A new School for Peace Change Agents Course for Israeli and Palestinian up-and-coming-politicians opened with a uninational meeting for the Israeli side.
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Another successful "Journey” program
17 March 2016
A group of 30 Jewish, Muslim & Christian teenagers took part in a 4-day ’Massa – Massar’ ("Journey") activity.
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Youth Encounter Taking Place
14 March 2016
A youth encounter between Ibn Rushd HS, Kafar Kana and Ohel Shem HS, Ramat Gan. An amazing dialogue at the School for Peace going at this time.
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Environmental Justice Course Visits Negev
13 March 2016
Participants in the environmental justice change agents course visited locations in southern Israel as part of a tour conducted by the School for Peace.
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Report on language studies at the WAS-NS Primary School
11 March 2016
Pivotal to the School’s approach is its success in creating a bilingual learning environment.
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Forest of the Righteous - Planning Meeting
10 March 2016
On January 15 the Museum conducted the first extended planning meeting for the Forest of the Righteous project.
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Visit by British Friends Group
3 March 2016
A group brought by the British Friends of NSWAS toured the Village and sites in the region.
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The 2014-15 SFP Course for Urban Planners, Civil Engineers & Architects
24 February 2016
A longterm change agents course for urban planners, architects and civil engineers has recently concluded. Here’s our report.
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News from the Primary School - February 2016
24 February 2016
"It’s 2016 and we are well into the school year. Despite the very difficult political situation... I’m happy to let you know that the School and our pupils are thriving."
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Recent news from the School for Peace
17 February 2016
The SFP has been busy in the recent period with a variety of exciting new courses and activities.
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"Coexistence is no Dream" - Israel Channel 1 Kids TV film
3 February 2016
Young people in WAS-NS tell how they cope with the atmosphere of violence and racism shaking the country and offer some advice.
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Delegation of Swiss Friends of WAS-NS received by Mr. Ban Ki Moon
2 February 2016
In Zurich, UN Sect. Gen. Mr. Ban Ki Moon, received the Swiss Friends of WASNS as one of a number of NGOs involved in implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
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“Free ourselves from Occupation” Meeting
2 February 2016
WAS-NS and the School for Peace initiated a meeting of the Forum to Free Ourselves from the Occupation with leaders of peace and human rights NGOs and left-wing parties.