Articles

• Jewish-German-Palestinian Youth encounter
  21 August 2007

  The encounter took place August 19-21, with 35 participants. The aim was to connect the youth to topics concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and learn about the different perspectives that each group brings to the encounter.

• End-of-year celebrations at the Primary School
  11 August 2007

  Students celebrate, sixth graders graduate, and the school says farewell to retiring principal Fayez Mansour and co-founder Ety Edlund.

• Events and developments at the Primary School in 2006-2007
  11 August 2007

  Teacher and educational content co-coordinator Reem Nashef describes some of the main events and developments at the primary school during the 2006 - 2007 school year.

• The Early Childhood Education System in 2006-2007
  11 August 2007

  Maha Sader, who is responsible for early childhood education in NSWAS, gives an overview of the system in the recent school year.

• Our year together: the holidays at the NSWAS Primary School
  11 August 2007, by Joanna Steinhardt

  An in-depth look into how holidays are celebrated at the NSWAS Primary School. Our curriculum teaches the traditions of the three religions and the histories of both peoples, Jewish and Palestinian, while stressing common values and a shared future.

• The Primary School looks ahead: an update from Anwar Dawod
  11 August 2007

  Our new NSWAS Primary School principal, Anwar Dawod (see the recent article on Anwar’s appointment), has quickly rolled up his sleeves and is hard at work with the staff, currently in the peak planning period for the coming school year.

• Easing the transition: the Student Mentor Project
  11 August 2007

  In the 2006-2007 school year, students at the primary school participated in an exciting new initiative known as “The student mentor project”. Aimed at easing the transition of children from the kindergarten to the Primary School, the project succeeded far better than intended, as is evident from the positive reactions of students.

• The archeology project in the 2006-2007 school year
  11 August 2007, by Bob Mark

  The School’s archeology project stands at an exciting juncture. History teacher Bob Mark reports on the advances made during the recent school year.

• The new Information & Technology Resource Center at the NSWAS Primary School
  11 August 2007

  With generous support from Friends around the world, the Primary School upgraded its computer infrastructure with some 25 new work stations: a dream come true for all our students!

• A donation of books to the children of the NSWAS Primary School
  11 August 2007

  On the last day of the school year the students were thrilled to learn about a gift of colourful children’s books - intended just for them.

• From Capitol Hill to Hill of Peace
  August 2007

  Wed., Aug. 8, 2007 – US Congressman Brian Baird, a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State’s 3rd congressional district visited NSWAS for an afternoon visit and overnight stay in the village Guest House.
  Before embarking upon his current study tour of the Middle East, the Congressman was unwavering in his determination to make an overnight stop in NSWAS, as the Middle East’s sole intentional Palestinian Arab-Jewish community. Congressman Baird (...)

• Summer activities galore
  22 July 2007

  Summer used to be a sleepy time in the village - but no longer.

• Happy Campers at the Oasis
  8 July 2007, by Deb Reich

  The smothering heat that descends on our hilltop Oasis at this time of year does nothing to smother the enthusiasm of children and families vacationing at the Neve Shalom Wahat al Salam swimming pool...

• El Ein: A women’s program at Ben Gurion University
  7 July 2007

  The School for Peace conducted an innovative women’s program at Ben Gurion University with 28 Arab and Jewish participants.

• Diplomats host David Broza benefit concert for Neve Shalom - Wahat al-Salam
  10 June 2007

  On May 27, 2007, 200+ guests gathered at the Greek Residence for a benefit performance given by David Broza and organized by the Diplomatic Spouses’ Club.

• A new principal for the Neve Shalom Wahat al-Salam Primary School
  22 May 2007

  Veteran NSWAS educator Anwar Dawod will replace Faez Mansour, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

• Annual Meeting of the NSWAS Friends’ Associations - 2007
  May 2007

  This year’s AGM brought some thirty representatives of eight NSWAS friends associations to the village for a four day meeting.

• See you at the next war: from Qana to Beit Hanoun
  10 April 2007, by Ahmad Hijazi

  "Now that the dust has settled and a slightly clearer picture has emerged, perhaps the discussion of the 2006 war in Lebanon can shift to a more thoughtful, less impassioned mode..."

• The Future Vision of the Palestinian Arabs in Israel
  29 March 2007, by Dorit Shippin

  A lecture and discussion on the document “The future vision of the Palestinian Arabs in Israel”.

• Update on the Humanitarian Aid Program: Help from Japan
  9 February 2007

  The HAP program receives Japanese funding to equip three West Bank clinics, but needs your help in order to continue responding to medical emergencies.