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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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Israel’s designation of leading Palestinian NGOs as "terrorist groups"
25 October 2021
WASNS condemns the decision and calls upon the government to abrogate it.
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"What kind of a Jew I am" - by Bruno Segre
13 October 2021
Bruno Segre, who, for 17 years, chaired the association of the Italian Friends of Neve Shalom - Wahat al-Salam, has published an e- book about his life and times in English
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School for Peace Alumni Working for Change in Education
13 October 2021, by Judy Halper
The School for Peace is broadening its reach with alumni, participants, partners and academic institutions
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New Nursery Space for Young Children
4 October 2021, by Judy Halper
The nursery children, aged 6 months to 3 years, now have a renovated, welcoming space to come to each morning
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Peace Bell Proceeds to Village
4 October 2021, by Judy Halper
Singer, visual artist and activist Michael Patrick Kelly brought his Peace Bell to the Sylt art fair in Germany. Wahat al Salam Neve Shalom members Evi and Eyas Guggenheim Shbeta were onstage to receive the donation from bell sales and a special surprise
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A Hopeful School Year Opens
1 October 2021, by Judy Halper
From infants to school kids, everyone is back on schedule, with new and continuing activities
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A new school year begins
2 September 2021, by Judy Halper
The first day of school was especially exciting this year.
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בִּלְבּוּל بَلْبَلَة Confusion
1 September 2021, by Dyana Shaloufi-Rizek
An exhibition at the Oasis Art Gallery brings together a range of very different artists
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Summer update from the School for Peace
17 August 2021, by Roi Silberberg
Workshop for community center association members, festival for al-Araqib, educators forum, social workers conference, plans for the fall
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Newsletter - April to July 2021
10 August 2021
Rebuilding the SFP | WASNS in the media | A new principal | New partnerships | Art Gallery | Visitors | Medical aid for Gaza | More...
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Farewell to departing Swiss Ambassador Jean Daniel Ruch
9 August 2021
The Swiss Ambassador, H.E. Jean Daniel Ruch has completed five years of service in Israel and is taking up a new position in Ankara.
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April to June at the Primary School
2 August 2021
During springtime, the calendar was full of events for the School
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Emergency Medical Aid to Gaza
2 August 2021
In June 2021, following the hostilities, WASNS was able to dispatch medicines and supplies to Gaza hospitals.
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New management for the hotel
2 August 2021
Rabiah Barhum says that taking over the hotel is coming home.
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The Spiritual Center hosts leaders of three religions
2 August 2021
The PSCC interfaith program + a book launch, a film screening, and a discussion on the "citizenship law".
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After-school activities at the Nadi Youth Club
2 August 2021
The Nadi Youth Club resumed its full complement of activities in April, including the weekly meetings, activities and programs
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The Oasis Art Gallery plans new Exhibits
1 August 2021
Hosting artists from around the country | plans for the coming months
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Al Araqib residents embroider dreams of a better future
1 August 2021
At an event marking the 11th year since the village’s first demolition, SFP graduates employ art in joining the residents’ struggle to rebuild their homes
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New partnerships at the School for Peace
1 August 2021
The violence in May shocked many people into action, and the School for Peace has been involved in promoting peaceful actions and activities.
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Update on the campaign to rebuild the School for Peace
1 August 2021
We are happy to report that we have achieved commitments for the funding necessary to begin rebuilding the School for Peace complex.