After-school activities at the Nadi Youth Club

Lihi Joffe (coordinator), reports that the kids were excited and relieved to get back to their normal after-school activities with all of their friends.

The highlight of the year for the ever-popular theater classes, which take place weekly, was the final performance, held in June. The whole village was invited to attend. The youngest class put on a circus act, while the middle group made a movie involving a treasure hunt that ended up on the performance stage. The oldest group chose a half-hour drama that explored ideas of authority and when to disobey authority and think for yourself. Yasmine Agmon, who grew up in Wahat al-Salam / Neve Shalom, teaches the groups and helps the kids put on their performances.

During the fighting in May, the Nadi staff organized several discussions for the older three groups (from fourth grade through high school). These focused both on the emotions of the children and, later, on geopolitics. The discussions were held outdoors, on lawns or by the pool, with food, to relieve fear and tension.
In June, groups of kids were invited to the art gallery for an art project with Dyana.

Currently, the Nadi is starting its summer programs, including a range of activities both within the village and outside of it.