Our Stories:  "In this immensely complex and difficult situation, if there is ever to be hope for the future, we need to begin with the children."  Dalia Peretz, former principal. Read her story. 

Our Stories: "Our political leaders talk about peace. The school that we have started together as Arabs and Jews is making peace, building it every day, every hour." — Carmel Ron, parent. Read her story.

Our Stories: "Sometimes it’s hard being an Arab in Israel. But growing up in a school like mine, you don't tag a person ‘Arab’ or ‘Jew.’ We’re all just people, and that’s how we see each other. Some of my best friends are Jewish." — Siwar, 11th grade. Read her story.

YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

HAVE YOU? WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?

Have you supported Hand in Hand through your bar or bat mitzvah, or raised awareness by organizing a program at your school? 

Have you visited one of Hand in Hand’s schools?

Would you like to join fellow students or young adults working for Jewish-Arab coexistence? 

If so, please consider joining Hand in Hand’s new Young Leadership Council.

Group members will stay connected through events and through Facebook and other social networking sites. The goal is to create young American leaders who take an active and ongoing role in Hand and Hand's mission.

AS A COUNCIL MEMBER, YOU MIGHT:

  • Host visiting Hand in Hand students and arrange events in your community.
  • Serve as an advisor for other students and young people looking to get involved with Hand in Hand's work.
  • Create programs to connect and engage others with Hand and Hand's mission.

To join, or for more information, please email Maura Milles at maura@handinhandk12.org

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