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.

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THE HAGAR SCHOOL

LOCATION: Beersheva, in the southern desert region of Negev

WEB SITE: http://hajar.org.il

 

Hand in Hand helped found the Hagar School, which is now financially and administratively independent, in 2006. We are proud that Hagar’s initial kindergarten program has flourished and grown to include a bilingual daycare center and an elementary school.

Both Hand in Hand and Hagar share a dream to create a permanent place for bilingual education in Israel and to collaborate on pedagogy and advocacy. Hagar's school principal is a member of Hand in Hand's principals' forum, and staff representatives work in cooperation with Hand in Hand to build curriculum for bilingual education. 

For more information about Hagar's activities in the Negev, please visit: http://www.hajar.org.il

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