Hand in Hand Alumni Interview Creators of Documentary "Two Kids a Day"
In this Mishmish episode, our team of alumni filmmakers interview David Wachsman and Mohammad Babaei, the creators of the movie "Two Kids a Day", which is about Israeli military policies of detaining Palestinian minors. https://youtu.be/REiyIyZVWXU
Read moreWebinar: Resilience and Solidarity in Times of Crisis - 8.3.23
Hand in Hand's latest webinar, which took place on March 8 2023, featured an enlightening discussion between three Hand in Hand leaders: Dani Elazar, CEO of Hand in Hand, Shada Mansour, Director of the Communities Department, and Efrat Meyer, Principal of the Max Rayne Jerusalem High School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQ1GYAUyVY The panelists…
Read moreHand in Hand Students React to "Madrassah" — New TV Series Set in an Arab-Jewish Bilingual School
A new 'Kan Kids' channel TV series by the name of "Madrassah" is making waves in Israel — and it takes place in a fictional Arab-Jewish bilingual high school. The series explores the unique and often entertaining complexities of attending an integrated school. But just how accurate is the series'…
Read moreMeet Duaa and Guy, the Co-Teachers of Haifa's First Bilingual 7th Grade Class
Guy Aloni and Duaa Odeh are the co-teachers of Hand in Hand's inaugural 7th grade class in Haifa, which opened this year. Guy and Duaa believe that shared Jewish-Arab education can transform society, and that they are educating the future leaders of this country, who can help usher in a…
Read moreWatch Nas Daily: "This School is Fixing Hate"
Palestinian-Israeli internet sensation and vlogger 'Nas Daily' recently visited Hand in Hand's Max Rayne Jerusalem school, and spent the day interviewing and filming our students, teachers, and staff. The result is this wonderful video which tells the story of Hand in Hand's unlikely inception, the many obstacles it has faced,…
Read more"If You Were in Charge, What Would You do?" — Hand in Hand Kfar Saba Students Share
This week, we asked Hand in Hand Kfar Saba 4th graders Salsabil and Evyatar to go around the school campus and ask Jewish and Arab classmates of all ages one very important question: "If you were in charge, what would you do?" https://youtu.be/lVEreHvH8nc The responses to the question were honest,…
Read more"Innovative Education Must Be Culturally-Sensitive" — Hand in Hand Principal Mohammad Kundos on DemocraTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDqFu8PzPYE Principal of the Kfar Saba school, Mohammad Kundos, spoke with Lucy Aharish and MK Ali Salalha on Israeli channel DemocraTV. Mohammad spoke of the pressures placed on an indigeneous minority such as Arab-Palestinians in Israel to succeed under challenging circumstances, wherein their culture and language are not properly represented…
Read more"Ehna Jeena // احنا جينا // We Have Arrived" — Arabic Children's Song Produced By Hand in Hand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAl4zyPBw78 We are proud to introduce the theme song of Hand in Hand’s upcoming album, which will include nine original Arabic children’s songs produced by our very own staff. All nine songs were co-written by poet Fadel Ali, and Hand in Hand’s pedagogic advisor and writer Mary Copti. Mohammad Kundos,…
Read moreJoin Hassan and Carolina for Their First Day of School
https://youtu.be/Z0BZ9uBLYYg Meet the families of Hassan, a 3-year-old from Kfar Qara, and Carolina, a 4-year-old from Pardes Hanna, as they prepare for their first day at the integrated, bilingual Wadi Ara preschool.
Read moreNew 'MishMish' Episode: Meet Jerusalem Hip-Hop Artist, Princess Lailah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WezRxRiIlhc Bassel and Noa, Hand in Hand graduates and co-hosts of the Hand in Hand alumni content channel 'MishMish,' interview Jerusalem-based hip hop artist, Princess Lailah. Princess Lailah is a Jerusalem native of Persian heritage, both of which play a central role in her music. Her unique sound incorporates elements…
Read moreMohamad Kundos, Principal of the Hand in Hand Kfar Saba School, Interviewed on Kan11 Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtA3E8dmMNQ Principal of the Hand in Hand Kfar Saba School, Mohamad Kundos, appeared on the Kan11 program “Culture Agent” to discuss some of the differences between Arab and Jewish public schools, and how Hand in Hand schools deal with conflict by leaning into tension, and never shying away from uncomfortable conversations…
Read moreA Shared Language, A Shared Society: Advancing Bilingual Education in Israel’s Knesset
On Monday, June 6, Hand in Hand co-hosted a historic Knesset conference titled “A Shared Language, A Shared Society: Advancing Bilingual Education in Israel” on the importance of shared Jewish-Arab education, and its pivotal role in transforming Israeli society. The conference was sponsored by Members of Knesset Gilad Kariv…
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