Israel’s Unfinished Promise: Building a Shared Society

Israel’s Declaration of Independence promised political and social equality to all its citizens. What will it take to make that promise a reality for Jewish and Arab Israelis? On this episode of Boston Jewish Now, Jeremy Burton speaks with Mohammad Darawshe, Director of Strategy at Givat Haviva’s Center for Shared Society, about what it means to move beyond coexistence and build a country in which Jewish and Arab citizens can thrive together. From bringing thousands of Jewish and Arab students together, to placing Arab teachers in Jewish schools and Jewish teachers in Arab schools, creating partnerships between neighboring municipalities, and opening pathways into higher education and tech careers, Givat Haviva is putting that vision into practice. Jeremy and Mohammad explore why these efforts matter and what both communities must do to realize Israel’s founding promise. Read the article Mohammad references here.