Meetings in one Land – Acquaintance between Arabs and Jews
The need:
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The separation between Jews and Arabs in the Israeli education system provides fertile ground for the creation of prejudice and stereotypes. This separation continues when high-school graduates get to the Mechinot.
The solution:
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The JCM encourages the Mechinot to join the program for acquaintance with the Arab society in Israel in an attempt to promote the construction of a joint society for the two nations.
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Across-the-board implementation of the program in all the Mechinot will strengthen and intensify communication between Arabs and Jews and in this way create a tolerant and pluralistic society.
Inception of the program: 2015
The program includes: (icons)
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Two regular lessons a week in Arabic language and Arab culture
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Two day seminars covering in-depth study of the Arab society in Israel and its dilemmas
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Two field trips to Arab communities
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Two conducted meetings with groups of young similarly-aged Arab men and women.
Goals:
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Within five years the program will operate in 30 Mechinot
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Significant decrease in racist attitudes toward Arabs and Jews among students who complete one year of Mechina
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Help setting up Mechinot for minority groups
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Help in integrating individual non-Jews in existing Mechinot