Holy Land Mosaic: Stories of Cooperation and Coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians

Gavron, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0742540138 / ISBN 13: 9780742540132

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007

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Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367. . 2007. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Holy Land Mosaic: Stories of Cooperation and Coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742540138
• ISBN 13: 9780742540132
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The unrelenting conflict between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East is reported daily, but the ongoing dialogue and cooperation between the two is less known. Holy Land Mosaic chronicles the less reported side of the Middle East scene: the ongoing projects of conciliation and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, and between Arabs and Jews in Israel. Daniel Gavron presents a personal journey through the different movements, projects, organizations, and N.G.O.s that promote tolerance and understanding between the two warring peoples, depicting some remarkable Jews and Arabs. Among the projects described are the village of Neve Shalom, where Jews and Arabs have lived together for three decades; the Hand-in-Hand bilingual schools, where Arab and Jewish children study in Hebrew and Arabic; and an Israeli group that rebuilds demolished Arab houses. In no way does the author play down the grim reality of the Middle East conflict, but his narrative shows that the enmity is not endemic. The current atmosphere is far from one of harmony and tranquility, but it can be different.

About the Author

Daniel Gavron is a long-time journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, the Jerusalem Post, and Ariel and aired on NBC and National Public Radio. He is the author of The Kibbutz and The Other Side of Despair and lives in Motza Elite, Israel.