Starting Early

February 22, 2007 - 10:30 AM by

A first-of-its-kind mixed Arab/Jewish kindergarten is slated to open next year in Beer Sheba, according to this (Hebrew) article.

Named “Hagar” by the Arab-Israeli founders because Hagar (Genesis) symbolizes “suffering caused by the sins of the parents”, the kindergarten will operate on a Hebrew/Arabic bi-lingual basis.

Head of Beer Sheba’s education and sports division Dudi Lifschitz said he’s impressed with efforts on the part of parents and organizers to expose children to the realities of the city’s (and country’s) bi-cultural environment.

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2 Comments on Starting Early

  1. G. on Thu, Feb 22nd 2007 11:49 AM

    2. That’s awesome !! I think Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam ,near Latrun , also run a bilingual [Hebrew/Arabic] kindergarten as well as a primary school and junior high school

  2. Stephanie on Sun, Feb 25th 2007 11:03 AM

    3. Definitely Neve Shalom has been around for quite some time. ..

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