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Weaving the Tapestry of Coexistence in Israel Weaving the Tapestry of Coexistence in Israel Current Initiatives 2008-2009 2 - Weaving the tapestry of coexistence in Israel Content: An Open Letter to our friends 3 The Du-Et Media Projects: Opening Channels of Communication between Jews and Arabs 4 The Jaffa Convention Advocacy Initiatives: Tangible reforms for Jewish-Arab Equity 8 The Coexistence Network 12 Ofek Nashi - Economic Empowerment and Social Change 13 Appendix: Editorial & Lead Article from Du-Et 11 14 Weaving the tapestry of coexistence in Israel - 3 Dear Friends, This 60th year of Israel’s existence is a time for thoughtful reflection amongst all members of the diverse communities in Israeli society. The country is facing challenges from within and from without. Among the most important of these challenges is the issue of Arab-Jewish relations, highlighted recently by the several vision papers published by the Arabs of Israel. These documents present foresights for future relations, and raise important questions about the future face of Israeli society and the pressing need to pursue equality and justice. CAF endeavors to meet these challenges through a process of inclusive, respectful and democratic discourse. CAF's thoughtfully chosen projects are designed to achieve measurable and sustainable change. In this spirit, we continue to build upon the momentum of the achievements of our annual Jaffa Convention, which is gaining prominence as a pace setter in advancing equity and civil rights. This year has seen much progress on 2006 "Calls to Action", as well as the identification of important new issues. A gradual development of our Jewish-Arab publication Du-Et, now appearing in magazine format, has propelled it into its most successful year to date, gaining public recognition and promoting a change in media portrayal of Arab society. CAF’s Ofek Nashi project continues to advance economic and social empowerment of Arab women in Israeli society and is in the process of adding a new conflict transformation component to its activities. This update includes an overview of current initiatives in three major spheres of our activity: the new issue of Du-Et; the Jaffa Convention; and the Ofek Nashi project. It also includes an appendix with an English translation of the Editorial and the lead article from Du-Et 11. We appreciate your continued interest, and as always, we welcome your comments and constructive suggestions. Udi Cohen Ibrahim Abu-Shindi Executive Co-Directors www.caf.org.il 4 - Du-Et The Du-Et Media Projects: Opening Channels of Communication between Jews and Arabs The Citizens’ Accord Forum believes that the media can play a broad-scale and significant role in breaking down prejudices and creating a new context for constructive dialogue between Jews and Arabs. In 2003, CAF launched Du-Et, a Hebrew-Arabic newspaper that provides a rare—and much needed—vehicle for Jewish-Arab communication. Since its inception, ten editions of Du-Et have been published and the size (editorial pages) of the newspaper has grown by six-fold. Du-Et continues to broaden and deepen communication between Jews and Arabs in Israel. In a significant milestone in 2007, Du-Et formed a partnership with Ha’aretz – one of the major daily newspapers in Israel. In June, a special feature of Du-Et focusing on Israel’s most prosperous Arab business leaders was published in The Marker – Ha’aretz’s prestigious business supplement. The feature, written and edited by Du-Et’s journalists and editors, was published alongside The Marker’s feature on Israel’s most prosperous Jewish business leaders. This first-time inclusion of Arab business leaders in Israel’s prominent business magazine was very well received by Israel’s business community and the outcomes included new prospects for commercial cooperation between Jewish and Arab business people. We hope that this type of exchange will serve as a future model for promoting broader regional commercial cooperation. Cover of the special Du-Et 11 issue Overview of the current issue of Du-Et The Very Affluent When comparing wealth, the numbers provide the context: The aggregate capital of the 500 richest Jews in Israel is around 60 billion dollars, half of the overall GNP. Arab capital adds up to half a billion dollars. Aggregate wealth of half a billion dollars is not that bad – for the rich. But how does it affect the 1.3 million Arabs in Israel who contribute about 10 billion dollars a year to the GNP? It must also be taken into account that half of israel’s Arabs live in poverty. How does this equation influence their integration into the Israeli economy? Du-Et editorial team at a round table meeting with Arab business leaders. Du-Et - 5 Businessmen talk: “We are a Daring Generation”. “We Dare !” – Arab businessmen talk about themselves, their businesses and their life in Israel. Businesswomen talk: “We face the challenge “ Seven Arab businesswomen speak about gender and the challenges they confront as business leaders in 2008. Leaders and Achievers: Are There Influential Arabs in Israel? Who are the influentials in Israeli Arab society? Who pushes towards separatism and who speaks on behalf of integration? What does the future hold? Will Arabs be recognized by the media as opinion-makers? (The full text of this article in English follows this synopsis) A human map of prominent figures in the economy, culture, science and sports of the Arab sector in Israel In the past, the influentials were known as “the educated,” but a new generation is fostering a new image. Prominent figures in Arab culture and society share their views 6 - Du-Et President Shimon Peres meets Arab media “A minority to me is a cultural minority and as such I see no problem in maintaining it. There is no problem in uniqueness in culture.” How many does it take to tango? Minister Isaac Herzog claims that the blame for the incomplete integration of the Arabs in Israel is not entirely on the government. MK Nadia Hilou on mobility in Arab Society in Israel “Arabs and Jews alike know that there are gaps and civil inequalities in Israeli society. There must be change on the conceptual level. The critical first step is equality which is expressed in education and values.” Retired Judge Dalia Dorner, Dr. Youssef Jabbarin and Dr. Ilan Saban discuss the role of the Supreme Court vis-a-vis the Arab minority “Most of my court rulings are for the minorities. We should never forget that the permanent minority in the country are the Arabs. Each ruling on behalf of the Arabs angers 50% of the Israeli public…” Du-Et - 7 Where do we go from here? What is being done to combat poverty in Arab society? Dr. Ramzi Halabi of Tel-Aviv University proposes a series of concrete steps to be taken in order to promote Arab economy in Israel. ”I’m not angry, I’m worried” Prof. Sammy Smooha presents his Index of Jewish-Arab relations: “It is important to distinguish between the vision and the day-to-day reality— between the dream and practical politics.” One Nation with Two Economies Ra’anan Dinur, director of the Prime Minister’s Office: “The era of the Jewish Advisor on Arab Affairs is over. Arabs must be the resource for expertise on Arab affairs. It Takes Two to Tango Prof. Aziz Haidar on the black market economy The Arab contribution to Israel’s black market economy cannot be clearly defined. Estimates range between 20-40 billion dollars. 8 - Du-Et Women at Work Orthodox Media person and social entrepreneur Dudi Zilbershlag talks to two female Arab activists who work for economic empowerment of Arab women. CAF Deputy Director Anat Reisman-Levi writes on women employment and social mobility. Joint Jewish-Arab Businesses Hilmi Kitani on the future of joint business ventures: “we need to set politics aside if we are to achieve economic success” Shimon Malka talks to executive of Israeli banks which operate on a large scale in the Arab sector: “there is a serious problem with accepting real-estate security deposits offered by Arabs against loans, due to the controversial registration of many properties” employment and social mobility. An eco-farm in Baka-El-Garbieh An interview with farmers Aataf and Hanan Abu Jameel: “The idea was to preserve the traditional Palestinian farm that has been lost from the landscape ... I don’t want to change the world, but I want to contribute” We are an identity-building generation Prominent figures in their respective fields talk about themselves, their endeavors and the emergence of Arab Israeli culture. Amal Murkus: ”First and foremost, I live in the State of Israel and I am proud to be a member of a national entity, a minority, which exists within the confines of the state. In my life as a musician, I try to voice the stirrings and searching of the soul of my people...” Also in this issue: facts & figures on economy and the culture in the Arab sector in Israel Jaffa Convention - 9 The Jaffa Convention Advocacy Initiatives: Tangible reforms for Jewish-Arab Equity The Jaffa Convention on Jewish-Arab (CTAC) initiating practical work plans that address tangible Cooperation, inaugurated in November issues. 2005, has gained national prominence as an The guiding principle is that CAF forms a partnership with annual gathering that sets a public agenda leading universities, research institutes, NGOs, government to focus on equity and bridging the gaps offices and other public organizations. The work is conducted between Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens. by a core team of consultants and academic experts who The Citizens’ Accord Forum established seek to translate recommendations into actions through the Jaffa Convention in recognition of the a long-term process.
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