Introduction to Arab Citizens of Israel Video and Guide
A 12-minute video introducing Arab/Palestinian citizens of Israel through firsthand perspectives and its companion guide.
About
Meet Munia, Ahlam, Rabia, and Naim—4 Arab/Palestinian citizen changemakers in their communities across Israel. Through their stories, gain foundational knowledge on Arab/Palestinian citizens of Israel, their complex identities, and exposure to shared and civil society organizations.
The video and accompanying resources are designed to be accessible to audiences with limited prior exposure to Arab society in Israel. It can be a useful resource to share ahead of an experience with Arab society or as a program itself followed by group discussion.
The Task Force encourages reviewing our infographic resource, Exploring the Topics of Arab Citizens and Jewish-Arab Relations in Israel, alongside the video. These resources help situate the video in its broader context. Together, they serve as entry points for deeper learning and engagement.
The Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel was created by a coalition of major American Jewish organizations and philanthropies as an educational resource on Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. We support educators by providing educational programs, connections to speakers and site visits, and professional training pertaining to these issues.
The Task Force sends a Weekly Media Update with highlights related to Israel’s Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations, a monthly newsletter, resources and event invitations. Subscribe here to get these emails.
If you need support integrating these stories into your work or would like to connect to additional resources or speakers on these topics, feel free to contact Erica Shaps, Task Force Associate Director, U.S., at ericash@jdc.org.
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