"Dreams of equality for all minorities will remain as unlived visions on op-ed pages if people refuse to believe they can become realities. Let’s not fall victim to despair; that emotion has caused us enough suffering already. To anyone who wants to see real equality, now is the time –…

Our alumni network has been hard at work making a revolutionary webseries called Mish Mish. Each episode, our hosts Noa and Juman explore pop culture, art, music, and cultural identity across the country. You'll learn something new, maybe be challenged a bit, and definitely want to watch more. Check out…

September 17, 2020: The government announced a nationwide-lockdown for the three weeks of Jewish Holidays - Rosh Hashana through the end of Sukkot. All schools in the country were closed for frontal learning beginning the day before, Thursday, September 17th. All Hand in Hand schools transitioned smoothly to distance learning…

"Being a lawyer comes with great responsibility; I believe that a lawyer needs to have a message and a purpose... The sky's the limit. If you really put your work into something, you will most surely see the fruits behind it." Lawyer, Fulbright scholar, and Hand in Hand alumnus Mo’taz…

Hassan Agbaria, principal of our Bridge on the Wadi school, discusses on CNN how this pandemic is forcing Israelis to break down social barriers between Jews and Arabs, as many medical professionals, including nurses, doctors, and pharmacists, are Arab Israelis. This virus doesn't discriminate; and hospitals have become a crossroads,…

Meet Rebecca Bardach, a Hand in Hand parent and our Director of Resource and Development Strategy. Rebecca will be leaving Hand in Hand soon and we wanted to tell you more about her and her remarkable contributions to Hand in Hand. Rebecca juggled her role as part of our senior…

"As somebody who grew up in a home where we spoke both languages, I truly understand the power of language. It holds the power to open a window to another culture; the power to bring us closer; the power to connect. Because we all know how much we need to…

On the last day of school before school closures last week, Arab and Jewish students from the Galilee school took us on a tour. Take 3 minutes to see the amazing things they are learning together. We know we are all going through a difficult transition and time of uncertainty,…

At the end of February, we held our annual community leadership and alumni retreat with over 150 people! These Arab and Jewish parents, community members, teachers, staff and alumni gathered from all six of our schools around the country to meet each other and talk about our shared work. This…

Mounia, a Hand in Hand alum and Jerusalem Alumni coordinator, spoke beautifully at this year's community activist retreat in February. She talked about meaningful events she has planned since graduating, what it means to be a graduate, and the unique mindset she and other alumni have because of the education…

This article from January 2020 highlights the Hand in Hand Galilee school's unique approach to bilingual education, the challenges that come with it, and tactics for the future. Manar Hayadre, principal of the Galilee school, who is interviewed, talks about the ins and outs of bilingual education in practice. “I…

Meet Angie, the vice principal of our high school. Angie is a committed teacher and leader who has been a part of Hand in Hand for 18 years. She's a mother and a visionary. Introduce yourself, how long have you been at Hand in Hand and what is your role…