Examine the roots of stereotypes and suspicions which arise between Arabs and Jews. Broaden participants' understanding of the delicate position of Arab citizens in Israel in the larger context of the Arab-Israel conflict.

Preparatory session on Kibbutz Tuval includes play reading, text study and simulation games to open subject of Arab- Jewish relations. Participants then visit Arab village with questionnaires they prepared, interview residents and hold discreet discussions with them. Finally, they meet with a "non- establishment" village figure to verify answers and impressions.

Youth movement graduates who have qualified in fields of education (both formal and informal), politics, the performing arts and tour-guiding.

Since 1985, the Kibbutz Tuval Seminar Center has been implementing programs on the subject of Arab-Jewish relations for participants from all over the world. It has successfully catered to groups of all ages and levels of knowledge, from 16 year olds through students in Masters' programs for Middle Eastern Studies.

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A view of the history of the Jewish collective settlement movement and investigatory field work on possible future developments.

Look at "alternative" settlements - ..... see module

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