The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/coexistence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png coexistence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/coexistence/ 32 32 In Jerusalem, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalem-an-arab-jewish-youth-orchestra-builds-a-new-east-west-sound-together/ Fri, 29 May 2026 08:02:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832045 After years of war, conductor Tom Cohen says Jerusalem Orchestra East & West offers young musicians from across communities rare source of joy, discipline and hope

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]]> US synagogue helps Palestinians raise money for Gaza, finds common ground over falafel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-synagogue-helps-palestinians-raise-money-for-gaza-finds-common-ground-over-falafel/ Sat, 02 May 2026 02:30:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813213 Daylong fundraiser results from relationships formed between rabbi, Palestinian restaurateur and Duke neurosurgeon who seek peace, reconciliation and a good bowl of hummus

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]]> After wartime dip, hope is back on the menu for Israeli-Palestinian hummus bar in Berlin https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-wartime-dip-hope-is-back-on-the-menu-for-israeli-palestinian-hummus-bar-in-berlin/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:19:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666496 Jalil Dabit and Oz Ben David have run Kanaan, a hub of coexistence, for 10 years, but slowing sales and acts of vandalism since Oct. 7 nearly saw them hang up their aprons

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]]> Former students at Israeli institute raise some $60,000 for Gazan ex-colleagues https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-students-at-israeli-institute-raise-some-60000-for-gazan-ex-colleagues/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:11:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617427 Group has helped 2 alumni of Arava institute for Environmental Studies leave enclave for universities overseas, supports a third still in the Strip and the families of all three

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]]> Two physicists are the brains of an Arab-Jewish startup connecting optics to chips https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-physicists-are-the-brains-of-an-arab-jewish-startup-connecting-optics-to-chips/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:40:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608419 Jerusalem's Teramount secures $50 million from investors for device that connects optical fibers to silicon chips, enabling data transfer at the speed of light for AI apps

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]]> Deadly Iran strike on Tamra sparked anti-Arab racism. A tidal wave of solidarity followed https://www.timesofisrael.com/deadly-iran-strike-on-tamra-sparked-anti-arab-racism-a-tidal-wave-of-solidarity-followed/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:23:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3579915 After a viral video showed some extremist Jewish Israelis celebrating attack that killed 4 women in the Muslim-majority city, many Jews showed up to hug the mourners

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]]> What Matters Now to bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza ‘forever war’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-bereaved-mother-elana-kaminka-end-the-gaza-forever-war/ Wed, 07 May 2025 22:12:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3543887&preview=true&preview_id=3543887 Peace activist tirelessly promotes dialog between Israelis and Palestinians -- and protests the Netanyahu government, which she holds accountable for her soldier son's death on Oct. 7

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]]> Rioters storm Ra’anana synagogue during screening of Israeli-Palestinian memorial event https://www.timesofisrael.com/rioters-attack-synagogue-hosting-screening-of-israeli-palestinian-memorial-event/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:20:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538421 4 police officers and 3 participants injured, 3 right-wing activists arrested after attack on Reform Beit Samueli building; MK Gilad Kariv, a, rabbi, decries 'attempted pogrom'

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]]> An alternative Memorial Day ceremony marks its 20th year. Participants say it’s the future https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-alternative-memorial-day-ceremony-marks-its-20th-year-participants-say-its-the-future/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:27:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536638 Controversial joint Israeli-Palestinian event honoring the slain on both sides continues to grow, even in the shadow of the October 7 massacre and ongoing war in Gaza

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]]> US colleges could learn from Israeli-Palestinian dialogue, says head of eco institute https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-colleges-could-learn-from-israeli-palestinian-dialogue-says-head-of-eco-institute/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485116 Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed, from East Jerusalem, says Arava program's students have compulsory, confidential, 'brave' conversations where both sides find it hard to talk, hard to listen

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]]> First legal camel race held in Israel with thousands of spectators https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-legal-camel-race-held-in-israel-in-front-of-thousands-of-spectators/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:22:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3410014 Bedouin host says Negev event is symbol for coexistence with Jewish communities: 'We are here together, and we will stay together and we will live here together, in peace'

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]]> On US tour, Israelis and Palestinians united by violence hold fast to hopes for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-us-tour-israelis-and-palestinians-united-by-violence-hold-fast-to-hopes-for-peace/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 02:00:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3382116 With conflict seeming more inexorable than ever, victims from both sides tell US audiences understanding and willpower can keep future generations from paying the price they've borne

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]]> Jewish-Arab kids’ soccer team bridges Jerusalem divide amid Euro 2024 excitement https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-arab-kids-soccer-team-bridges-jerusalem-divide-amid-euro-2024-excitement/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:04:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3328463 Squad recently resumed training after long hiatus after October 7, as project organizers hope it will foster mutual understanding in one of Jerusalem's few mixed neighborhoods

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]]> Berlin drag show showcases Israeli-Arab coexistence in trying times https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-drag-show-showcases-israeli-arab-coexistence-in-trying-times/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:45:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3252898 Yearslong partnership of Israeli, Syrian performers persists in 'Together,' a Hebrew-English-Arabic extravaganza adapted to wartime grief

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]]> US-based summer dialogue program for Israeli and Palestinian youth announces closure https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-based-summer-dialogue-program-for-israeli-and-palestinian-youth-announces-closure/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:45:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3171445 After 21 years, Hands of Peace says its shutting down due to funding shortages; alumnus Naama Levy is being held hostage in Gaza

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