Tag Archive: Lowering the Walls: Leaders Combating Racism in Jerusalem

Shatil Spotlight: Madrasa

Working to expand access to Arabic education for Jewish citizens of Israel

Shatil Spotlight: Abeer Halabi

Meet Abeer Halabi, the Druze Israeli Activist fighting for equality for all Israelis

photo of David Chaim Saidov

Shatil Spotlight: David Chaim Saidov

An artistic director, producer, and graduate of Shatil’s “Lowering the Walls” anti-racism training program.

photo of Ameer Abu Hamad

Meet Ameer Abu Hamad: A Tour Guide Introducing Others to the Stories of Jerusalem

Abu Hamad is an alumnus of Shatil’s “Lowering the Walls” program, an anti-racism training for Jerusalem leaders. Since the training, he has spearheaded other inspiring initiatives.

In This Establishment, All Are Welcome

One chef and restauranteur is making sure that Jerusalem's businesses are open to all.

Lowering the Walls in Jerusalem

A leadership training program helped inspire a new summer camp for Jews and Palestinians in Jerusalem.

Meet Inbal Halperin: “Diversity is an asset, not a liability.”

Local Jerusalemite Inbal Halperin navigates her increasingly divided city by joining Shatil’s training program, Lowering the Walls.

Quelling Racist Blazes

In the wake of the devastating fires, activists took a stand for coexistence.