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Activity One: The Meaning
of Peace
Purpose of Activity
- To enable participants to
understand the importance of peace to Israel and her need to live with
security.
- To bridge participants
to points of identification with Israel's need for peace and security.
Equipment
- A school computer room,
or computer access.
- If this is not possible,
facilitators may reprint articles from the links suggested and use them
as handouts.
- Video of recent news from
Israel showing violence.
- Arts and Craft Materials
- large poster board, small colored cards, etc.
Time and Suitability
One hour.
15-17 years old; students or study circle.
The Program
1. The facilitator should
seat participants. Welcome them and introduce the theme of the activity.
Explain that you want to explore the subject of peace.
2. Show a video recording of
the news regarding Israel from the previous night.
3. Discuss the following questions:
- Why do you think there is
so much violence today between Israel and the Palestinians?
- When you hear about violence
and terrorism how do you feel.?
- Have you ever felt unsafe
and when?
4. If computers are available,
allow participants time to explore the following site, starting from this
url: http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00t10.
Participants should work in groups for about 20 minutes.
- Ask them to select the
most powerful sentences from speeches about peace.
- Ask them to cut sentences
out and make a montage of quotes on card.
- For photographs and headlines
they can visit their favorite news sites.
(see: dedicated Hasbara website reviews on http://www.jajz-ed.org.il/faq/
) or set up a news filter: http://www.moreover.com
5. Participants then present their montages in turn.
6. Discussion Points:
- What sentences were chosen
and why?
- What did you learn about
Palestinian and Israeli views on peace?
- Is peace possible?
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