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As Israelis This is a list of prominent Israelis (including Arab citizens of Israel). Historical figures
Politicians

See also: List of Israeli politicians

  • Chaim Weizmann - first President of Israel (1949-52)
 and Palestinians struggle toward peace, at least one community offers a model for hope: Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam--the Hebrew and Arabic terms for "Oasis of Peace."

Located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Jaffa, the village is home to Jews Jews [from Judah], traditionally, descendants of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob, whose tribe, with that of his half brother Benjamin, made up the kingdom of Judah; historically, members of the worldwide community of adherents to Judaism.  and Palestinians who run the village together. Their one-of-a-kind primary school enrolls 250 students--90 percent of whom are residents of surrounding sur·round  
tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds
1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.

2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication.

n.
 Arab and Jewish communities--and promotes openness and respect in its bilingual bi·lin·gual  
adj.
1.
a. Using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency.

b.
 curriculum

Workshops at the community's School for Peace attract adults and youth from throughout the region.

The 30-year-old village is now home to more than 40 families.
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Title Annotation:School for Peace at Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam; signs of the times
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Article Type:Brief Article
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Date:Oct 1, 2003
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