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For its Books for Israel Book Drive, the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, New York adopted three flagship communities -- in the Jewish, Druze, and Muslim sectors. Rachel Nadelman, in charge of The JCC in Manhattan's special projects sought to demonstrate how the group's outlooks reflect respect for Israel and its pluralistic demography. When in October 2003, Rachel had an opportunity to visit Israel, she quickly notified her contacts in the Books for Israel Project. Although her stay was a relatively short one, it was packed with activity. In these photos, Rachel visits the Yarka A elementary school which serves the Druze community. To the left: Rachel meets Nihaya Salin, English teacher and flagship coordinator for the Northern Druze sector of schools. Children from the fourth, fifth and sixth grade rushed over to meet Rachel and to hear some words spoken in native English. In the second picture, Rachel (left) and Nihaya (right) meet in the office of Yarka A's school principal, Kamil Abu-dola. Below left, Rachel and Nihaya mingle with the children during the school break. Below right, a student from the sixth grade class reads aloud in English, expressing thanks on behalf of the school and the students. Books from Rachel's drive will add to the growing collection that will help build Yarka A's first English room and library. |
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