Seeds of Peace

• Job: Teacher | Ziv and Marks High School
• Regional Programming: Yahel Seminar, Puppet Workshop, Negev/Naqab Seminar, Netanya Seminar, Wadi Rum Seminar, Aqaba Seminar
• Years at Camp: 1997, 1998, 1999
• Israeli Delegation
• Age: 25

How does your work or education relate to building a more peaceful world?I teach issues that are related to the conflict. Education is the number one place to influence my society to become more open, more tolerant, and less violent, especially towards Palestinians. In Arabic, History, Islam and Civics lessons, I try to replace the hate some kids have for anything that has to do with Arabs with understanding of Arabic language, culture, politics and life.

In what ways has your experience at Seeds of Peace impacted you as a person?
I grew up with Seeds of Peace and with the firm conviction that a better understanding of the other side can lead to a peaceful way of life and point of view. I was active politically before Seeds, but after my first experience in Camp, one could say that I understood the necessity of such an activity better than others. This feeling has grown stronger over the years. I try, because of Seeds of Peace, to be a person that listens more, though sometimes it is very hard. Seeds of Peace satisfies part of my curiosity about the Arab world and Palestinians and, at the same time, triggers more questions about our conflict and about my culture as well.