Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom

واحة السلام

Oasis of peace


נווה שלום

Wahat al-Salam Neve Shalom
 נווה שלום | احة السلام
(Oasis of Peace)

Who we are

Wahat al-Salam – Neve Shalom (pronounced “waaḥat’ as-salaam/nevei shalom”), Arabic and Hebrew for Oasis of Peace, is an intentional community of Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel ded­icated to justice, peace and equality in the country and the region.

The Neve Shalom Educational Institutions were founded by community members in 1984. These institutions, based on the village’s ideals, work to create the conditions for positive social change.

News

Special Projects

Peace Press Project Launched

Even before the current war, the mainstream media was biased and censored. At this...

January 30, 2024
voting booth
Primary Education

Democracy at School

Teaching democracy is never more vital than when the institution is under threat all...

November 19, 2024
AGM 2024
Friends Worldwide

For the First Time, AGM in London

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) almost didn’t happen this year. As rockets threatened from...

November 19, 2024
Oasis Art Gallery

Where to ? الى أين לאן

Artists: 

Abdallah Kanaan, Dan Reisner, Karim Abu Shakra, Sara Banninga, Shireen Manassa,...

November 1, 2024
Friends Worldwide

Let Peace Ring

In a corner of the main ground of the primary school yard, a unique...

October 20, 2024
Primary Education

New beginnings in the primary school

A new school year is a new beginning for every grade. The first graders...

October 7, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Peace Press Project Launched

Even before the current war, the mainstream media was biased and censored. At this point,

January 30, 2024
voting booth

Rescuers Garden

Democracy at School

Teaching democracy is never more vital than when the institution is under threat all around.

November 19, 2024
AGM 2024

Rescuers Garden

For the First Time, AGM in London

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) almost didn’t happen this year. As rockets threatened from all

November 19, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Where to ? الى أين לאן

Artists: 

Abdallah Kanaan, Dan Reisner, Karim Abu Shakra, Sara Banninga, Shireen Manassa, Vered

November 1, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Let Peace Ring

In a corner of the main ground of the primary school yard, a unique bell

October 20, 2024

Rescuers Garden

New beginnings in the primary school

A new school year is a new beginning for every grade. The first graders have

October 7, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Kids’ Protest

If you want a lesson in democracy in this region, the best way is to

September 15, 2024

Rescuers Garden

The Exhibition at the Seattle Gallery

The Oasis Gallery did not host exhibits from October until May. Bringing Palestinian and Jewish

July 11, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Nazareth Through the Eyes of Its Photographers

Dyana Shaloufi-Rizek was a guest curator of a special photo exhibition in  Nazareth: “Nazareth through

May 20, 2024
The traditional rainbow-red carpet entrance

Rescuers Garden

40th First Grade Class Starts School

This year, as in every year for the past 40 years, a new first grade

September 8, 2024
performer preparty

Rescuers Garden

Starting off the School Year with a Party

The beginning of the school year is a reason to celebrate, and so it was

September 8, 2024

Rescuers Garden

A Forty-Year Experiment

Forty years ago, the village members of Wahat al-Salam – Neve Shalom undertook an experiment:

August 31, 2024

Rescuers Garden

Not Normal

It was a chilling reminder that some citizens of our state – ones who live

September 8, 2024

WASNS IN NUMBERS 

977

Participants in School for Peace dialogue sessions in 2023

480

Participants in School for Peace courses in 2023

253

Children in the primary education system in 2023

WaSNS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Explore WASns

There are many ways to enjoy the special atmosphere of the village.

The Visitors Center caters to groups, including international and local visitors wanting to learn about the village and its history.

Interning for professionals or research students, or volunteering for those seeking a short-term stay, offer opportunities to live and work in the village for periods of several months.

The Neve Shalom Hotel is centrally located in Israel and offers boutique-style accommodations in a unique setting for those touring the country, participating in seminars or courses, or just seeking a getaway in a peaceful site.

WASNS in the press

A Model of Peace in the Middle East: The Oasis of Wahat al-Salam

A new article about us has been published in Italian, highlighting Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom as

October 30, 2024

‘Very loud silence’: WASNS after Oct. 7

The New Yorker’s Masha Gessen joins Chris Hayes to discuss what changed inside

June 22, 2024

WASNS discussed in Perspective Daily

This article explores the impact of the war on its residents and what the broader

June 17, 2024

Rescuers Garden

A Model of Peace in the Middle East: The Oasis of Wahat al-Salam

A new article about us has been published in Italian, highlighting Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom as

October 30, 2024

Rescuers Garden

‘Very loud silence’: WASNS after Oct. 7

The New Yorker’s Masha Gessen joins Chris Hayes to discuss what changed inside

June 22, 2024

Rescuers Garden

WASNS discussed in Perspective Daily

This article explores the impact of the war on its residents and what the broader

June 17, 2024

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