Nazareth and Nof HaGalil Coexistence
Explore the unique dynamic between Arab Nazareth and neighboring Jewish Nof HaGalil (formerly Nazareth Illit), twin cities sharing a hillside that represent both the challenges and possibilities of Jewish-Arab urban coexistence.
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City Boundary Walk
Walk the informal boundary between Arab Nazareth and Jewish Nof HaGalil, the two cities sharing infrastructure and public transport while maintaining distinct cultural identities on the same hillside.
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Shared Commercial Zone
Visit the commercial zone where businesses from both communities serve customers regardless of background, the everyday economic integration that exists alongside the political and cultural separation of the two municipalities.
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Joint School Programs
Learn about the joint educational programs connecting students from Arab and Jewish schools in the twin cities, the deliberate coexistence initiatives that operate against the backdrop of Israeli-Palestinian political tension.
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Nof HaGalil Viewpoint
Stand at the Nof HaGalil hilltop viewpoint where the entire Jezreel Valley spreads below, the ancient plain where biblical battles were fought now covered with kibbutzim, Arab villages, and modern Israeli infrastructure.
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Cultural Exchange Center
Visit the cultural exchange center where community organizations work to facilitate contact between the populations of the twin cities, the programs of dialogue and shared experience that represent Israel coexistence efforts.
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Jezreel Valley Panorama
Admire the panoramic view of the Jezreel Valley from the Nazareth heights, the agricultural plain stretching south where kibbutzim, Arab villages, and ancient tel archaeological sites occupy a landscape of extraordinary historical density.