Karmiel-Majd el-Krum Interfaith Encounter - 4 Encounters on November and December 2007:

Breaking the Fast Together

In an encounter that took place in A-Sallam School towards the end of Ramadan, participated children from both schools: Kalanit and A-Sallam. The day was designated for six graders and nearly 150 students took part in it.

In the beginning of the encounter the religion teacher Nader Taha explained the importance of the fast of Ramadan and the Muslim rules of fasting, meant to feel the hunger of others and inspire helping them.

After the children heard the call from the Mosque for the breaking of the fast they set together around tables, read together a prayer and ate a joint meal. Then the teachers created parallel groups where they answered questions about fasting for Muslims, Christians and Jews.


The Day of a Hundred in 1st and 2nd Grade

This day that was held in A-Sallam School with participation of teachers, students and parents – from both Majd el-Krum and Karmiel.

The students went through different stations where they fulfilled assignments related to the number 100. They heard from the teachers a short presentation about the number 100 and how many times it is mentioned in the Koran, with examples of verses that include the number 100. During that day they learned mathematical thinking and were exposed to the principles of mathematics.

The goal of this joint encounter was to develop strong ties between little children who will grow loving each other and building joint citizenship.


Two Days Around Electricity

The first day took part in Kalanit School with the participation of 5th graders from both schools. The guides from the Electric Company presented the children with the variety of services provided to the wide public.

On the other day, that took place in A-Sallam School, the guides explained to the 5th graders about the right and wise use of electricity and how to keep ourselves from the danger of electrocution as our soul in the most important gift we got from God.

At the end of the day appreciation certificates were presented to the Electric Company representatives for their contribution.


Reported by Group Coordinators: Najeeba Sirhan and Osnat Aram-Daphna

(* We deeply thank the Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds for their kind support to the work of this group this year)
 

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