Holy Land Mosaic: Stories of Cooperation and Coexistence Between Israelis and Palestinians »

Holy Land Mosaic chronicles the less reported side of the Middle East scene: the ongoing projects of conciliation and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, and between Arabs and Jews in Israel. Daniel Gavron presents a personal journey through the different movements, projects, organizations, and NGOs that promote tolerance and understanding between the two warring peoples.

Contents Chronology....................ix
Prologue....................xv
1 Human Rights in the Shadow of Conflict....................1
2 Courage to Listen....................15
3 Refusing to Be Enemies....................25
4 The Ultimate Symbol of Peace....................35
5 Learning Together....................47
6 Living Together....................57
7 Island of Sanity....................73
8 An Encounter That Spans the Centuries....................87
9 Building Blocks of Equality....................105
10 Creativity and Recreation....................119
11 Donkey Garden of Eden....................133
12 Academy for the Environment....................139
13 Thinking Together....................149
14 Joint Media Initiatives....................157
15 The Veterans in the Field....................165
16 Religious Faith: Problem or Solution?....................177
17 First among Equals....................187
Epilogue....................195
Selected List of Organizations....................199
Selected Bibliography....................201
Index....................203