named programs · 13 · from sources
What they call their work
Arab-Jewish Businesswoman Forum
Forum exclusively for Jewish and Arab women entrepreneurs to address shared challenges and build professional networks.
Artists in Residence
Program supporting Israeli Jewish and Arab artists through residencies and exhibitions.
Artists in Residence at Duke University
Collaborative residency program between Duke University and Givat Haviva that supports Israeli Jewish and Arab artists.
Bara’em Hi-Tech Seeds
Program providing high-tech education and opportunities for promising Arab youth in Israel.
Bridging Perspectives
Program responding to the trauma of October 7, 2023, by fostering dialogue and healing among Jewish and Arab citizens.
Children Teaching Children
Flagship program bringing together Jewish and Arab eighth and ninth grade students for sustained dialogue and joint activities to challenge stereotypes and build mutual understanding.
Cross Sector Teacher Exchange
Program facilitating exchange between Jewish and Arab teachers to promote integrated education.
Educational Encounters
Program creating structured meetings between Jewish and Arab students to reduce societal division.
Hebrew Language Enrichment
Program designed to improve Hebrew language skills among Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Kicking it out - Kicking Racism and Violence out of the Soccer Field
Program using soccer to combat racism and violence and promote inclusion among youth.
Leadership for Shared Society
Initiative developing leadership skills among Jewish and Arab citizens to advance coexistence and democratic values.
Mediation and Dialogue Centers
Centers addressing rising violence in Arab society through mediation, conflict resolution, and community dialogue.
Through Other's Eyes
Educational initiative enabling Israeli Arab and Jewish graduates to travel to the US for dialogue and cultural exchange.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 4 activities
- Children Teaching Children ProgramManages a long-standing educational program that brings together Israeli Jewish and Arab eighth and ninth grade students through preparatory and follow-up sessions in schools, cross-community facilitator visits, and (prior to October 7) reciprocal visits to each other’s communities, schools, mosques, and synagogues. The program was rebuilt after the Second Intifada and currently engages 300 students annually, having reached tens of thousands of students and teachers since 1992.
- Community Dialogue and Mediation InitiativesOperates Mediation and Dialogue Centers to address rising violence and crime in Arab society, runs the “Kicking Racism and Violence Out of Soccer” program, and facilitates a forum for Jewish and Arab women to address shared challenges in the business world.
- Educational and Cultural Exchange ProgramsImplements a range of programs including Educational Encounters, Hebrew Language Enrichment for Palestinian citizens of Israel, Cross Sector Teacher Exchange, art and photography programs for Arab and Jewish teens, and the Bara’em Hi-Tech program for Arab high school students in computer science. Also operates the Givat Haviva Shared Arts Center, which includes a ceramics school and youth education programs.
- Public Opinion Research on Jewish-Arab RelationsConducts an annual survey on public opinion regarding Jewish-Arab relations in Israel, including the Partnership Index, and presents findings in public briefings such as the 2026 survey results.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- U.S.-Based Engagement and SupportEngages U.S. communities through local events, media outreach, donor engagement, and organized travel for graduates of the “Through Others’ Eyes” program. Also hosts webinar briefings to present recent activities and expansion plans to international audiences.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Capacity Building in Peace and Social ProgressUses insights from crises to refine strategies and identify opportunities for advancing peace and social progress in Israel. Also played a key role in establishing the Bezalel Gallery for Contemporary Art and curated exhibitions featuring Arab-Palestinian and Jewish artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.30M
Contributions & grants$2.28M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$2.05M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$1.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.99M
Cash$1.82M
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$1.96M
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -62.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BAKER-WACKS | DEVELOMENT COOR | 40 | $79K |
board members · 18
- CHELSEA GARBELL — Director
- DAVID HELLER — Chairman
- EMILY DEAKINS — Director
- HERB WAINER — Director
- JEREMY BURTON — Director
- JONATHAN LACK — Director
- JOSH BARER — Director
- JUDITH SCHEUER — Secretary
- KENNETH CUSHNER — Director
- LARRY GARBER — Treasurer
- LAWRENCE COOLEY — Director
- LLOYD ROBINSON — Director
- MICHAEL BLECHMAN — Director
- MICHAL SELLA — Director
- MOHAMMAD DARAWSHE — Director
- SHAHAR SADEH — Director
- SID SCHWARZ — Director
- TAMARA CALDAS — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Partner — Barak Rubin studied at Bezalel and later helped establish the Bezalel Gallery for Contemporary Art in Tel Aviv.
- Duke University Partner — Collaborates on the Artists in Residence program.
- Friends of Givat Haviva Partner — Co-hosted a special briefing on the 2026 Partnership Index survey.
- Friends of Givat Haviva Partner — U.S.-based partner organization engaging communities to support Givat Haviva's shared society programs in Israel.
- Givat Haviva Partner — Primary partner organization in Israel whose programs are supported by FOGH.
- Givat Haviva Partner — Strategic planning leadership referenced through Mohammad Darawshe, Director of Strategic Planning at Givat Haviva, indicating organizational partnership or alignment.
- Jewish Community Relations Councils Partner — Collaborates with FOGH to deepen understanding of Jewish-Arab relations and support community engagement.
- Jewish Federations Partner — Collaborates with FOGH to spread awareness and engage communities on Jewish-Arab coexistence issues.
- Jewish-Arab Center for Peace Partner — Program under Givat Haviva leadership focused on peacebuilding between Jewish and Arab communities.
- Joint Art Center Partner — Collaborates with Givat Haviva and Duke University on the Artists in Residence program.
- Orit Meoded Partner — Co-leader of the Children Teaching Children program, jointly managing it with Zakaria Mahameed
- Orit Meoded Partner — Joint coordinator of the Children Teaching Children program, working in partnership with Zakaria Mahameed
- Shared Art Center Partner — Program under Givat Haviva leadership focused on shared cultural expression.
- Synagogues Partner — Partner institutions through which FOGH promotes education and dialogue on shared society values.
- Younited international high school Partner — International high school program under Givat Haviva leadership promoting coexistence.
- Zakaria Mahameed Partner — Co-leader of the Children Teaching Children program, jointly managing it with Orit Meoded
- Zakaria Mahameed Partner — Joint coordinator of the Children Teaching Children program, working in partnership with Orit Meoded
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art and Culture as a Vehicle for Social Cohesionmethodology: art-for-social-impactBy integrating high-caliber, culturally rooted artistic practice with structured dialogue, we advance mutual understanding between Jewish and Arab communities, because shared creative expression fosters emotional connection, validates identity, and models equitable collaboration in ways that discourse alone cannot.
- Crisis-Informed Social Cohesion Practicemethodology: crisis-driven_learningBy applying peacebuilding expertise during moments of societal crisis, we deepen impact on social cohesion, because crises both expose systemic fractures and create openings for transformative learning and renewed commitment to shared society.
- Data-Informed Dialogue and Advocacymethodology: public_opinion_researchBy using public opinion research to shape programming and messaging, we increase the relevance and effectiveness of coexistence initiatives, because understanding societal attitudes allows for targeted interventions that respond to real beliefs and barriers.
- Sustained Intergroup Dialogue and Encounter Modelmethodology: sustained_encounters_and_dialogueBy facilitating long-term, structured interactions between Jewish and Arab youth and educators, we reduce societal division and shift perspectives, because sustained contact in safe, facilitated environments disrupts stereotypes and builds empathy more effectively than one-off exchanges.
- Transnational Advocacy and Institutional Engagementmethodology: transnational-support-for-coexistenceBy empowering U.S.-based Jewish institutions and individuals through education and partnership, we strengthen support for coexistence in Israel, because diaspora engagement amplifies local efforts, sustains funding, and legitimizes shared society goals within broader political and communal networks.