Standardization of the Bedouin education system
Standardization in the education system in the Bedouin population is not a luxury, and the preference of the Bedouin education promotion is essential in a
Drone-making Workshop!!
Two weeks ago we held the second (and final) part of the drone-building workshop! The goal was to build a high-quality drone that can fly in
Sarab Concert!!
Did you know that until 2015 there were no music programs in Rahat Schools? A New Dawn in the Negev changed that! We are extremely
A New Dawn; A New Understanding
Enhance, Elevate and Enjoy your tourist experience in the Negev by exploring the hidden and truthful narratives of the forgotten Bedouin. The untold stories of
A Trip of Exploration to the Bedouin Society
SMLXL From a meeting with a Bedouin family My first interaction with the Bedouins took place in a hike with my friends in Ein Ekev,
Welcome Israel Teaching Fellows to Rahat!
SMXLL בשעה טובה ומוצלחת השקנו היום את פרוייקט עמיתי הוראה ללימודי אנגלית ברהט, זהו פרוייקט חלוצי בנגב, בחברה הערבית בנגב. היה לנו הכבוד להתקבל אצל
Experience of a Lifetime in Rahat
The journey of Antoine, Emilie, Justine and Victor in Rahat written and photographed by Antoine, Emilie, Justine and Victor SMLXL During the last four weeks we
Thank you Masa Fellows
SMLXL What a wonderful year it has been with our Masa Israel Teaching Fellows With Israel Experience! Last week we said goodbye, it was a very special
Music classes with friends from New Jersey
Thank you to our friends from Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ SMLXL who came to visit, see our activities up close and enjoy a music
Questions?
Children have a lot of questions. It is in their nature to be curious—and for good reason. Children do not know much about this world
Thowback Thursday: Investing in Israel’s Negev Bedouin Community
Throwback Thursday: last year at this time, we were featured in a great article on Israel’s Negev Bedouin community. Here’s what they wrote about us: “Jamal
Happy Birthday, Israel – A Shout Out to Feminist Powerhouses
On its 67th birthday, congratulations to 67 of the women who make Israel great. We especially honor those from the Negev Bedouin community, Dr. Sarab
You’re Invited: Meeting of Social Workers and Youth Counselors
Save the Date – for the next meeting of social workers and youth counselors. (Hebrew follows.) – Where: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Department of
Cody’s Blog: Celebrating Passover in Israel
SMLXL Celebrating Passover in Israel for the First Time Passover holiday ended this week, and it has been very enriching. The only bad thing this week
A New Dawn Recognized for Good Deeds Day (Panet: Arabic)
A New Dawn’s activities for Good deeds day /יום מעשים טובים/ يوم الأعمال الخيريةwere featured today in موقع بانيت Panet. Thanks again to Shari Arison and מכון מרחבים Merchavim Institute
Join Us on LinkedIn
Welcome back from spring break. A New Dawn is now on LinkedIn. Have a profile? Follow our page and come say hello. LinkedIn is a
Happy Passover!
SMLXL Wishing you and your families lovely spring holidays. Hag Sameach for everyone celebrating Passover and Easter in Israel and around the world. Blessings for
Music Education for Bedouin Children – It’s Almost Time
It’s spring in the Negev and A New Dawn in the Negev is about to launch its Sarab: Strings of Change, its classical music education
New Partnership with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows
SMXLL We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Masa Israel Teaching Fellows and BINA: Social Justice and Pluralistic Judaism in Israel. And best of
Join Us for Good Deeds Day (March 24th in Rahat)
Many hands make for light work. Young women from our Youth at Risk Program getting ready for Good Deeds Day/יום מעשים טובים by preparing gift packs for
Andrew Ferris: Welcoming Back an Old Friend
We are so glad to welcome back Andrew James Ferris to A New Dawn in the Negev. Andrew is our past program director and played a major
Great Meeting of the Beer Sheva Language Exchange (A Project of A New Dawn)
A great time was had by all at this week’s Beer Sheva Language Exchange, with Hebrew, English, Chinese, German, and Spanish all represented. Join our Facebook
Volunteering at Beer Sheva’s Arab-Jewish School
Cody Merrick, one of our Masa Bedouin Coexistence Fellows, volunteered at the Hagar School’s English Week, teaching chess and playing soccer. Hagar is the Arab-Jewish
Jamal Alkirnawi Recognized for Social Innovation with Bedouin Youth
SMLXL Congratulations to our founder and executive director, Jamal Alkirnawi. Jamal was recognized for his activism with Bedouin youth in Rahat by the Recanti-Kop-Chais-Rashi Prize for teachers
Israeli Elections on the Horizon: Vote Peace
SMLXL The Israeli elections are exactly two weeks away. But do you know what? We prioritize people over politics. It’s change in the lives of
Welcome to Rahat, Italian Artists
Last week we welcomed a delegation from the Italian art world, introducing them to the Bedouin community in Rahat and Sarab: Strings of Change, our new
A New Dawn Celebrates International #MotherTongueLanguageDay – In Arabic, Hebrew, and English
In case you didn’t see our post on Friday for #MotherTongue Language Day, here are some greetings in Arabic, Hebrew, and English. Which are your favorites that
Danielle’s Blog: Top Tips for Teaching English
SMXLL ESL in Israel It’s funny how the thing that brought me to Israel in the first place and constitutes the majority of my time
Beer Sheva Language Exchange: Polyglots Represent
Interested in meeting new friends and having good conversations? Join the Beer Sheva Language Exchange, a project of A New Dawn in the Negev. We
Jamal Alkirnawi: “Karma and Camels” (German)
German friends, Jamal Alkirnawi, A New Dawn in the Negev’s founder and executive director, is published in the book “Fremder Feind, so nah” by Alexandra Senfft.
A Visit from the Medical School of International Health
Thanks to the first year students of the Medical School for International Health, a joint program of Columbia University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, for visiting with us
Danielle’s Blog: Finding Myself in Jerusalem
SMLXL Halfway to Nowhere Halfway through my “find yourself” experience, I found myself visiting the city of Jerusalem where, unfortunately, I did everything but find
Cody’s Blog: Reflections on First Month of Volunteering in the Bedouin Community
February 4, 2015 – The End of My First Month Volunteering So much time has passed so quickly. I am more settled into the school
A New Dawn in the News (“Baltimore Jewish Times”)
Thanks to the “Baltimore Jewish Times” and journalist Melissa Gerr for featuring A New Dawn in the Negev and our founder and executive director, Jamal
Danielle’s Blog- A New Dawn: A New Cause
A New Cause, “A New Dawn” Meet Danielle Myers, a Masa Israel Teaching Fellow who volunteers with A New Dawn in the Negev. This is
Negev Tour with the Jewish National Fund (Cody)
SMLXL Last week we enjoyed a field trip, touring the Negev with the Jewish National Fund. The trip focused on Israeli innovations and Jewish community support of
Cody’s Blog: Getting Started with A New Dawn in the Negev
January 20, 2015 – Cody starts volunteering. First Day in Beer Sheva and on-hands with A New Dawn in the Negev Getting to Know Beer
Cody’s Blog: Welcome to Israel
January 18, 2015 – Cody arrives in Israel and makes his way to Beer Sheva. Arrival To Be’er Sheva On January 5th, I met with
Meet Cody: A New Dawn’s Winter 2015 Fellow
January 2015 – A New Dawn in the Negev welcomes Cody Merrick of San Antonio, Texas as our new fellow this winter. Cody is a
Olivia’s Blog
It’s been some time since the last blog post and after all the Jewish holidays it seems like a lot of things that has been
Olivia’s Blog: The Realities of Volunteering in Rahat
November 2, 2014: Think you know what it means to volunteer in the Bedouin community in Israel? Here’s a reality check from Olivia. (Hint: it
Olivia’s Blog: A Warm Welcome from Children and Families in Rahat
Time flies and I realize that I have now been here for one and a half months. Because of the Jewish holiday Sukkot, I haven’t
Meet Olivia: A New Dawn’s Fall 2014 Fellow
Meet Olivia Gorander, A New Dawn’s fellow for the fall semester of 2014. Currently studying for her bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Lund, Sweden,
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