In Israeli society today, we are exposed to manifestations of violence and racism that call into question the ability of different populations to live together in partnership and equality. Is it possible to create a positive attitude toward encounters with "the other," given the great diversity and variety that exist in our society?
In this unique seminar, we will recognize the human tendency to categorize, separate, and label. We will identify within ourselves the social tendency to minimize parts of our identities and emphasize those identities that are more acceptable in society. We will distinguish between fear and racism and provide tools for dealing with overt and covert racism in relation to current events and developments in the country. We will learn that beyond the moral obligation to treat every person equally, encounters with others hold the potential for human and social enrichment. We will learn about social struggles that have brought about change and created space for different identities.
Seminar schedule
- Opening – Games that break the routine
- Catalog – Through play, we lay the foundation for a conversation that cataloging separation and division are a dominant part of our thinking.
- Equality of human beings – Shared conceptualization and reflection on personal attitudes between human equality and racism.
- Identities in Conflict – Through videos, we were exposed to the challenges faced by different people with manifestations of racism (ultra-Orthodox, Ethiopian, Arab).
- זיהוי הפוטנציאל במפגש : קושי, חוסר הסכמה, הזדהות, מתן מקום לתחושות חבויות בתוכי, גילויי מעניין, למידה, ידע חדש, ניפוץ מיתוסים, חמלה, הזדהות, הבנה, פתיחות.
- Creating a new reality – What identities make up my personal identity? How can we create a society that accommodates this diversity of identities? How can we see this as a strength rather than a weakness?
ניתן לשלב עם פנאל או הרצאה בסיום השיעורים שמפגישים את השכבה עם אדם שונה מהם ומאפשרת תרגול של מפגש חיובי עם ה"אחר".
