The tour tells the story of the Shapira neighborhood in Tel Aviv, a neighborhood with a unique history that has absorbed immigrants from around the world and is home to diverse cultures living together despite significant socioeconomic and cultural differences.

The tour develops a critical perspective on the reality surrounding us and examines the connection between the concepts of democracy and justice through the understanding that democracy is not only a type of government but also the character of a solidary society that can cope with social challenges. During the tour, we will learn about the economic and social gaps faced by the neighborhood's residents and discuss the question of the state's responsibility in such situations.

We will learn about stories, community initiatives, and social struggles with the aim of inspiring and encouraging active participation in building a more democratic and just society.

Tour stops:

1. Opening – We will get to know the neighborhood and the different communities that live there together. We will learn about the socio-economic situation in the neighborhood and the economic gaps that exist there. Together, we will define the concept of social justice as a concept through which we will examine the reality in the neighborhood throughout the day.
2. The public garden – We will learn about the social tensions that exist in the neighborhood through the story of the community wardrobe that was burned down. We will also discuss possible solutions.
3. Central Station (nearby) – We will learn about the establishment of the central bus station and examine its impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. We will understand where and why foreigners (migrant workers, asylum seekers, etc.) came to Israel, and in particular to the neighborhoods of southern Tel Aviv. We will learn about the stories of the children of foreigners who grew up in Israel and do not have clear status here. We will examine the State of Israel's decision not to formulate a clear policy on this issue and ask how all this affects life in the neighborhood.
4. Tel Hovaz – We will learn about community initiatives that address the economic situation and social tensions in the neighborhood. We will ask what responsibility the state has for the situation in the neighborhoods of south Tel Aviv and discuss various civic tools for changing reality—from community initiatives to social struggles that create a more democratic society in practice.
5. Summary – We will connect what we saw during the tour of the neighborhood to our own lives and ask ourselves where we want to fight for a democratic and just society in our own lives.

** It is possible to arrange a meeting with a social activist from the neighborhood.