Housing Strains For Palestinians In Lod
BY : Christin Davis
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Raidh Abueid, a Palestinian man, lives in the mixed Arab and Jewish city of Lod. His house, along with those of six extended family members, was demolished — leaving 50 people homeless.
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Coexistence in Israel:
A Tale of Two Communities
BY : Bethany Firnhaber, Rosalina Nieves & Robyn Carolyn Price
MULTIMEDIA: Mezer and Meiser, communities that have lived side by side for over 55 years, offering a model of what peaceful coexistence in the region might look like.
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How a New Israeli Law Affects Migrant Workers
BY : Albert Sabaté
AUDIO: Work permits prohibit migrants from marrying or having kids. After Israel began deporting migrant mothers and their children, the Supreme Court stepped in to stop the expulsions.
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Arab Women // Social
Change
BY : Christin Davis and Jill Krebs
MULTIMEDIA:These three Arab women teach university students how to deal with diversity, mentor youths through positive reinforcement, and encourage women to use teamwork as a way to break through racial barriers.
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Multimedia Journalism
The fast-paced experience in this historical land inspired Albert Sabaté to create the video above which uses timelapse photography and a collection of sound to provide a glimpse into the everyday hustle-and-bustle of Jerusalem’s old city.
In an effort to better communicate the richness and depth of stories within Israel, many class members sought to add the color of sights and sounds to the black-and-white of the words on the page. These are just some examples of how the students brought an often complicated story to life.