Education Ministry: new school program for tolerance and the prevention of racism

The Education Ministry unveiled on Sunday its new annual school program for tolerance and the prevention of racism as Tolerance Week is being observed in schools across the country. The program, titled “Dealing with tolerance, prevention of racism and a shared life in the education system,” aims to encompass all age groups, from preschool through high school, for all sectors in Israeli society.

The plan is an expansion on the lessons and activities conducted at the opening of the school year in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge. Students spent the first two weeks of the school year addressing the events of the summer, as well as issues of racism, intolerance and incitement among students and on social media.
The past few months have seen an increase in tensions among the sectors in society and an increase in violence at sporting events. In light of this, the Education Ministry decided to formulate the annual comprehensive multi-disciplinary program emphasizing social equality and the respect of the other regardless of race, gender or religion.