Arab Jewish Community Centre

National Network
Israel
Address

109 Kedem St., Jaffa 68051
Jaffa
Israel

Telephone
+972-3-5080898
Fax
+972-3-5080929
E-Mail
ajcc@netvision.net.il
E-Mail (2)
Rebecca@ajcc-jaffa.org
Mobile Phone
057-2330191
Mobile Phone (other)
054-3146598
Website
http://www.ajcc-jaffa.org
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Religion
  7. Youth and education
General Information
AJCC is an affiliate of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality’s Department of Community Centres. It employs Executive Director, Deputy Director and Coordinators for the different activity areas. It counts about 60 part-time employees (teachers, instructors, administration). All general administration costs are covered by the Tel Aviv Jaffa Municipality. A variety of projects take place at the centre, from artistic workshops and cultural events to social welfare and community empowerment. AJCC works with all philanthropic and social organs in and outside of Jaffa.
Mission and Objectives

The Centre constitutes an extraordinary model in Israel for co-existence. It was established for the purpose of bringing together Jews and Arabs living in Israel and educating towards recognition and cooperation between the nations.
The philosophy of the center is preservation of ethnic, religious and national individuality while fostering better understanding, tolerance and democratic values among diverse populations.
Our work is divided into four strategic areas: Workshops and enrichment activities for all, Educational activities for children, co-existence and democratic activity, Social, welfare and community activities.

Main Projects / Activities

- Enrichment programs combined with the regional school system
- Workshops and educational activities, languages, music etc.
- Day-care Centre for Arab and Jewish Children-at-Risk
- “Voices of Peace” choir
- Youth leadership programme
- Women’s Club
- Duet Festival Celebrations
- Gimnstrada and other sports events

Contact (1) Full Name
Rebecca Sullum (Resource Development Coordinator)
Head of the organisation
Ibrahim Abu Shindi (Executive Director)
Contact (2) Full Name
Hadas Kaplan ( Deputy Director)