Tabeetha School, Jaffa

Museum of Coexistence

Tabeetha School's Museum of Coexistence is a work in progress and is under the leadership of its two co-founders Nili Nesher and Rachel Friedman. The Museum of Coexistence will reveal the unique interaction of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Jaffa through the lens of religion, history and politics of the 156-year-old Tabeetha community. An unfolding exhibition of authentic artefacts and testimonials will enable the visitor to discover the human tapestry of Tabeetha’s Community inspiring visitors to reflect on themselves as part of the global community. Although our museum is not opened yet, we have had visits from several groups. They came to see the outline of it and to take part in activities highlighting how similar we all are and why we should be accepting of others. We welcomed groups of teens fromDe Toledo High School in Los Angeles, Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Massachusetts and even a group of senior citizens from the US. Students from Yironi Yud Dalet High, our partner school, came to learn more about coexistence and interfaith cooperation. They interviewed Tabeetha teachers and students and took part in some of our History and RE lessons.

We look forward to opening the museum later this year, welcoming all and sharing our 156 years of experience in practicing and teaching peace, coexistence, tolerance and acceptance.

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