Vision and mission
Mission
Nes Ammim is a Christian community in Western Galilee in Israel. Building on its history and identity, the community focuses on strengthening what Nes Ammim already has achieved to be: a place where people from different backgrounds live, work, learn, and connect in daily life.
Nes Ammim continues to value its original commitment to fostering understanding and renewing relations between Christians and Jews, while broadening its strategy to remain relevant in the current context.
Vision
We believe that Israel is a special country with a complex society, various religions and colorful cultures, of which we want to have a balanced picture that we want to share with others. We are linked to this country by the Bible and by history. We will not forget what happened in history, especially by the evil of Christian antisemitism.
We believe that through sincere dialogue, people can understand each other in a meaningful way. This leads to knowledge of the other, recognition of the other and hopefully also to a peaceful shared society.
Purpose
Nes Ammim aims to contribute to a more connected and understanding society, by:
- fostering peaceful living together of people with different ethnic and religious backgrounds in Israel, as a grassroots community.
- promoting deeper knowledge and understanding of the complex reality of Israel among international volunteers.
This takes shape through a combination of community life, programs, and partnerships:
- a shared environment where people live and work together
- a structured study program for international volunteers
- an in-house dialogue program
- facilitating dialogue initiatives of partners
- exploring initiatives such as a bilingual “hand-in-hand” school
Approach
Nes Ammim is apolitical and non-prescriptive.
It does not promote political positions or tell people what to think. Instead, it creates space for encounter, experience, and reflection, allowing understanding to grow organically.
Core Concept
Learn. Work. Connect.
These three elements shape daily life in Nes Ammim:
- Learn – gaining insight into Judaism, the Biblical land of Israel, and the diversity and complexity of Israeli society today.
- Work – sharing daily work in a multicultural environment as an economic foundation.
- Connect – building relationships through real encounters, between people of different backgrounds.
Living the Dialogue
Dialogue in Nes Ammim is not only organized, but lived. “Living the dialogue” means that openness, respect, and willingness to engage with difference are reflected in everyday life – in relationships, in work, and in community life.