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Our History and Progress
The kindergarten was established by a group of Arab and Jewish parents that have been meeting regularly since January 2005. Together they founded a non-profit organization entitled "Maayan Babustan" and established the bi-lingual and multicultural kindergarten "Ein Bustan" (literally "Spring in the Garden").Ein Bustan aims to build a bridge between the Arab and Jewish population through a joint, multi-cultural educational setting based on the Waldorf approach, which stresses head, heart and hands.Ein Bustan’s kindergarten activities are based on traditional arts and crafts, and the holidays and customs celebrated in both cultures. In addition to running a joint kindergarten and preschool, Maayan Babustan initiates and encourages activities that promote dialogue and understanding between the Jewish and Arab communities that surround us, such as study groups, lectures and cultural events.
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