Join the New Israel Fund’s New Generations for a special Shabbat dinner with emerging Arab-Israeli literary personality, Sayed Kashua.  Kashua is a regular columnist for Ha’aretz daily newspaper and the Jerusalem weekly, Kol Ha’Ir, where he addresses issues of Arab-Israeli culture and identity in a sharp-witted, satirical style.

Kashua is also the writer and creator of the critically acclaimed new sitcom, Arab Labor (“Avoda Aravit”), and author of two novels, Dancing Arabs and Let it be Morning (which is shortlisted for the prestigious International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award).

Kashua will read from his recent work and discuss Arab-Israeli life in Israel.

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The NEW ISRAEL FUND is the leading human, civil, and social rights organization in Israel, and the only organization dedicated to empowering all members of Israeli society. For twenty-eight years, NIF has fought for social justice and equality, offering Diaspora Jews a way to connect with Israel that reflects their progressive values.

NEW GENERATIONS is a vibrant community of young professionals, social activists, and community leaders in their 20s and 30s who are committed to the work of the New Israel Fund and democratic social change in Israel.

New Generations Director: Hillit Zwick hillit@nif.org New Generations & Development Associate: Ben Murane benm@nif.org Tel. 212.613.4400