Jewish, Muslim and Christian Camp Kids for Peace
Washington Jewish children, Muslims and Christians in the United States and Jerusalem met in a summer camp in Seattle. At a summer camp in Mount Vernon, Washington, campers are many traditional camp activities. Kids4Peace but has a deeper purpose. The camp brings Jews, Muslims and Christians aged 12 of Washington state with 12 years of age Israelis and Palestinians from Jerusalem for 12 days. "Where I live everyone is Jewish," says Meital, a Jewish girl who lives between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. "There are different varieties of Judaism where I live, but there are no Muslims or Christians. but I met Arabs before. "
lack of Meital exposure to other cultures and religions is exactly why the camp was established. "The organization began in Jerusalem in 02 during a period of intense violence in the Middle East, in Israel / Palestine in particular," says Regional Director Kids4Peace Northwest, Jordan Goldwarg. "And the goal has always been to bring children together to talk about their religion, their culture, their heritage and learn from each other. Also, just to have the time and opportunity to be kids together and grow in a safe environment. "
Aviva, a Christian camper Bellingham, said children can make a difference in the world. "It is us who can make the change," says Aviva. "Adults have already made their choice, and most of them will not change in their lives, or at least not enough. So I think before we grow, we need to actually start doing something, not just hear about it. But in fact go out and spread peace "
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