The basics

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What am I doing?
Sending English kids' books to poor schools in Israel, particularly to the Bedouin schools in the Negev.

Why am I doing it?
Because I believe in giving a hand up to needy kids and in the power of communication to break down barriers.

How does this work?
I collect books from whoever has them available (maybe you?) and mail them to my contacts in Israel.

How much does it cost?
Lots! Please donate to this worthy cause and you will get a hand-knit gift for your trouble.

Who am I?
I am just a person with piles of books in her living room and an infinitely-supportive husband. Any people or organizations who want to help out are welcome to join me.

What is I want to read about your knitting and book reviews and cats?
Check out Nina's Books and Stuff. But please come back here for more Israeli Bedouin news and B4I project updates!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Israel's New Consul-General in San Francisco

These stories never grow old for me. Here's a profile of Ishmael Khaldi, Israel's new Consul-General in San Francisco, a (rather attractive) 36-year-old Bedouin from the Chico Enterprise-Record:

Working as a shepherd as a child, Khaldi seemed an unlikely candidate to become a diplomat. But he was a talented, ambitious student who succeeded in school and went on to earn a master's degree in political science from Tel Aviv University.

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Khaldi said he is dedicated to working for a prosperous future for Israel.

The nation is not perfect, he said, but in such things as its support of religious diversity and its treatment of minorities, it's a shining democratic example for the world.

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