Ethnic relations in Israel between European and non-European Jews and between Jews and non-Jews (predominantly Arabs) is examined using surveys conducted during the period 1966-1968. While the outlook for full integration among Jewish ethnic groups seems favorable, Jewish-Arab relations are developing in an unfavorable direction. (Author/MB)

Research in the field of intergroup relations has developed considerably over the last two decades, influenced by events and by the historical zeitgeist. We suggest applying an interactional way of dealing with intergroup encounters, which emphasizes the situational macro-context (political, historical and social) in which the contact takes place.…

This summary describes the results of a survey that served as a needs assessment, preceding the development of a curriculum for both Arab and Jewish elementary schools in Israel. The curriculum's goals were to educate children to create interethnic contacts on a basis of mutual equality and respect for each other and their cultures. Previous…