Photograph of part of the city of Jerusalem

In Israel, Palestinians and Jews often do not get along. They live in different areas. They speak different languages and have different religions. Most don’t go to the same schools.

Bringing these groups together is hard. But two friends try.

Illustration of a map of part of the middle east highlighting several locations in Israel A Hand in Hand school is in Jerusalem.

A Hand in Hand school is in Jerusalem.

Key Vocabulary

  • different adj., not the same

In Other Words

  • Bringing these groups together Helping the groups get along

Before You Move On

  • 1. Main Idea and Details What two groups of students go to the Hand in Hand schools?

  • 2. Cause and Effect Why don’t the two groups of students in Israel usually go to school together?