
Israeli kids’ drawings of peace come home after world tour
For 15 years, a New York art educator led Israeli children on a journey of imagining peace. The paintings now hang at Yemin Orde Youth Village near Haifa.
Jessica Halfin is an American immigrant who arrived in Israel in 2006. She is an Israeli-trained baker, gourmet cook, food and culture writer, and gives foodie tours to tourists in Haifa City.

For 15 years, a New York art educator led Israeli children on a journey of imagining peace. The paintings now hang at Yemin Orde Youth Village near Haifa.

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