The Islamic Council of Jaffa

Fields of Activity:
  Community development, absentee property, education
Contact Person:
  Mr. Wael Mohameed
Address:
  PO Box 41083, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel
Telephone:
  + 972-3-682 7761
Fax:
  + 972-3-682 7762

Goals

  • Preserving and carring for Islamic holy places of Jaffa, including mosques and cemetries;
  • Changing the status of 'absentee' property under Israeli law, so as to allow the Islamic community to benefit from their common and private property and to be used to community development and strengthening initiatives;
  • Serving the Arab community in Jaffa in social and educational fields.

Main Activities

  • Beautification and renewal of the Muslim cemetry in Jaffa;
  • Provision of scholarships for Arab students from Jaffa in higher education;
  • Establishing a cultural complex in the 'Ajami mosque, including a kindergarten, primary and secondary school, and a community center, serving all the residents of Jaffa.