The Jewish and Arab soccer program thriving in the wake of war

Four months after the October 7^th tragedy, Arab youngsters from East Jerusalem took on Jewish teams in a soccer tournament.

It was organized by The Equalizer, a non-profit that offers a sense of purpose to boys and girls on Israel’s social or geographic periphery.

The tournament, at a stadium in Jerusalem, was no different from many hundreds of others that have been played since the organization was founded 15 years ago. 

And that’s the whole point. The Equalizer, which takes its name from a goal that levels the scoreline, gives underprivileged youngsters an opportunity to shine…