Davar HaOvdim – "Word of the Workers" Israeli Newspaper
What is Davar HaOvdim?
Davar was the first Hebrew newspaper in Israel, founded by the Labor Zionist movement, and was attached to the Histadrut (the general workers' union). The paper closed in 1996, but was relaunched as an online publication in 2016. The web-only newspaper is still connected to the Histadrut, and is seen as a "paper for the people," focusing on the struggle for workers' rights and people striving for the betterment of Israeli society. The paper is both informative and educational, with a focus on workers who want to understand both what is happening in the labor movement and its relationship to the broader Israeli society.
What will you do at Davar?
Participants will work as journalists writing articles on the labor movement in Israel and how it relates to the rest of the world while learning about editing, the writing process, content and more. Davar has been hoping to launch an English version of the newspaper for some time, and participants of the program will play a crucial role in launching it.
At the beginning of each week the English staff of Davar will meet for training and guidance in terms of what to cover and what interviews and research are needed to write the story. During the week, participants will go around the country, covering stories, and then at the end of the week, they will have face-to-face time with an editor of the paper who will help them prepare their pieces for publication.
Message from a Davar staff member:
"At Davar, we run a newsroom that is focused on the news that workers need to know, like what is happening in the unions, how politics are affecting everyday life, and social issues that affect workers on the local and national level. Most newspapers are run on a hierarchical system, but here at Davar everyone helps each other become better writers, taking turns editing each other’s pieces and taking shifts being editor in chief. We are really excited to be opening up an English version of this media - you will have so many opportunities to bring new story perspectives to our newsroom. Hope to see you with us soon!"
What is Davar HaOvdim?
Davar was the first Hebrew newspaper in Israel, founded by the Labor Zionist movement, and was attached to the Histadrut (the general workers' union). The paper closed in 1996, but was relaunched as an online publication in 2016. The web-only newspaper is still connected to the Histadrut, and is seen as a "paper for the people," focusing on the struggle for workers' rights and people striving for the betterment of Israeli society. The paper is both informative and educational, with a focus on workers who want to understand both what is happening in the labor movement and its relationship to the broader Israeli society.
What will you do at Davar?
Participants will work as journalists writing articles on the labor movement in Israel and how it relates to the rest of the world while learning about editing, the writing process, content and more. Davar has been hoping to launch an English version of the newspaper for some time, and participants of the program will play a crucial role in launching it.
At the beginning of each week the English staff of Davar will meet for training and guidance in terms of what to cover and what interviews and research are needed to write the story. During the week, participants will go around the country, covering stories, and then at the end of the week, they will have face-to-face time with an editor of the paper who will help them prepare their pieces for publication.
Message from a Davar staff member:
"At Davar, we run a newsroom that is focused on the news that workers need to know, like what is happening in the unions, how politics are affecting everyday life, and social issues that affect workers on the local and national level. Most newspapers are run on a hierarchical system, but here at Davar everyone helps each other become better writers, taking turns editing each other’s pieces and taking shifts being editor in chief. We are really excited to be opening up an English version of this media - you will have so many opportunities to bring new story perspectives to our newsroom. Hope to see you with us soon!"