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Translated from original article in Hebrew: http://bit.ly/Superlandheb

Superland Amusement Park: There Are Days Closed to Jews and Days Closed to Arabs
Exposed: A teacher at Ajyal school in Jaffa complained to the Education Administration: Superland would not
allow us to book tickets for our students. The School Director: We should not remain silent. The Amusement Park:
There are days closed for Jewish schools and days closed for Arab schools.
Merav Shlomo Melamed
Posted: 29/05/13, 17:42

La La Land: Superland management did not allow Ajyal school in Jaffa to book tickets for its students, this is
according to Khaled Accra, a school teacher, in a letter he submitted this week to the heads of the educational
administration.
On Tuesday Shakra called the Superland and asked to find out the costs of a fun day for the students. "I wanted to
book 25 tickets," he said. "I was asked about the date and was told that the cost is 52 shekels a ticket.We agreed on
June 18th and the clerk inquired which school is it for. I replied it was "Ajyal" and she said: 'What?! What is it?! One
moment please".
"I waited a few minutes on hold and surprisingly it was another
person on the line who asked how she may help. I told her that we
already settled the date and that I booked the tickets. All of a
sudden she said that the agreed date was not available. She
suggested another date, I agreed but then a moment later she said
it was also reserved. She then said that she will check for available
dates and get back to me. "
Shakra decided not to wait. Half an hour later he called the
Superland again, introduced himself as Eyal, said that he was from a Jewish organization and asked whether he could
reserve tickets for the group. "I got a positive response. The girl on the other end asked me 'Which dates would you
like to book? We have the 17th through the 19th of June available.' I was shocked."
In a letter sent to seniors at the education administration he wrote of his heavy feelings. "I ask myself whether an
Arab feels discriminated against in all areas of life, far beyond marginalized politically, socially and culturally, and
justly feels that he is controlled rather than a participant? My question is not a provocation, but it is a rather harsh
reality, which therefore raises harsh questions and presents its complex problems."
The school principal, Jalal Tokhi: "In a state which openly aspires for democracy, it is a disgrace that students who
simply wanted to go to the Superland encounter such an attitude. The pupils are very disappointed. We should not
remain silent on this matter."

Superland issued the following statement: We open our gates to all the people of Israel and to all audiences
throughout the year. Every person may purchase a ticket when the theme park is open to the general public, either
at the ticket office or via workers' unions and special sales. However, during the month of June, we only open the
site for closed, end-of-the-year high school events. There are reservations for closed Jewish high school events, and
reservations for closed Arab high school events.

The full story will be published on Friday in the "Tel Aviv Yefioth".

Translation: Ronnie Barkan

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