Blurb:

The chapter delves into the intricate relationship between language and culture, particularly in the context of Arabic education within Israeli Jewish schools. It highlights the challenges in integrating cultural dimensions into language instruction, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive approaches to foster cross-cultural understanding. While recognizing the complexities of teaching culture, it advocates for including authentic cultural content, such as proverbs and interactions with native speakers, alongside language learning. The chapter underscores the need for structured policies, teacher training, and ongoing research to integrate culture into language education effectively. Ultimately, it argues that mastery of Arabic depends on deeply understanding its culture, emphasizing the link between language and culture for meaningful communication and engagement.