Combatants for Peace and the Forum for Bereaved Families will hold the Joint Memorial day online on April 13th, 2021. These are folks struck by the death of their loved ones, or those who were actively involved in the armed conflict on either side. They have decided to put down their rifles, or their grudge. They turn their ears and hearts to one another and create a portal of raw, pained love. Both Palestinian and Israeli organizers are challenged by their own communities - this event is highly controversial, precisely because it is a radical act of peacemaking and a beacon of hope to the world. I have the privilege to know some of the organizers, and I aim to make this event a success. I am proud that both my rabbinic ordination program Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, as well as Lab/Shul will be endorsers of the event. The event is free and open to anyone. Support, join and see what humans are capable of at our very best.
You can donate to the Facebook fundraiser here
Or donate directly at American Friends of Combatants for Peace website
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During Winter and now during Spring, I have lead a contemplative practice series at Lab/Shul called Glow Up. These weave Jewish meditation, prayer, and chanting with contemplative art practices. Read a summary of the winter's series. Art above was created during a Glow Up session by Georgia Von Schlieffen. and the summary show more of her other participant's art.
This was my invitation to the Spring series, a retelling of a moment I leaned on my meditation training when I entered into Palestine to meet a friend's family. There are two more session in the spring series, please feel welcome to join. Jewish, multi-religious space. and open to all. Art below was painted by me at Mount Scopus in Israel, overlooking the West bank.
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