72nd Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee & Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture

Description

Palestinians and Israelis in the West Bank often live in geographical proximity – yet in separate universes. They know next to nothing about the other, and view each other with suspicion and fear. Roots-Shorashim-Judur is changing that reality.

Join Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, Roots Co-Founder, and Shadi Abu Awwad, Roots Palestinian Youth Director, as they share their personal, interconnected stories and present the groundbreaking and challenging grassroots work of their organization Roots-Shorashim-Judur.

Plus, the CRC will share how it builds relationships across diverse communities and helps mobilize our community into action.

Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, Roots Co-Founder
Hanan Schlesinger is an Orthodox rabbi and teacher, and a passionate Zionist settler who has been profoundly transformed by his friendship and interaction with local Palestinians. His understanding of the reality of the Middle East conflict and of Zionism has been utterly complicated by the parallel universe that they have introduced him to.

Shadi Abu Awwad, Roots Palestinian Youth Director
Shadi Abu Awwad is the grandson, son and nephew of strong proud Palestinian leaders who were at the helm of the First Palestinian Intifada (Uprising). When still a child, his family underwent a major transformation and were among the pioneers in reaching across the divide to their Jewish neighbors to work together in order to create a shared vision for the future. Shadi now facilitates shared encounters and experiences among Palestinian and Israeli teenagers, building a new generation of leaders who can confront the real problems between their communities while acknowledging each other's shared humanity.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.
Walk-ins are welcome.