Hope Rising: Israelis and Palestinians Building Bridges for Peace, PEACE with Penny SEASON 5: Penny S. Tee interviews Yehuda Stolov of Interfaith Encounter Association 1/9/24
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to kick off 2024 with PEACE with Penny’s SEASON 5 message of hope and possibilities. Did you know that even amidst conflict, Israelis and Palestinians are working together for Peace? We believe that Peace is possible in the Middle East, and at PEACE with Penny we are committed to providing a platform for the organizations that are working to make it happen.
We’ve had over 75 interviews with incredible organizations, and we thank you for your interest. At the end of January, we will celebrate three years of PEACE with Penny and we’ve got an awesome slate of interviews lined up in 2024.
On PEACE with Penny we showcase the inspiring work of organizations like the Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA). The IEA provides hope and works to build bridges between Jews, Muslims, Christians and others, based on tradition and culture without any political agenda.
We originally spoke about a year ago and we wanted to get an update on their successes and how the Israel-Hamas War has impacted them. The IEA was founded 22 years ago, has 126 groups, has hosted 4700 Events and Encounters and has 4000 people participate each year. From the Upper Galilee to Eilat, are you surprised to hear that Israelis and West Bank Palestinians meet on a regular basis? Within the groups, participants have meaningful exchanges which bring them closer to each other. Prejudice, hostility and suspicion are transformed into direct relationships, mutual respect and friendships.
But Penny, how can you have a Peace vodcast between two sides who are at war? Exactly the question we asked ourselves and so have these Peace organizations. We all agree, the message of the feasibility of Peace must be heard even louder. So why not listen to the interviews of Peace organizations who have listened to their hearts and put Peace into action on the ground for years?
Now that you know what PEACE with Penny is about and have gotten a taste of what the Interfaith Encounter Association does to bring about Peaceful coexistence, we hope you will join us on January 9th at 9am Pacific Time or listen to the recording whenever it is convenient. Join us as we explore the power of interfaith dialogue in this special episode of PEACE with Penny.
Take a deep breath and let hope take root. Together we can create a more Peaceful future for the Middle East. Please share this trailer with family, friends, and all who you know that want to see Peace in the Middle East!
May You Live in Peace, שלום and سلام.
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