Roots: Two Peoples in One Land

A Local Palestinian-Israeli Initiative for understanding, non-violence, and Transformation. Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A’Wad are leaders of the West Bank-based Roots/ Shorashim /Judur, an Israeli-Palestinian grassroots initiative for understanding, non-violence, and Transformation. Roots’ work is aimed at challenging the assumptions the two communities hold about each other.  They represent a unique network of Israelis and Palestinians who have to come to see each other as partners in the work to make changes to reduce tensions and escalation and to end conflict.  Learn more at FriendsofRoots.com

Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A’Wad will discuss their personal experiences through the lens of their proximity to the devastating events on October 7, 2023.  They will also share how their work has changed in recent months, how Israeli and Palestinian communities view Roots, and what they see for the future.