EMBRACING DIVERSITY, CREATING PEACE
at an interfaith Ramadan dinner with the Abrahamic Reunion organization
Located in the part of the world that is the cradle of civilization, Israel is home to large number of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and national groups, coming from different backgrounds and different cultures, and holding different values , holding different values and often exhibit actions of exclusion, dissent and animosity towards other groups to the point of denying another group’s legitimacy and existence.
at an interfaith gathering in Jerusalem
Since 2002, we have been going on an annual peace tour to Israel and Palestine, where we engage in teaching and performing at a large variety of locations – yoga studios, interfaith gatherings, educational programs and peace events – always focused on promoting tolerance and compassion.
teaching a communication workshop at the All Nations Cafe in Ein Haniye, Palestine
Organizations we worked with include: Light of Jerusalem Interfaith Gathering, the Jerusalem Hug, Jerusalem Peacemakers events, Essence of Life Center, Peacemakers Pilgrimage, the Sulha Peace Project, and the All Nations Café.
teaching a drumming workshop to Palestinian children in Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
The 2011 Peace Tour is leaving December 3rd 2011
SiriOm playing at a Tribal Fire event in village of Beit Jala, near Beit Lehem. Tribal Fire is one of the events organized by the Sulha Peace Project, and brings together Israelis and Palestinians monthly to create a space where open conversation, sharing and possibilities flourish.