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With the Two State solution currently at a halt, it is time to consider new paradigms to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Two relatively new and unique movements will share the stage for the very first time to present their complementary work toward creating a just, peaceful, and harmonious future in Israel/Palestine: Roots/Shorashim/Judur, the Israeli Palestinian grassroots initiative for understanding, nonviolence and transformation; and A Land for All (formerly Two States One Homeland), advocating for Israeli Palestinian reconciliation based on a union of two sovereign states in one open land, with freedom of movement for all citizens.
Both movements deeply respect the profound particularity of the two peoples, while firmly believing that the way to a better future runs not through complete separation but rather through respect, acceptance, cooperation, and connection. The focus of Roots is on the grassroots, human and communal level while A Land for All is a political movement. As such, these movements are complementary, each crucial to the ultimate success of the other.
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Shadi Abu Awwad, for Roots, and Dr. Karin Loevy and Gili Re’i, for A Land for All, will present the two movements, the groundwork they each do, and the synergy between them.
After the presentations, Rabbi Roly Matalon will engage in conversation with David Halperin of the Israel Policy Forum and a Palestinian official, as they share their reactions, remarks and critique to the proposed vision. There will also be an opportunity for the audience attending the symposium to voice their thoughts and questions, as they engage in small group discussions with the different presenters.
We welcome community members from synagogues, churches, and mosques, as well as members of political and community organizations and universities to attend this event.
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