Hillel presents "Another Vision of Israel" on September 17 and 18, featuring discussions by one who seeks to bridge the divide between cultures in the Middle East, and another who survived a devastating act of terror.
"Sulha -- Seliha -- Forgiveness"
Wednesday, September 17
Textor 103, 8:00 p.m.
Ihab Balha manages Sulha, an annual gathering of thousands of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs, Palestinians, and Jordanians who spend several days together seeking creative ways to connect across the wide divide engendered by a hundred years of conflict. Ihab will present a short video, talk about the most recent Sulha this past August, and take questions.
"My Life After the Bus Blew Up"
Thursday, September 18
Textor 103, 8:00 p.m.
Michal Ya'Akovson will talk about the experience of being a victim of an act of terror, her long healing process, and how she lives her life now.
For more information, contact Michael Faber, Jewish chaplain and Hillel director, at 607-274-3323 or faber@ithaca.edu -- or visit our website:
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