Congregation Har HaShem presents:
Symposium on Spirituality & The Environment
Environmental Peacebuilding

Speakers:

Jawdat Kasab is a Palestinian citizen of Israel, a lawyer, program associate for the Arava Institute,  and a passionate advocate for dialogue between Arabs and Jews. He co-founded Fallahi, a project promoting leadership and non-violent communication, with the hopes of bridging the divide between Israelis and Palestinians.

Hanni Torrefranca is a documentary filmmaker with a passion for birds, focused on the intersection of human rights and environmental protection. After studying Cinema at NYU and Human Rights at The New School, she has created impactful films, including one on rehabilitating trafficked birds in Rio. Recently making aliyah, Hanni is working at the Arava Institute, exploring sustainable agriculture and bird conservation in the Negev.

Moderator: Rabbi Fred Greene - Congregation Har HaShem

About the Arava Institute

In the hyper-arid, drought-stricken Middle East, one resource is more precious than water: Trust. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies fosters coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis through hands-on environmental projects, applied research, and a university accredited academic program. By focusing on environmental cooperation, the Institute offers a pathway to mitigate conflict and build trust.

To learn more about the Arava Institute or to donate, click here.

We are grateful to the Bachrach Family Endowment at Congregation Har HaShem
for their support of this Symposium