Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8

Recent developments on the ground in Israel/Palestine show this to be a decisive moment, permanently affecting possible outcomes for the Israel Palestinian conflict. In response to the urgency of breaking events, churches, NGOs and other elements of civil society are acting with renewed vigor and fresh strategies. Moving beyond the artificial polarization of "pro-Israel" and "pro-Palestinian" agendas, a powerful "pro-justice, pro-peace" movement is unifying individuals and organizations across religious, ethnic, and geographic boundaries. This two-day regional conference will bring together Christians, Jews, Muslims, and secular persons to explore and affirm a shared commitment to the active pursuit of justice and peace for Israelis and Palestinians.

Workshops and speakers featuring:

Michael Tarazi, Legal Advisor to the Minister for Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority
Marc Ellis, Director, Center for American and Jewish Studies, Baylor University
Rev. Naim Ateek, Director and President, Sabeel Center, Jerusalem
Barbara Rossing, Professor of New Testament, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Executive Director, Interfaith Inventions
Hector Aristizabal, Therapist, Actor and Director
Dr. Tawfig Nasser, CEO, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
Ali Abunimah, Co-founder, Electronic Intifada, analyst and media commentator
Yigal Bronner, activist with Ta'ayush Arab-Jewish Partnership, Israeli military refuser
Adam Horowitz, Middle East Peacebuilding Program, American Friends Service Committee
George Rishmawi, Co-Director, Travel and Encounter Program, Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem

Registration information at fosna.org . Student discount!