Monthly Newsletter – December 2024

Dec 12, 2024 | Newsletters, Updates | 0 comments

Dear TalkMatters Supporters, Despite the spiralling turmoil in the Middle East, the initiatives that TalkMatters supports continue their work of enabling Jews and Arabs to come together on an equal footing and through their common interests to build up trust. ...

International Annual General Meeting Neve Shalom~Wahat al Salam

Dec 12, 2024 | Updates | 0 comments

Israel-Palestine Peace Building Goes International London, 12th November 2024 – The International Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Friends Associations of Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam (NSWaS) recently concluded a two-day conference in London with attendees from...

The Parents Circle-Families Forum

Dec 12, 2024 | Updates | 0 comments

Amidst unimaginable loss, over 85 new Palestinian and Israeli families have joined the Parents Circle since October 7, 2023. They are united in their grief, and in their commitment that this must be the last war, that there will be no more needless deaths.   Joining...

The Abraham Initiatives

Dec 12, 2024 | Updates | 0 comments

        This Giving Tuesday, I want to say thank you. Over the course of a tragic and challenging year, we have stepped into the void to face this crisis together.   Due to your generous support, The Abraham Initiatives expanded its vital work in Israel’s mixed cities...

Interfaith Encounter Association

Dec 12, 2024 | Updates | 0 comments

Over 80% of the Israeli & Palestinian population identify themselves as affiliated to a community of faith within an Abrahamic tradition. This makes affinity to religion the greatest common denominator between peoples of the Holy Land. This commonality of faith...

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Dec 12, 2024 | Updates | 0 comments

Letter from the Rector with the Opening of the School Year 24/25In his letter, Professor Tamir Sheafer reflects on the resilience of the Hebrew University community amid the ongoing challenges, especially their support for reservists and families. He highlights the...

The Art of Active Listening

Dec 12, 2024 | Tools to Cope with Difficult Conversations | 0 comments

In part 2 of our Tools to Cope series, we are talking to you about The Art of Active Listening: How to truly hear others. Effective communication is not just about what you say. it’s the space you provide for the other person to share their views. Why it...

Empathy

Dec 12, 2024 | Tools to Cope with Difficult Conversations | 0 comments

TalkMatters encourages a greater understanding of the very complex Israel-Palestine situation by providing a safe space to listen, learn and discuss the issues faced by the inhabitants of Israel and the Palestinian territories. In this Tools to Cope series, we will be...

Tools to Cope with Difficult Conversations

Dec 12, 2024 | Tools to Cope with Difficult Conversations | 0 comments

TalkMatters encourages a greater understanding of the very complex Israel-Palestine situation by providing a safe space to listen, learn and discuss the issues faced by the inhabitants of Israel and the Palestinian territories. In this Tools to Cope series, we will be...

Monthly Newsletter – November 2024

Nov 13, 2024 | Newsletters, Updates | 0 comments

Dear TalkMatters Supporters, Despite the appalling situation, TalkMatters continues to bring you good news of the co-operative work of our Associates in Israel-Palestine.  This is not to say that we are naive enough to believe that life is in any way easy...