Monthly Newsletter – July 2025

Jul 31, 2025 | Newsletters, Updates | 0 comments

Dear TalkMatters Supporters, Since the Hamas massacre, the taking of hostages and the ongoing war, the initiatives that TalkMatters supports have faced many challenges.  And in some cases – deep tragedy.  Despite this the inspirational people...

The Interfaith Encounter Association

Jul 31, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

Reports from Gomer and Abier – two of the many Interfaith Encounter GroupsMidwives of Peace Interfaith Encounter group We started the encounter with a group “check in”: Each attendee gave an update about what’s happening in their lives personally and...

The ‘Heartache’ Exhibition at the Oasis Art Gallery

Jul 31, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

Earlier this month at the Oasis Gallery, a powerful evening unfolded – full of art, emotion and meaningful presence.   The exhibition “Heartache | מועקה وجع” gave space to a wide range of creative voices. From pain and uncertainty...

The Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine

Jul 31, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

As an organisation committed to understanding, empathy and respect, our hearts are heavy as we continue to hold in our thoughts and prayers all those facing immense suffering in the Holy Land. The pain reinforces the urgency of our work to foster dialogue and mutual...

Monthly Newsletter – June 2025

Jun 26, 2025 | Newsletters, Updates | 0 comments

Dear TalkMatters Supporters, I hope you are doing as well as can be expected during these desperately difficult times. Telling new audiences about the initiatives that continue working in war times Since back from Israel, I’ve been speaking to new audiences...

The Abraham Initiatives

Jun 26, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

As rockets continue to fall in Israel, we are doing what we can to protect ourselves and keep each other safe. During this crisis, The Abraham Initiatives is committed to helping Israeli citizens forge real solidarity across lines of difference in order to protect...

Hebrew University

Jun 26, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

With Israel at war and a state of emergency declared, every aspect of civil life in the country has been dramatically disrupted. Hostilities erupted on the very day that hundreds of friends from around the world had gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the 100th...

Hand in Hand Schools

Jun 26, 2025 | Updates | 0 comments

Less than two weeks ago, our students were excitedly preparing for end of year ceremonies and graduation. Parents, students, and teachers were looking forward to celebrating the grit and hard work that got us all through an extraordinarily difficult year. But...

Monthly Newsletter – May 2025

May 29, 2025 | Newsletters, Updates | 0 comments

Dear TalkMatters Supporters, Home now after 3 weeks in Israel. Bright sunshine surrounded by the darkness of pain and loss. Both Peoples traumatised by what is going on around them – everyone knows someone who is dead or dying. Peace – a word hardly worth...

Interview with Clare King Lassman

May 29, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

Transcript of recorded interview by Jenny Nemko with Clare King Lassman of the Akko Arab Jewish Community Centre and Younited (formerly the Givat Haviva International School) in Israel  ‘If it weren’t for these two projects I couldn’t get up in the morning...