Note: Lunch & Learn is held following the conclusion of the morning Shabbat Service, exact start time will vary. In addition, the in-person attendees first start their lunch, so for those joining via Zoom the actual active program will begin a bit later.

Palistinian Peace Activist Hamze Awawde in conversation with Rabbi Nico.

We welcome Palistinian Peacemaker Hamze Awawde to Shir Hadash. Hamze Awawde will analyze the current situation in Israel and Palestine in conversation with Rabbi Nico. Awawde's peace building initiatives, like Yala Young Leaders, which focus on mobilizing youth for peace to fight against polarization and hate in the aftermath of October 7th. Join this powerful discussion to learn more about active efforts to pursue and ferment peace.

About Hamze Awawde

Hamze Awawde is a renowned Palestinian peace activist and conflict resolution expert. Awawde will address the urgent need for peace. "Every day of violence erodes hope for a future where Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side in peace," Awawde stresses.

Awawde seeks to empower a broad audience to reject the narrative of endless conflict and instead work towards a peaceful, equitable resolution. Awawde's work emphasizes the power of grassroots coalitions to challenge cycles of violence and create conditions conducive to lasting peace. By engaging with both Israeli and Palestinian solidarity movements, he prioritizes human dignity, justice, and coexistence.