The Abraham Initiatives is a Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli organization that advances social inclusion and equal rights for Israel's Palestinian citizens by influencing public policy, shaping public opinion and demonstrating practical models for a shared society. They envision Israel as a democratic state, homeland of the Jewish people and all its citizens, that guarantees and protects the full citizenship and equal rights of its Palestinian citizens; where Jewish- and Palestinian-Israelis co-create a cohesive, inclusive society; and that exists peacefully alongside an independent, sovereign Palestinian state.

The Co-CEOs, Shahira Shalaby and Amnon Be'eri Sulitzeanu, will join us from Israel, via ZOOM.  Their presentation and question and answer opportunity will be a virtual one on the morning of Sunday September 22, 2024 from 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.  Please register at the bottom of the page. You will then receive the necessary Zoom link.

Right now, most of the news out of the Middle East is quite troubling. The work of the Abraham Initiatives is such an important step in cooperative efforts between the Jewish and Palestinian Israeli communities. Please join us for what should be quite an informative and inspiring presentation and discussion.

PRESENTERS:
Shahira Shalaby is Co-CEO of The Abraham Initiatives. She is the former Deputy Mayor of Haifa, former city councilor, and was among the founders of the Palestinian Feminist Movement in Israel. She has established several initiatives and organizations which work to improve the status of Arab women in Israel and has consulted for social change organizations on issues of leadership, strategic thinking, teamwork, developing and managing resources, and community work. She was a Content Expert and Field Representative for the Inter-Agency Task Force, and is a group facilitator, specializing in dialogue, conflict resolution, and facilitator training. She holds a Master's degree in religious studies and a Bachelor's degree in social work.

Amnon Be'eri Sulitzeanu is Co-CEO of The Abraham Initiatives, and has been for nearly two decades. Previously, he directed marketing and communications for the Jerusalem Foundation and served as an adviser to and spokesman for Israel’s Ministry of Immigrant Absorption. He previously served as the Director of Marketing Communications at the Jerusalem Foundation, where he worked to initiate and develop educational, cultural, and social enterprises in Jerusalem. Prior to that, he worked as the Adviser to the Minister of Immigrant Absorption and as the spokesperson of the Ministry. Among other tasks, he was active in designing public policy during the massive waves of migration from the Former Soviet Union and Ethiopia.