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Aramaic is the living language of a small compact Christian community living in Jerusalem. Their ancient congregation is known as the Syriac Orthodox church. Aramaic was the language spoken throughout the Middle-East at the time of Jesus,
Elana Rozenman discusses her non-profit “trust” (Emun) organization. It is devoted to mutual trust and understanding among Jews and reaching out to Moslems, Christians and especially to women. She also discusses her son’s recuperation from a terror attack.
Yad ‘b Yad, Hand in Hand is an Israeli non-profit based in Jerusalem. The organization helps support three Hebrew/Arabic schools in Israel. The latest to open is in Jerusalem.
In these schools each classroom has two teachers, one from the Jewish/Hebrew culture, the other Muslim / Arabic. The children learn the two languages. Equal time is devoted to Jewish and Muslim holiday celebrations and observance.
The schools administration is also doubled.
The Jerusalem school is soon to move into its own new building.
The first school in the Arab sector, in the Wadi Ara community of Kafar Kana, east of Hadera was the subject of a documentary film, “Bridge over the Wadi” shown recently on Israeli TV and making the rounds of film festivals world wide.
We interview Hand in Hand Director of Development, Bob Fenton
Their web site is handinhand12.org
David Epstein 35 years in community organization work in the US and Israel. Independent consultant to unique and interesting non-profit organizations. He works with a variety of fascinating people helping organizations and citizen empowerment projects.
Yoram interviews Rabbi Joseph Schonwald 25 years as a pulpit Rabbi in America now living in Israel and the Director of the Rochlin Foundation. Enjoy!
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