Our Approach
The atrocities committed against innocent Palestinians and Israelis have shaken our world community. Providing a forum for colleagues to hold space for one another is crucial to promoting and preserving a culture of inclusion. However, facilitating constructive dialogue around the Middle East crisis presents many challenges. Our aim is to help organizations ensure that all staff, regardless of identity, feel valued and respected. We help strengthen their ability to communicate across divides, disrupt stereotypes, and hold space for one another with a focus on shared values.
Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals representing the diverse faith and ethnic groups who are connected to and educated in the region’s history and conflict. Together, we strive to deliver balanced, intersectional views that enable trust and psychological safety.
Build Bridges of Understanding & Allyship
In Building Bridges of Understanding & Allyship, participants receive a basic overview of Israel and Palestine through both Jewish and Palestinian perspectives.
After gaining a foundational understanding, co-facilitators will guide participants through prevalent misconceptions and harmful messaging relating to anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab racism. The session will close with providing language and practical strategies to support peers, hold multiple realities, and preserve a culture of inclusion.
Virtual 60-minute workshop co-led by Leading Experts on Faith-Based Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Learning Outcomes
- Describe brief history of Israel/Palestine conflict, and dominant group perspectives.
- Identify prevalent misconceptions and stereotypes that contribute to Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Arab racism.
- Acquire tools to demonstrate support and allyship for impacted community members.
Sessions are developed collaboratively with seasoned professionals from various faith traditions and cultures, including Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans with deep connections to the region's history and conflict. Together, we strive to deliver balanced perspectives that integrate cultural considerations and various perspectives.
Antisemitism, Anti-Arab Racism and Islamophobia
False narratives, misinformation, and a lack of understanding have placed Arabs, Muslims, and Jews at an increased risk of being targeted for their religious beliefs and/or ethnic affiliation.
By understanding the root cause of antisemitism, anti-Arab racism, and anti-Muslim sentiments, we can rectify misperceptions and stereotypes while developing the capacity to combat them.
These virtual 90-minute workshops (delivered separately) offer a deeper exploration of the underlying causes of Islamophobia, anti-Arab racism, and antisemitism.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore Jewish, Arab and Muslim identities, intersectionality, and commonalities.
- Learn how to identify and respond to stereotypes, biases, and microaggressions.
- Gain practical resources and word tracks for fostering respect and collaboration.
Be proactive in combatting antisemitism and Islamophobia inside and outside of the workplace today.
Note: While the majority of Palestinians identify as Muslim, we wish to recognize the religious diversity in Palestine and the Arab world at large. This workshop in no way seeks to conflate these diverse groups. For more information on the religious diversity in Israel and Palestine, visit 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Israel, West Bank and Gaza.
Restorative Circles
Facilitators adopt a trauma-informed, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach that begins with allowing distinct forums for healing and sharing. Facilitators represent the participant group to deliver culturally appropriate moderation.
Communicating Across Divides
Build the skills to engage in complex conversations, ask thoughtful questions, and practice reflective listening. Participants learn the principles of dialogue versus debate, and how to frame statements and questions that promote mutual understanding.
Understanding Israel & Palestine: A Free Resource Guide
Want to learn more about the history of this decades old conflict? Download our free resource guide: Understanding Israel & Palestine Through Divergent Perspectives.