This poem is an apt warning to the dangers of political apathy and inaction when someone other than yourself is being persecuted… First they came for the Communists, – but I was not a communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists, – but I was [...]
"Be KIND whenever possible. It is always possible." – The Dalai Lama [just learned about this great quote, which fits perfectly for the PeaceWorks Foundation AND for KIND Fruit and Nut bars!]
The Templeton Foundation is conducting a "conversation" among scholars and scientists, who each month are asked a "Big Question." One of the questions asked was, "Does the Universe Have a Purpose?" and the answers were very interesting. Among those who provided an answer was Elie Wiesel, who started by writing, "I hope so. And if [...]
"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend." – Abraham Lincoln
Last night, I had a painful nightmare. My Dad was having convulsions, pain in his chest and stomach, and I was helpless, unable to help him. He was dying of what seemed like a heart attack, and I was paralyzed with fear. The image has haunted me all day. My Dad passed away four and [...]
This quote I dedicate to all the Board members, supporters and artists that stood on principle, guided us to the right decision to postpone till we can fulfill our true vision, and stood there by us along the way with solid partnership… Courtesy of my friend from Mexico, Alejandro Estrada Almendaro: "Think like a [...]
Today several friends forwarded to me an email from a Palestinian Boycott group called PACBI and from a gentleman named Haithem El-Zabri, one of the people that are core organizers for the anti-OneVoice efforts. They said that the postponement of the OneVoice Summits was a "Victory." And in the same statement they indicated support for [...]
I’ve been so inspired by the resilience of our staff and activists. In Ramallah earlier today, Ibrahim, our Director of Leadership Outreach, mentioned a lot of the activists (we have a network of 1,800 youth leaders across Palestine) were complaining why we were not being more assertive with the campaign by fringe groups trying to [...]
Earlier this morning I was really down. Then I got up and realized how lucky I am, and how much so many people are suffering on both sides. And I realized that OneVoice has never been stronger. And I realized that the more extremists attack our Israeli and Palestinian offices, the more they gain supporters [...]
It’s official. It really works. Try to put together parallel OneVoice Summits in Jericho and Tel Aviv and within 10 days you will lose 10 pounds! For the last year+ I’ve actually gained about that much, because I wasn’t getting a chance to work out, and no matter what I did, it was just going [...]