Sulha Peace Movement

Sulha Peace Movement We bring Israelis and Palestinians together in human encounters. Conflicts engender erasure of the human faces of the Other.

Sulha Peace Project was established in the year 2000 in the midst of the Second Intifada with the goal of creating eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart encounters between Palestinians and Israelis. We, at Sulha Peace Project, believe in the importance of authentic face-to-face meetings as both a condition and a basis for open dialogue and mutual partnership. We seek to strengthen humanity and restore the fa

ces of the human beings that live on both sides of the conflict. Our Sulha gatherings focus on training people to listen and feel with our hearts – an ability that is necessary for any future solution to this conflict. Sulha Peace Project operate in Israel and the West Bank, on both sides of the separation barrier. We invites all people from all segments of the population to come and participate in our activities.

אתמול הסתיימה סדרה מיוחדת של שבעה מפגשי נשים שבועיים באזור ים המלח —4.5 שעות של הקשבה, שיח, חיבור וריפוי בכל מפגש.18 נשי...
26/05/2026

אתמול הסתיימה סדרה מיוחדת של שבעה מפגשי נשים שבועיים באזור ים המלח —
4.5 שעות של הקשבה, שיח, חיבור וריפוי בכל מפגש.

18 נשים, פלסטיניות וישראליות, נפגשו יחד במרחב אנושי, אמיץ ומרגש, בתקופה שבה מפגשים כאלה הם כה נדירים וקשים למימוש.

תודה גדולה לדפנה קרטה-שוורץ שיזמה והנחתה את המפגשים יחד עם נונה אבו-דאלו, ותודה מיוחדת לסאוסן אבו־שמעא על תרגום רגיש, קשוב ומחבר.

זו תכנית הנשים השנייה שאנו מקיימים, ואנו מקווים מאוד שנוכל לחדש את הפעילות המבורכת הזו בקרוב, אם יימצא לכך מימון.

ובהזדמנות זו — חג קורבן שמח לחברינו המוסלמים 🌙

أمس اختُتمت سلسلة مميزة من سبعة لقاءات نسائية أسبوعية في منطقة البحر الميت —
4.5 ساعات من الإصغاء، والحوار، والتواصل، والتعافي في كل لقاء.

اجتمعت 18 امرأة، فلسطينيات وإسرائيليات، في مساحة إنسانية شجاعة ومؤثرة، في وقت أصبحت فيه مثل هذه اللقاءات نادرة وصعبة التحقيق.

شكر كبير لدافنه كارتا-شفارتس التي بادرت وأدارت اللقاءات مع نونا أبو دالو، وشكر خاص لسوسن أبو شمعا على الترجمة الحساسة، والإصغاء العميق، وروح الوصل التي حملتها.

هذا هو البرنامج النسائي الثاني الذي نقيمه، ونأمل جدًا أن نتمكن من تجديد هذا النشاط المبارك قريبًا إذا توفر التمويل اللازم.

وبهذه المناسبة — عيد أضحى مبارك لأصدقائنا المسلمين 🌙

Yesterday marked the conclusion of a special series of seven weekly women’s gatherings in the Dead Sea area —
4.5 hours of listening, dialogue, connection, and healing in each meeting.

18 Palestinian and Israeli women came together in a courageous, moving, and deeply human space, at a time when such encounters are so rare and difficult to make possible.

A big thank you to Daphne Karta-Schwartz, who initiated and facilitated the gatherings together with Nouna Abu-Dalo, and special thanks to Sausan Abu-Shamma for her sensitive, attentive, and connecting translation.

This is the second women’s program we have held, and we sincerely hope to renew this meaningful activity soon, if funding can be found.

And on this occasion — Eid al-Adha Mubarak to our Muslim friends 🌙

Join our zoom tomorrow:Dear Friends,In dark times, a single story can light the way forward.We invite you to join us for...
16/05/2026

Join our zoom tomorrow:

Dear Friends,

In dark times, a single story can light the way forward.

We invite you to join us for A Candle in the Darkness — Sulha's online gathering for stories of hope, where Israelis and Palestinians come together to share personal journeys, reflections, and a belief in a shared future.

📅 Sunday, May 17th
🕗 8:00 pm Jerusalem Time | 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am PT | 7:00 pm CET
💻 Zoom (the link will be sent by email to registered participants)

Program:
• Welcome by Dr. Melila Helner-Eshed, Sulha's Chairwoman
• Personal stories by Amin El-Bayed and Dafna Karta-Schwartz
• Open Q&A with the audience
• Closing prayer

Live interpretation in English and Arabic.

This gathering is open to everyone. We especially welcome members of the American Jewish community who want to hear directly from the people living this reality — and who believe, as we do, that human connection can become a candle of hope even in the darkest of moments.

moments.

Register here:
https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/a-candle-in-the-darkness-sulhas-online-gathering-for-stories-of-hope

Different stories. Shared future.

With hope,

Sulha Peace Movement
Sulha.org.il

https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/a-candle-in-the-darkness-sulhas-online-gathering-for-stories-of-hope

Whether you’ve joined Sulha before or are coming for the first time, this online gathering is an opportunity to connect, be witnessed, and renew your commitment to peacebuilding and reconciliation.

Sulha joined thousands at the It's Time People’s Peace Summit in Tel Aviv — bringing Israeli and Palestinian civil socie...
06/05/2026

Sulha joined thousands at the It's Time People’s Peace Summit in Tel Aviv — bringing Israeli and Palestinian civil society leaders together alongside diplomats to share an alternative vision for the region.

Read the full recap and photos:

sulha.org.il/post/sulha-at-the-it-s-time-peace-summit

Last Thursday, April 30th, thousands of people filled one of Tel Aviv's largest conference centers for the third annual It's Time People's Peace Summit — and Sulha was part of it. The summit brought together hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian civil society leaders alongside more than a hundred di...

29/04/2026

בשקט של ים המלח, בין מדבר לשמיים — נוצר מרחב אחר.
מרחב של הקשבה, של מפגש, של לב פתוח.

ישראלים ופלסטינים ישבו יחד, דיברו, שרו, והזכירו לעצמנו שאפשר גם אחרת.

זה לא רק רגע — זו תזכורת למה שיכול להיות.
אינשאללה, בקרוב. 🤍

לתמיכה והמשך העשייה:
https://www.sulha.org.il/donate

في هدوء البحر الميت، بين الصحراء والسماء — وُلدت مساحة مختلفة.
مساحة للإصغاء، للقاء، ولقلوب مفتوحة.

اجتمع إسرائيليون وفلسطينيون معًا، تحدثوا، غنّوا، وذكّروا أنفسهم أن هناك طريقًا آخر ممكنًا.

هذه ليست مجرد لحظة — بل تذكير بما يمكن أن يكون.
إن شاء الله قريبًا 🤍

للدعم واستمرار العمل:
https://www.sulha.org.il/donate

In the quiet of the Dead Sea, between desert and sky — a different space was created.
A space for listening, for connection, for open hearts.

Israelis and Palestinians came together, spoke, sang, and reminded ourselves that another way is possible.

This is not just a moment — it’s a reminder of what could be.
Inshallah, soon. 🤍

Support our work:
https://www.sulha.org.il/donate

Credits:

Music:
Shira Golan
K***a
Lehmann

Workshops:
Rapoport, land for all
Keren Shams
Hetawi
K***a

Arabic and English below בזמנים הקודרים האלה, כמה יקר ערך המפגש של ישראלים ופלסטינים —כמה מעטות ההזדמנויות שלנו להיפגש.מ...
20/04/2026

Arabic and English below

בזמנים הקודרים האלה, כמה יקר ערך המפגש של ישראלים ופלסטינים —
כמה מעטות ההזדמנויות שלנו להיפגש.
מזה שנים במדורת שבט הסולחה אנחנו מחזיקים מרחב לחיבור אנושי
זו הזדמנות לפגוש את האנושיות של האחר במעגלי הקשבה, סדנאות, מוזיקה חיה, ותפילה משותפת לעתיד טוב יותר.
בואו כפי שאתם — לבבות פועמים מחכים לנו
להרשמה: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
נודה על עזרתכם.ן לכיסוי עלויות האירוע ולתמיכה בהמשך העשייה 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

في هذه الأوقات القاتمة، ما أثمن لقاء الإسرائيليين والفلسطينيين —
وما أندر الفرص التي تجمعنا.
منذ سنوات، تحتضن نار قبيلة الصلحة مساحة للتواصل الإنساني
هذه فرصة للقاء إنسانية الآخر في حلقات الإنصات، ورشات العمل، الموسيقى الحية، والصلاة المشتركة من أجل مستقبل أفضل.
تعالوا كما أنتم — قلوب نابضة تنتظرنا
للتسجيل: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
نشكر مساعدتكم في تغطية تكاليف الفعالية ودعم استمرار العمل 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

In these dark times, how precious is the meeting of Israelis and Palestinians —
how rare our opportunities to come together.
For years, the Sulha Tribe fire has held a space for human connection
This is an opportunity to encounter the humanity of the other through listening circles, workshops, live music, and shared prayer for a better future.
Come as you are — beating hearts await us
Registration: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
We are grateful for your help covering the costs of the event and supporting the ongoing work 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

Arabic and English below בזמנים הקודרים האלה, כמה יקר ערך המפגש של ישראלים ופלסטינים —כמה מעטות ההזדמנויות שלנו להיפגש.מ...
19/04/2026

Arabic and English below

בזמנים הקודרים האלה, כמה יקר ערך המפגש של ישראלים ופלסטינים —
כמה מעטות ההזדמנויות שלנו להיפגש.
מזה שנים במדורת שבט הסולחה אנחנו מחזיקים מרחב לחיבור אנושי.
זו הזדמנות לפגוש את האנושיות של האחר במעגלי הקשבה, סדנאות, מוזיקה חיה, ותפילה משותפת לעתיד טוב יותר.
בואו כפי שאתם — לבבות פועמים מחכים לנו.
להרשמה: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
נודה על עזרתכם.ן לכיסוי עלויות האירוע ולתמיכה בהמשך העשייה 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

في هذه الأوقات القاتمة، ما أثمن لقاء الإسرائيليين والفلسطينيين —
وما أندر الفرص التي تجمعنا.
منذ سنوات، تحتضن نار قبيلة الصلحة مساحة للتواصل الإنساني
هذه فرصة للقاء إنسانية الآخر في حلقات الإنصات، ورشات العمل، الموسيقى الحية، والصلاة المشتركة من أجل مستقبل أفضل.
تعالوا كما أنتم — قلوب نابضة تنتظرنا
للتسجيل: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
نشكر مساعدتكم في تغطية تكاليف الفعالية ودعم استمرار العمل 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

In these dark times, how precious is the meeting of Israelis and Palestinians —
how rare our opportunities to come together.
For years, the Sulha Tribe fire has held a space for human connection.
This is an opportunity to encounter the humanity of the other through listening circles, workshops, live music, and shared prayer for a better future.
Come as you are — beating hearts await us
Registration: https://www.sulha.org.il/event-details/tribal-fire-april-2026
We are grateful for your help covering the costs of the event and supporting the ongoing work 🙏🏻 — Sulha.org.il/donate

01/04/2026
01/04/2026

Chag Pesach Sameach — Happy Passover to all who celebrate!
Passover is the holiday of freedom — a time when we retell the story of liberation from oppression and recommit ourselves to the values of dignity and justice for all people.
And yet, as we gather around our seder tables this year, we cannot look away from the reality facing many of our Palestinian friends and neighbors in the West Bank. Freedom — the very thing we celebrate — remains painfully out of reach for so many. Alongside the ongoing restrictions on movement and daily life, we are witnessing acts of settler violence that can only be called what they are: terrorism. The so-called “Hill Youth” and other extremist groups are burning homes, destroying livelihoods, and terrorizing communities — with what amounts to tacit backing from within the Israeli government itself. This is a profound moral failure, and it must be named as such.
Their struggle for freedom and justice is our struggle. We at Sulha do not look away, and we do not stay silent.
We have chosen the path of nonviolence — not out of indifference, but out of a deep commitment to a future where no one is harmed. We believe that lasting change is built through truth, encounter, and the stubborn refusal to dehumanize.
So we keep showing up. Israelis and Palestinians, together in Sulha gatherings, bearing witness to each other’s humanity. Building — slowly, imperfectly, persistently — the foundation of a future grounded in peace, dignity, and justice for everyone.
This Passover, may the story of liberation remind us all: freedom is only complete when it is shared.

Please support us to help us sustain and grow our peace building activities.

Donate now: Sulha.org.il/donate

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יומיים לפני שחזרו הטילים לשמיים – נפגשנו.מאה איש, ישראלים ופלסטינים, באזור C של הגדה המערבית, ליד ים המלח. ישבנו יחד, די...
29/03/2026

יומיים לפני שחזרו הטילים לשמיים – נפגשנו.
מאה איש, ישראלים ופלסטינים, באזור C של הגדה המערבית, ליד ים המלח. ישבנו יחד, דיברנו, האזנו, שרנו.
למדנו את השיר מלב-אל-לב בארבע שפות – ערבית, עברית, אנגלית ושפת הסימנים – בהנחיית ה״שוטרת אז-אולי״ ממשטרת הלבבות. השתתפנו בסדנת Spoken Word בהנחיית יונתן קונדה. ישבנו במעגלי הקשבה. נהנינו ממוזיקה חיה דו-לשונית. וחגגנו יחד ארוחת איפטר – עם כמה מילים על ערכי השלום ברמדאן.
בשעות האלה, ביחד, קיבלנו הזדמנות לדמיין איך ייראו חיים משותפים – כשיגיע השלום.
אינשאללה, במהרה.

כל זה לא היה מתאפשר ללא תרומת אנשים נדיבי לב שמאמינים בשלום ובפיוס. אנא סייעו לנו להביא עוד אנשים למעגלי הסולחה.
תרמו עכשיו: Sulha.org.il/donate
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قبل يومين من عودة الصواريخ إلى السماء – التقينا.
مئة شخص، إسرائيليون وفلسطينيون، في المنطقة C من الضفة الغربية، قرب البحر الميت. جلسنا معًا، تحدثنا، استمعنا، وغنّينا.

تعلّمنا أغنية من القلب إلى القلب بأربع لغات – العربية، العبرية، الإنجليزية ولغة الإشارة – بإرشاد “الشرطية ازولاي” من شرطة القلوب. شاركنا في ورشة Spoken Word بإشراف يوناتان كوندا. جلسنا في دوائر اصغاء. استمتعنا بموسيقى حيّة ثنائية اللغة. واحتفلنا معًا بوجبة إفطار – مع بعض الكلمات عن قيم السلام في رمضان.

في تلك الساعات، معًا، أُتيحت لنا فرصة أن نتخيّل كيف يمكن أن تبدو الحياة المشتركة – عندما يأتي السلام.
إن شاء الله، قريبًا.

كل هذا لم يكن ليتحقق لولا دعم أشخاص كرماء يؤمنون بالسلام والمصالحة. ساعدونا لنواصل هذه اللقاءات ونوسّع دوائر الصُلحة.
تبرّعوا الآن: Sulha.org.il/donate
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Two days before the rockets returned to the sky – we met.
One hundred people, Israelis and Palestinians, in Area C of the West Bank, near the Dead Sea. We sat together, talked, listened, and sang.

We learned a heart-to-heart song in four languages – Arabic, Hebrew, English, and sign language – guided by “Officer Maybe” from the Police of Hearts. We took part in a Spoken Word workshop led by Yonatan K***a. We sat in listening circles. We enjoyed live bilingual music. And we shared an Iftar meal together – with a few words about the values of peace during Ramadan.

In those hours, together, we were given the opportunity to imagine what shared life could look like – when peace comes.
Inshallah, soon.

None of this would be possible without the support of generous people who believe in peace and reconciliation. Help us keep these gatherings going and expand the circles of Sulha.
Donate now: Sulha.org.il/donate
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This Ramadan, they're building peace. Can we make sure they eat?What does it take to build peace? For the families in ou...
19/02/2026

This Ramadan, they're building peace. Can we make sure they eat?

What does it take to build peace? For the families in our Sulha community, it takes everything — time, courage, and a willingness to sit across from "the other side" and see a human being. Many of them do this while struggling to put food on the table.

This Ramadan, Sulha's Solidarity Campaign gives you a simple, transparent way to help: $200 feeds one family for the whole month. Every dollar goes directly to them.

US donations are tax-deductible. Donate: sulha.org.il/donate

About the Sulha Ramadan Solidarity Program:

During the holy month of Ramadan, the spirit of compassion and solidarity is deeply felt.

Aligning with the Islamic values of generosity and community support, we undertake an annual fundraising campaign to assist Palestinian families participating in Sulha programs who are living below the poverty line. 100% of funds raised are directly distributed to these families, enabling them to purchase essential food items for the traditional Iftar fast-breaking evening meals.

This support acknowledges the invaluable contributions of these individuals and their families to the Sulha peacebuilding efforts, where despite their almost unbearable hardship, they dedicate themselves to building bridges, fostering understanding, and working towards a future of peace and dignity for all.

For more information about us, visit Sulha.org.il

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