Right now it seems that only through cultural and social exchanges in the diaspora can we keep hope alive. Here's another one from the Israel Center of San Francisco:
Israeli Culture - Coexistence
"Recent studies ...have shown that people are craving for a positive message - a message of hope, to come from the Middle East. That they are tired of militant rhetoric and the never-ending quarrel, that seems to turn them away from engagement with the Jewish community.
"In response to this challenge the Israel Center has decided to dedicate the Spring Performing Arts Series to the topic of co-existence and dialogue. We also decided that the appropriate way of bringing the message would be through dialogue between Jewish and Arab artists. Audiences seem to be much more receptive to the message of artists than that of politicians, and culture has a very powerful way of conveying important ideas.
"This spring, the Israel Center is bringing to the Bay Area a three-part performance arts series that is a dialogue through music, dance, and theater. All three performances are presented by a Jew and an Arab who collaborate in their respective artistic fields. The performances will be staged at small theaters throughout the Bay Area.
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"Part II: Neighbors Meeting NEW DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2004
"Two friends and neighbors from the Galilee join together in this production. Wassim Bashar , an Arab musician who plays the Ud and the violin, and Pablo Ariel, a Jewish actor who has performed with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, meet and have an intimate dialogue through music and "object theater."
"NEW DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 8:00pm. San Francisco. Followed by a reception with the artists, @ The Marsh, 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco (near 22nd street in the Mission). Tickets $10. For reservations or more info call 415-512-6424 or email tzavta@sfjcf.org.
For more info call 415-512-6424. "
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