On this episode of Shalom Portland ...
Hand in Hand
Since 1997 Hand in Hand has been establishing integrated Jewish/Arab public schools in Israel. We will speak with Lee Gordon who is one of the co-founders of Hand to Hand about these bilingual schools, the effects of integrated education on the pupils, their families, and the neighborhoods where the schools have been founded.
Mark Rosenblum, Founder of Americans for Peace Now
Excerpts from an appearance in Portland in August will be aired. Professor Rosenblum speaks about the recent Fatah meeting, and current challenges and opportunities for the peace process.
Hand to Hand
On October 18th the Jewish Federation of Portland and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center hosted an ecumenical event where more than forty non-profit organizations held a donation drive, and a voluneteer fair. We'll listen to a few of the unexpected agencies who attended tell what they do and how they can use your help as volunteer help.