If you are a Muslim who has never spoken to a Jew;
Or a Jew who has never met a Muslim;
If you are angry, suspicious, even hate the other 'side';
If you want the chance to represent your faith;
To educate the 'other' about your beliefs, your culture, your religion's
way of life;
To be educated in return;
To speak your mind;
We are for you.
Children of Abraham is a non-profit organization that invites young Jews and Muslims from around the world to be part of a new community, grounded in the realities of suspicion and unfamiliarity that characterize the relationship between Islam and Judaism today. The programs we run offer participants the opportunity to explore that relationship safely, through online discussion groups, social entrepreneurship and photography.
The truth is, what happens when Muslim and Jewish youth get together is sometimes explosive, sometimes emotional, always fascinating. But the good that can come out of facing each other honestly is unquestionably worth the effort - as previous participants in CoA's programs will tell you. We know our differences all too well. But discussing our perspectives from a religious point of view may bring us closer to accepting those differences, and learning to recognize our similarities.
Applicants must be:
Successful applicants will receive a username and password to enable them to log onto the website. They will be expected to submit a minimum of 50 original photos, and post an average of 5-7 relevant messages on the discussion boards per week, in addition to contributing to scheduled live chatrooms with other members of the group. The project will run from March 15th- May 15th 2005.
Selected applicants will be informed of their acceptance within one week of the submission of their application.
Any questions about Children of Abraham should be directed to Ari or Maria at info@children-of-abraham.org
Ari Alexander, an American Jew, has completed Masters degrees in Comparative Ethnic Conflict and Modern Middle Eastern Studies, and has worked with teenagers and university students in conflict resolution and cross-cultural dialogue.
Maria Ali-Adib, a Syrian Muslim living in London, has worked with international organizations to develop student-centered approaches to education reform, and has recently obtained her Masters degree in Managing and Implementing Development Projects.
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