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Winter 2009 Newsletter Building Bridges Among Israelis, Palestinians and Norwegians Musalaha Reconciling Leaders Winter 2009 Newsletter ridgebuilders, a group of 10 Norwe- More than 20 Israeli and Palestinian community and congrega- about an impossible forgiveness, a forgiveness that does not re- B gian, 10 Israeli and 10 Palestinian young tional leaders, together with their families spent one-week in quire repentance but rather gives birth to it. Many had attempted adults, traveled to Norway at the end of the Germany for Musalaha’s Family Leader- to bury their pain and struggled with digging summer, to begin their process of Recon- ship Conference. This conference fulfilled up bitter emotions. Some were surprised by ciliation. Bridgebuilders began their trip by Musalaha’s vision to equip and empower the iceberg-like structure of their anger, in- camping at Steilene, an island in the Oslo leaders from Israeli and Palestinian commu- cluding one Palestinian leader who discovered Fjords for the first three days. There they nities to form leadership skills and become his deep-seeded hurt stemming from damage were introduced to each other, and began reconcilers in their societies. Musalaha trains done to his village and his people. Israelis and to establish relationships through setting these leaders together with their families be- Palestinians experienced the transforming ca- up the camp and later packing it up in the cause Israeli and Palestinian societies are tharsis as they were forced to sit face to face rain. Right away we began our team build- structured around the family unit. As the and allow dehumanization and injustice, op- ing activities, cross-cultural communica- family grows together as reconcilers they can pression and victimization, to encounter one tion and listening, teaching on reconcilia- ness the formation of certain realities by our fellow friends, together impact their societies for change. another and be overcome. tion, games, discussions, prayer and worship. and to carefully consider the outcome of our actions in real life, to put ourselves in the shoes of the oppressors and the From there we traveled to Valdres, in the mountains of Nor- The Family Leadership Conference serves as “It was good to listen to my brothers on the oppressed, to understand what these roles entail, and what way, where we continued intensive teaching on fear, for- a starting point for networking opportuni- other side,” said Nadav from Rehovot. “On a sort of feelings they raise along with them. I gained so much giveness and power. We enjoyed learning about each other’s ties as people begin to establish relationships personal level we didn’t have much to forgive from this kind of activity as I learned how to look at differ- heritage in our cultural nights. The Israelis showed what it with those from the “other side.” The lan- because we had not met before. But we prac- ent situations more subjectively, and was able to sympathize was like immigrating the Land, while the Palestinians put on guage of “us versus them” is deconstructed ticed forgiveness together by sharing.” He saw with roles I hadn’t considered before. to provide an open space for a new definition the challenging experience as a call to move a mock wedding and the Norwegians dressed in traditional of “we.” deeper: “We need to get down to business. We need to build rela- clothing, played traditional games and music. During this We spent the remainder of our trip with host families in Oslo, time in Valdres, we also did some theatre sessions called The sharing our experiences with them. It was a blessing to be a The conference lasted from August 14 to the 21 and convened tionships, because we don’t need to stay just with reconciliation, but to take that forward. We must now go forward.” Theatre of the Oppressed. part of this trip, to have the opportunity to learn and com- at the Langensteinbacher Hoehe Bibelkonferenzzentrum. This se- municate many feelings. I was very glad to be introduced to Musalaha Celebrates 20 Years of Fruitfulness During such role playing, the spectators discuss what is hap- cluded Bible Conference Center provided an ideal location and Israelis and Palestinians experienced the transforming catharsis the Theatre of the Oppressed as it encouraged understand- pening. ample opportunities for outdoor activities which allowed the par- as they were forced to sit face to face and allow dehumanization ing between us all at Bridgebuilders, as many were able to This ac- ticipants time and space to process and cultivate thoughts and and injustice, oppression and victimization, to encounter one an- open up. emotions. It was through Eckhard Maier’s servant-leadership, other and be overcome. tivity was n the latter part of 1988, while study- ciliation was not a central issue for the other (often for the first time) ‘on level our families not only formed close relationships, but also learned one of the I look forward to arranging more projects like Bridgebuild- ing together in a program designed local Body of Christ. The Arabic and ground’. These earlier days presented a Everyone gathered together for Communion on the last night of I servanthood through his humble example. highlights ers in the future, and hope for similar achievements. to sharpen ministry skills among in- Hebrew-speaking communities en- very steep ‘learning curve’ for us all as the conference. The youth served the bread and the wine to the for me, digenous leaders, Salim Munayer ap- joyed some minimal fellowship inter- we learned to worship, study and pray Every second day the theory and praxis of Musalaha was pre- parents and the sacramental meal broken and shared by Israelis This trip was sponsored and organized by the partnership as well as proached me with the details of a ‘vi- action; however the challenges of the together and form the relationships sented through teachings, workshops, and family interactions. and Palestinians. Com- between Musalaha, The Palestinian Bible Society, The Cas- for many sion’ he sensed God had first Intifada (Palestin- that would become a vital basis for the Musalaha Director Salim J. Munayer and Israeli Pastor Oded munion not only rep- pari Center, The Norwegian Church Ministry to Israel and other par- the Evangelical Lutheran Free Church of Norway. given him. As he shared ian uprising) changed manifold ministries that Musalaha now Shoshani served as the teachers and leaders of the conference. The resented the symbolic ticipants, week’s events were divided into different segments emerging ingesting of the life and in ‘broad strokes’ the everything – young represents. because it biblical call of recon- Messianic servicemen from the theory and praxis. One section was devoted to building way of Jesus, but also By Nussi Khalil The three and five-day desert encoun- enabled ciliation between our were embroiled in the relationships between embodied the “open us to wit- Young Adults Coordinator ters and various seminars held during two conflicted peoples, civil unrest and young families from a differ- commensality” of Jesus those first years would hone our skills something resonated Palestinian Christians ent background, cen- who invited everyone to at providing a safe environment for with me deeply. When who suffered the frus- tering on the theme in his table. these new relationships to withstand Ephesians 2 of break- asked to join with him trations and indigni- “For the parents it was the inevitable challenges as we attempt- ing down walls in in developing the con- ties of checkpoints very touching,” said ed to deal with the hard issues such as order to create new cepts into practical ini- and military occupa- George a Palestinian theology of the land, conflict and the identities. Another tiatives involving our tion became involved pastor. “I was deeply Musalaha obstacles to peace. Those that chose to lecture presented a respective faith com- in the resistance. The touched because we ‘hang in’ would, in time, form a broad- theology of reconcilia- munities, my answer polarization between want to pass on a legacy, Contact Information: PO Box 52110, Jerusalem, Israel 91521 Tel: 972-2-672-0376 Fax: 972-2-671-9616 ening circle of leaders, committed to tion rooted in the na- was almost an imme- the two groups deep- not only for our kids but www.musalaha.org; [email protected] the vision and being willing to stand in ture of God found in 1 diate – yes! Shortly ened and Jesus’ call to for the next generation. And I watched my children living in that the face of intercommunity opposition John 4, which is love. following, “Musalaha” his Body for unity be- new reality and believing in it.” to unity and peace. People from both International Contact and Contribution Information: was brought into being, came more and more Participants explored sides were now willing to take the cou- and discussed how the Reconciliation is the fertile ground in which forgiveness is made USA: Reconciliation Ministries, P.O. Box 238, Medina, WA 98039-0238 USA with basic infrastruc- apparent. rageous step from being involved in the socioeconomic and po- possible, and tolerance is tempered with the reality of our neigh- UK: The Andrew Christian Trust, Rockwood, Storth Road, Sandside, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PH UK ture established with Salim as Director Musalaha responded with its first desert conflict to being active in reconciliation litical climates affect the process of reconciliation. bor’s suffering. In order to overcome old prejudices we must be and an equal number of experienced For Inquiries, contact: Martin Ragan 37 Redcar Road, Smithills, Bolton, BL1 6LL UK encounters – firstly among the young and peacemaking. This new dynamic converted to a new one: the prejudice of love for the other whose leaders from both the Palestinian Chris- In conjunction with this discussion, a period was spent sharing adults from both sides, then with older provided impetus to Musalaha staff to face we are now coming to see, whose name we are now coming tian and Messianic Jewish communi- obstacles to reconciliation as a way to engage the concept of for- Please note: If sending checks to the addresses above, please write the check to that organization (e.g.
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