The Wise Unknown Rabbi Sharon Brous and Leah Solomon
Apr 28, 2025
Leah Solomon, Chief Education Officer at Encounter, brings her expertise in peace-building and Jewish leadership to the discussion. She passionately explores the intertwined narratives of Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing empathy as a key ingredient in conflict resolution. They delve into the depth of personal experiences in understanding conflict, and how intimacy can reshape relationships during turbulent times. Solomon also reflects on the challenges of parenting amid societal issues, advocating for honest, age-appropriate conversations that nurture understanding.
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Inextricable Linked Futures
- The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is inextricably linked with both peoples' futures deeply intertwined.
- Neither side can be truly safe or free unless the other is also secure and flourishing.
Inextricability Rooted in Freedom
- The idea of inextricability comes from Martin Luther King's vision that no one is free until all are free.
- Peace becomes viable when the cost of war exceeds the cost of resolving conflict.
Power of Intimate Empathy
- Experiential education creates intimate empathy by bringing people into direct contact with others.
- This approach breaks down dehumanization and broadens narrow perspectives beyond intellectual understanding.
