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Subject: Two Dialogue deepening experiences near Washington, DC --
October 4-7, 2002
To: Dear Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue initiators and supporters
From: Libby and Len Traubman -- Jewish-Palestinian Living Room
Dialogue Group of San Mateo
1. October 4-6, 2002, Friday-Sunday, we will
participate in a special Dialogue conference in Alexandria, Virginia.
2. October 7, Monday all day, we invite those
deeply interested in Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue to spend a day together in the
same location near Washington, DC, to meet each other, deepen, and consider the
future.
We two will remain in the area for several
post-meeting days, flying back to San Francisco Thursday, October 10.
Below are more details..
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WHAT: First National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation
WHEN: October 4-6, 2002
WHERE: Radisson Old Town Hotel -- Alexandria, Virginia
WHY: The first-of-its-kind conference will bring together dialogue
leaders in a welcoming, respectful and informal atmosphere in order to work
towards five goals: (1) defining and clarifying our work and our field, (2)
knowledge-building and sharing information, (3) building skills, (4) meeting
and getting to know our colleagues in the field, and (5) initiating
collaborative projects.
WHO: Initiated and organized by The Coalition for a National Conference
on Dialogue and Deliberation
The American Association for Higher
Education, Citizens' Unity Commission, Congressional Exchange, Dayton Dialogue
on Race Relations, Dialogue to Action Initiative, The Dialogue Project, EPPA Consulting,
Fusion Partnerships, Inc., George Masons University Dispute Resolution Project,
Hope in the Cities, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George
Mason University, The MultiCultural Resource Center of Portland, Oregon, NABRE
(Network of Alliances Bridging Race & Ethnicity), National Conference for
Community & Justice, New Jersey Office of Bias Crime and Community
Relations, Norfolk United Facing Race, Oregon Uniting, The Public Conversations
Project, Search for Common Ground and Search for Common Ground USA, Study
Circles Resource Center, The University of Michigan.
For more information and registration information and forms,
see:
http://www.thataway.org/conference/
Contact:
Sandy Heierbacher
Director, National Conference on Dialogue & Deliberation
sandy@thataway.org
802-254-7341
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WHAT: All-Day Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue Meeting
WHEN: Monday, October 7, 2002 -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Alexandria, Virginia -- Radisson Old Town Hotel -- Capitol View
Room
WHO: Participation limited to 30 women and men deeply interested in
Palestinian-Jewish relationship building
COST: No charge, except for $15-20 shared expenses of room beverages and
fruit refreshments, and buffet lunch together.
WHY: This will be a one-day opportunity for those who are deeply
interested in Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue to finally meet face-to-face, review
principles of Dialogue and outreach, consider shared challenges to sustained
Dialogue, and think together about deepening and widening the Dialogue circle,
here and overseas.
This day will have structure but will respond and flow with participants'
needs. We will offer during this relationship-based gathering brief,
substantive presentations, with graphics and printed materials on:
1. Story as Entry to Dialogue
"An enemy is someone whose
story we have not heard." Dialogue begins with Story, and with
compassionate listening. The prescription is to listen to everyone - even
to the "enemy" - without "yes, but." And not just
when it's easy, but when the wind is blowing 100 miles an hour. Like now.
2. The Process of Social
Change Through Dialogue and Expanding Identification
Social change needs Time. It
begins with individuals - Innovators and Early Adapters, in Dialogue with
others, even "enemies." One Listens compassionately to
learn from the "other," to discover together a new social
intelligence. The "action" of Dialogue is relationship-building
-- widening and deepening the ever-increasing circle. With Dialogue
comes discovery of a stronger faith and sense of self, and Expanded
Identification to include all of humankind and life.
3. Beginning, Maturing, and
Growing A Dialogue
Want to begin a Dialogue Group
where you live? This is a how-to! Finding Dialogue partners.
Conducting first meetings. Establishing a dependable core group.
What Dialogue is and is not. Dealing with dynamics. Deciding when
and how to begin outreach and public offerings. Working with the
media. Widening the circle. Finding balance of Dialogue and
Advocacy.
Reply about intention to participate:
Libby and Len Traubman
LTraubman@igc.org
650-574-8303