World Congress of
Imams and Rabbis for Peace
The World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace
«The World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace brings together Imams and Rabbis who formally seek to initiate rapprochement between Judaism and Islam. Two congresses have been held, one in Brussels, January 2005, and one in Seville, March 2006, attended by religious leaders, from over 43 countries, who are actively committed to the path of dialogue between their communities.
This website is dedicated to the different initiatives that were inspired by the meetings.»
Publications
Les Versets douloureux - (The Painful Verses) - The Bible, the Gospel and the Koran, from conflict to dialogue
Noting that all too often interreligious dialogue does not start with a clear, in-depth look at one's own tradition David Meyer, Soheib Bencheikh and Yves Simoens have co-authored the book "Les Versets Douloureux" (The Painful Verses).
Publishers: Éditions Lessius, Publication date: February 2008.
The year 5768 (2007-2008) of Hope for Peace between Palestinians and Israelis
Chief Rabbi René-Samuel Sirat, Director-Founder of the Unesco Chair "Reciprocal Knowledge of the religions of the Book and teaching of Peace" and Former Chief Rabbi of France shares his vision of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. In his article, he explains why the Jewish new year, the year 5768, is an opportunity to fulfill this hope for peace.
Actions / Initiatives
Everest: A Climb for Peace
Narrated by Orlando Bloom and hailed as a "tremendous achievement" by the Dalai Lama. Everest: A Climb for Peace is not just a typical Everest film, but a socially relevant documentary about peace, war, and the human spirit - an inspirational film, which also has some of the most incredible Everest footage ever shot, including a dramatic rescue from near the summit of Everest.
Just Vision presents Encounter Point : a documentary on Israelis and Palestinians working on Peace
Just Vision, is a nonprofit organization that believes in the value of cooperative Palestinian and Israeli efforts to build a sustainable, free and safe future for all, and the importance of media coverage for these courageous endeavors. Just Vision released an award-winning feature documentary, Encounter Point, in April 2006. The film follows the stories of a handful of ordinary Palestinian and Israeli civilians who overcame personal tragedies and grief and endured the harshest consequences of the conflict yet chose to partner with their supposed enemies in order to resolve the conflict non-violently.
2008, Year of Reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians
A CLICK FOR PEACE
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The World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace declares “2008 to be the year of Peace Initiatives for Reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians”.
From 21 September 2007 to 31 December 2008, The World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace undertakes and supports Peace Initiatives for Reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Citizens from all over the world who desire and want peace are invited to join this action.
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World citizens are mobilized for Peace :
Find their testimonies and their messages of support for the end of the conflict and the reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
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