Grassroots Peace Movements
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The New State Solution: A Conflict Ending Alternative
Created by the New State Solution, a movement which proposes a creative, conflict ending alternative to the status quo, this video
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An Amended Prayer for IDF Soldiers
This post presents the English and Hebrew texts for a new version of the prayer for the soldiers of the Israel
Rabbis for Human Rights: A Prayer for the State of Israel
This post presents the English and Hebrew texts of a prayer for the State of Israel that encourages people to return
Prayer for the Peace of Israel During Wartime
This prayer for the peace of Israel during wartime was written by the late Rabbi Ron Aigen for T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call
An Original Yom Ha’atzmaut Amidah Prayer for Justice & Peace
This post offers 19 original prayers for Israel, based on the themes and structure of the 19-part Amidah prayer. The
A Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation for Israelis, Palestinians, and all People
This prayer for peace and reconciliation for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people was written by Rabbi Sam Feinsmith for T’ruah: The Rabbinic
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Miri Aloni & the IDF Nachal Band: A Song for Peace
Written by Yaakov Rotblit and composed by Yair Rosenblum, this controversial song was first performed by the IDF Nachal Infantry
Naomi Shemer / Nachal Band: Tomorrow
Written by Naomi Shemer for the Nachal Military Band, this optimistic song which dreams of a time of peace and prosperity
Chava Alberstein: My Daughter, Are you Cyring or Laughing?
Written after the Six Day War, this iconic Israeli song describes a young girl from Kibbutz Gadot not knowing how
Nurit Galron: After We’re Gone, Let the Flood Come
Released by Israeli singer Nurit Galron during the First Intifada, this controversial song criticised the Israeli public (and those living in
Si Himan: Shooting & Crying
Written by Si Himan during the First Intifada, this haunting song explores the effects of war and violence on Israeli society
Chava Alberstein: Had Gadya
Written by Chava Alberstein during the First Intifada, Had Gadya is based on an Aramaic song from the Passover Haggadah.
Ami Yares & Heartbeat: Jerusalem
This video features songwriter, musician and educator Ami Yares performing his original song “Jerusalem” together with Heartbeat, a social change organization
Koolulam: 1000 People Sing Bob Marley’s “One Love” in Jerusalem
This inspirational video presents 1000 people of different backgrounds who gathered together to sing “One Love” by Bob Marley in English, Hebrew
One More Brother: A Song About the Conflict
This powerful song expresses the hopelessness of the endless cycle of violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a desire
All Will Be Good: An Iconic Israeli Peace Song
Written by Israeli singer-songwriter and peace activist, David Broza, this iconic song expresses the desire for peace between Israel and
Hadag Nachash: Genesis
Released in 2004, amidst the Second Intifada, this hip-hop song expresses some of the seemingly eternal aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian
Muki: Songs of War & Peace
This post presents two songs about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by the Israeli singer and rapper, Muki. Written in 2002, in
In My Heart: A Hebrew/Arabic Song for Peace
This touching video features Israeli singer, David Broza, and Palestinian singer, Wisam Murad, singing a peace song about their deep
Bukra Fi Mishmish (When Pigs Fly): Israeli & Palestinian Youth Sing for Peace
Produced by Heartbeat, a creative social change organization that unites Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians, this music video features Israeli and
Hopeless Town: Palestinian & Israeli Artists Sing About the Conflict
Produced by Heartbeat, a creative social change organization that unites Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians, this music video features Palestinian Israeli artist, Rasha
The Jewish-Arab Peace Song
In this inspiring Middle Eastern style song, Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian artists perform “Heveinu Shalom Aleinu” (We Brought Peace Upon Us)
Koolulam: 3000 People Sing Matisyahu’s “One Day” in Hebrew, English & Arabic
This inspirational video presents 3000 people of different backgrounds who gathered together to sing “One Day” by Matisyahu in English, Hebrew and
Haim Hefer: Yes, It’s Possible
This song was originally written as a poem by iconic Israeli poet, Haim Hefer, who served in the Palmach during
How a Popular Zionist Folk Song Became a Protest Anthem: Video & Guiding Questions
This post presents a song with guiding questions from the Masorti Movement in Israel that can be used to teach about
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Haim Hefer: Yes, It’s Possible
This song was originally written as a poem by iconic Israeli poet, Haim Hefer, who served in the Palmach during
A Selection of Yehuda Amichai’s Poems About Jerusalem
This post offers the English translation of a selection of poems about Jerusalem, written by the iconic poet, Yehuda Amichai,
Prayer for the Peace of Israel During Wartime
This prayer for the peace of Israel during wartime was written by the late Rabbi Ron Aigen for T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call
An Original Yom Ha’atzmaut Amidah Prayer for Justice & Peace
This post offers 19 original prayers for Israel, based on the themes and structure of the 19-part Amidah prayer. The
A Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation for Israelis, Palestinians, and all People
This prayer for peace and reconciliation for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people was written by Rabbi Sam Feinsmith for T’ruah: The Rabbinic
A Prayer for the Palestinian People
This English prayer for the Palestinian people was written by Matt Adler to be recited in synagogue in addition to the
How a Popular Zionist Folk Song Became a Protest Anthem: Video & Guiding Questions
This post presents a song with guiding questions from the Masorti Movement in Israel that can be used to teach about