Summary of Webinar on April 26, 2026: Committing to Being Human in The Holy Land
- Elizabeth Miller
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
April 30, 2026
After a welcome by Robyn Donati and a brief outline of historical
milestones that formed September Eleventh Families for Peaceful
Tomorrows, the two speakers took the mic.
Rabbi Amita Jarmon shared about her repeated journeys to
Israel/Palestine and her ongoing struggles as an American Jew
facing the racism that shapes Israeli politics. Amita has ongoing
friendships with Palestinians and protects civilian lives through
her work with Rabbis for Human Rights, doing protective
presence at Palestinian farms in the West Bank, near Jewish
settlements.
She also shared stories about the work she did with the Sulha
Project. Sulha brings together Israelis and Palestinians together
for listening circles, sharing personal experiences and emotions
that create bonds of empathy and commitment to a just and
peaceful path forward together and other organizations in Israel.
Marwa Abu Juila shared about her experience living under
occupation and the daily humiliations Palestinians face. She holds
a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution and works as behavioral
analyst in schools. Marwa is a somatic healer, integrating voice
and sound as tools for inner balance and collective healing. She
utilizes song, breathing techniques and meditation to
counterbalance the daily stresses. She led a short somatic
exercise with participants.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
WEBSITES:
The Forgiveness Project: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com
The Sulha Project: https://www.sulha.org.il
Rabbis for Human Rights: https://rhr.org.il
Combatants for Peace: www.peace.org
Friends of The Parents Circle Forum:
The Abraham Initiatives: https://abrahaminitiatives.org
Seeds of Peace International Camp
LEGISLATION:
Legislation in the House of Representatives to advocate for:
H.R. 473 House Gaza Humanitarian Aid Restoration Act of 2025
H.R.3045 West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
H.R. 7645 Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
H.R.7545 Defending the Human rights of Palestinian Children and
Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Legislation in the Senate to advocate for:
S.2667-West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
S.R. 224 Calling for urgent delievery of humanitarian aid to
civilians in Gaza
resolution/224
S.4095 - The Justice for Hind Rajab Act
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