MENA 2050 Projects Seeks to Foster Dialogue in the Middle East

 By Nate Feldman

The MENA 2050 project is a grassroots effort to bring together people throughout the Middle East from a variety of nationalities and career backgrounds for dialogue and building a peaceful region.  

On its website, it states that they, "believe in the people of the region's ability to build their future, and that modernization, development, and positive interactions with contemporary civilizations are not concepts that are alien to the Middle East."  

A recent Jerusalem Post profile of the organization ('We Must Coexist': MENA2050 builds peace in the Middle through shared vision by Ohed Merlin) interviewed members from Israel, Egypt, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia about their ideas and the necessity for working together and building a better future.  

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus Releases New Song

 By Nate Feldman

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a group of young Israeli, Palestinian, and other background singers has released a new single called Olam Chesed Yibaneh.  The song can be found on various streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes.  Despite the ongoing war between Israelis and Palestinians, these young singers show the potential of the region if the people can learn to work together with one another.

Eighth Montco Interfaith 5K is Held in Maryland

 By Nate Feldman

The eighth Montco Interfaith 5K was held at the South Germantown Recreational Park in Boyds, Maryland on Labor Day.  

The race goes up and down hills on a series of paved trails through a scenic area.

This annual tradition is sponsored by local synagogues, churches, and mosques around the Maryland and Washington, DC area.  

"We have a lot more in common (with one another)," was the repeated message of the race organizers.