Women of Vision, Sept. 21

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Four women, diverse in their origin and tradition, with years of experience in peace-pursuing, arts, and community activism, embark on a journey together in the midst of darkness and chaos. Two Jewish women and two Arab women from the Holy Land come together to weave a new narrative of unity and peace.

Women of Vision are arriving from Israel to the United States and will be at All Souls Church on Saturday September 21 at 6:30 p.m. ready to share their hearts’ vision in sacred space with you. We invite you to pray, to dream, to lead the way out of the fire of war into leadership and responsibility. We will create ritual, sing, dance and learn together, and through our stories, rediscover our common humanity and yearning for peace and community. Join us in visioning a new way together.

They have met monthly as friends for decades and share that “We meet every new moon. We cry, we dream, we laugh, we sing, we dance, and we light the candle of hope. Our hearts unite on those evenings, lighting the way forward for all of us. It strengthens us in our daily life that is in a constant state of fear, war, and tragedy. We keep coming together, we keep the light on, we keep friendship, we keep hope. We insist on inspiring and manifesting this dream with you.” 

Rabbi Amita Jarmon, for the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, left, and Rev. Telos Whitfield, Minister of All Souls Church, right. They are both part of the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Leaders Alliance and are inspired to be co-hosting Women Of Vision on Saturday, September 21.
Rabbi Amita Jarmon, for the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, left, and Rev. Telos Whitfield, Minister of All Souls Church, right. They are both part of the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Leaders Alliance and are inspired to be co-hosting Women Of Vision on Saturday, September 21.

Women of Vision is dedicated to strengthening leadership that supports Arab and Jewish women in and outside of Israel to work together.  We refuse to be enemies.  We hold together a vision of unity and of loving shared society.  Women of Vision is looking for people to become part of this consciousness and expand the space for people moving together “in the field beyond right and wrong.” 

This event is co-hosted by the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community and All Souls Church, who have a long-standing partnership and support for each other’s communities.  

Donations of checks or cash will be accepted to support the Women of Vision trip to the United States. 

For more information, please contact the office at All Souls Church at 802-254-9377, or Rev. Telos Whitfield at 802-376-4977 or visit our website, www.ascvt.org. 

Meet the Women of Vision:

Dorit Bat Shalom is an 8th generation Israeli Jewish artist and psychodrama therapist involved extensively in peace work in Israel and abroad. Dorit is an elder, a ritual artist and founder of “Women of Vision.”

Dorit Bat Shalom is an 8th generation Israeli Jewish artist and psychodrama therapist involved extensively in peace work in Israel and abroad. Dorit is an elder, a ritual artist and founder of “Women of Vision.”

 

 

 

Marwa Abu Juila is an entrepreneur and activist, walking the path of peace and devotion. She holds an MA in Conflict Transformation and degrees in Behavior Analysis and Waldorf education, and guides teams of educators in schools in mixed Arab-Jewish cities. She leads youth circles in the art of healing and social engagement, including sound healing, Sufi singing and arts & crafts. She currently studies Radical Aliveness https://radicalaliveness.org with Ann Bradney. Marwa Abu Juila is an entrepreneur and activist, walking the path of peace and devotion. She holds an MA in Conflict Transformation and degrees in Behavior Analysis and Waldorf education, and guides teams of educators in schools in mixed Arab-Jewish cities. She leads youth circles in the art of healing and social engagement, including sound healing, Sufi singing and arts & crafts. She currently studies Radical Aliveness https://radicalaliveness.org with Ann Bradney.

 

Shira Golan is a musician, songwriter and soul singer who uses her voice for healing. She sings in Hebrew, Arabic and English and initiates multicultural sacred music gatherings for both Arabs and Jews in Israel and abroad. Shira grew up in a Jewish home with a Libyan father and a Polish motherShira Golan is a musician, songwriter and soul singer who uses her voice for healing. She sings in Hebrew, Arabic and English and initiates multicultural sacred music gatherings for both Arabs and Jews in Israel and abroad. Shira grew up in a Jewish home with a Libyan father and a Polish mother

 

 

Amira Abu Atta s a facilitator of women's circles and groups with various populations: youth, students, and adults on topics such as creating a safe space, active listening, trust, somatic work, and more. Additionally, she provides therapeutic support for women on topics such as the monthly cycle, healthy sexuality, fertility, childbirth and menopause.Amira Abu Atta is a facilitator of women’s circles and groups with various populations: youth, students, and adults on topics such as creating a safe space, active listening, trust, somatic work, and more. Additionally, she provides therapeutic support for women on topics such as the monthly cycle, healthy sexuality, fertility, childbirth and menopause.