About the Peace Tent
Founded in the ancient Middle Eastern tradition of "soolcha"
(Arabic for resolution and forgiveness), which gathers conflicted
parties together in a circle to reach a resolution, the Peace Tent
is a multi-media art installation that uses non-violent
communication methods to teach conflict resolution.
Israeli
artist, peace activist, and psychodrama therapist Dorit Bat- Shalom
brought the Peace Tent to the US to give Americans the opportunity
to relate to the Israeli-Palestinian experience on a deep human
level and to develop a language of compassion.
The Peace
Tent is constructed from multi-colored hangings of cloth, a
decorative Arabic door, and pillows and carpets on the floor. The
inside walls are adorned with multi-media art images of Arab,
Israeli, Palestinian and Bedouin women and children in the depths of
their emotion or behind their veils.
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All images © by Dorit Bat Shalom
Site Design by Whitehorn Web Design
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 "Unveiling
the Tears"
Art sample from
the Peace Tent
by Dorit Bat-Shalom
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"The
Gate to Ein Sof"
Art sample from the
Peace Tent
by Dorit Bat-Shalom
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Programs in the Peace Tent
at the Islamic Cultural Center
Scheduled are workshops, performances, rituals, and discussions. The Peace Tent will also be open for individuals to come
sit, meditate, visit and pray when events are not scheduled.
Saturday, April 26 at 5pm (potluck)
Opening Night - Extending the Olive Branch
Facilitated by Dorit Bat Shalom
Sunday April 27 at 2:30pm-5pm
Teen Program
Facilited by Ahmed Zarah
Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm
Women's Night (potluck)
Facilitated Munira AlBulkhary and Dorit Bat Shalom
Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30pm
Two Philosophies, One Father
Panel Discussion on the common roots of the Islamic and Jewish traditions.
Dr Hamid Mavani and Dr. Avram Davis
Thursday, May 1at 7:30pm
Power of the Words and Supplications
Led by Doctor hamid Mavani
Friday, May 2 at 12pm
Jum'a Prayer and Closing Ceremony
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