I went to the first Siach conference (see below) last summer. It was an amazing opportunity to meet fellow activists all along the religious and social justice/environmental spectrum. It is premised on created a world-wide conversation, and new, unexpected synergies to make things happen.
This summer, it is in Israel If you are interested, check out the information below.
Siach: An Environment and Social Justice Conversation
Applications for 2012 conference are open!
WHAT: A unique opportunity to meet, share and collaborate with fellow social justice and environment activists from across the Jewish world. Siach, an Environment and Social Justice Conversation, brings together committed activists from across Israel, North America, and Europe. Supported by the UJA Federation of New York, with anchors in the US, Israel and Great Britain, and scores of member organizations, Siach is deepening the nuanced understanding of Jewish Peoplehood and Israel engagement with those for whom the pursuit of social and environmental justice is one of the defining characteristics of their identity.
WHERE: The second annual Siach conference will take place in Ohalo Manor Hotel, on the Kinneret in Israel.
WHEN: June 15-18, 2012
WHO: We are looking for individuals who are doers, networkers, out-of-the-box thinkers and visionaries with the desire to share our vision of creating a global network of collaboration in the areas of environment and social justice.
Stipends up to $1200 are available.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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