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General introduction
This year we chose to shine a spotlight on civil society organizations that fight for human rights. We chose the B’Tselem organization that operates inside Israel, and six Palestinian organizations: Al-Haq, the Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCI-P), the Bisan Centre for Research and Development, The Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC), Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, and The Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees.
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Doumia-Sakinah: The Pluralistic Spiritual Centre
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"Doumia-Sakinah", or The Pluralistic Spiritual Centre, provides a framework for spiritual reflection on issues at the core of the middle east conflict and the search for its resolution. The PSCC’s halls are available for use by other groups and organizations
Introduction
The Wahat al-Salam Pluralistic Spiritual Centre (PSCC) is one of the Village’s educational institutions. It is a Palestinian-Israeli cultural institution that hosts book launches, film screenings, spiritual and cultural activities and is a meeting place for learning, observing and searching for peace within and between us. This is based on a belief in the values of equality, justice and reconciliation. Its activities draw inspiration from the spiritual sources and heritage of both peoples and those of others, and focus on inter-religious or inter-cultural open discussion.
The PSCC and the House of Silence (Beit Ha-Doumia/Beit As-Sakinah) were founded by Anne Le Meignen and Bruno Hussar, founders of the village of Wahat al Salam - Neve Shalom.
The source of the name doumia (in Hebrew) is in the biblical verse: "To You, Lord, silence [doumia] shall be as praise" (Psalms 2: 2).
The source of the name sakinah (in Arabic) is a verse in the Quran: "He... “sends sent down tranquillity [sakinah] into the hearts of the believers that they will add faith unto their faith.” (Qur’an, 48,4).
The PSCC is dedicated to the memory of the conceiver and founder of the village, Bruno Hussar, and to his legacy, as expressed in his spiritual “last will and testament”:
"Faith in the final victory of love over enmity ... is the is the truest and most profound goal of Wahat al-Salam -Neve Shalom." A righteous man has said: "In a place where there is no love, sow love and reap love. It may be that the one who sows love will not himself reap it, but only another who comes after him. Yet without any doubt, every seed of true love will yield the fruit of love - either today or tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.” And this is the true goal of Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom: to keep alive hope and to plant a lot of love in the dry land of our country. The harvest will eventually come.
The Center’s activities are intended for community members and the public at large. They are publicized on this site, on Facebook, via a WhatsApp group and via an e-mail distribution list. To join the WhatsApp group or mailing list, please contact the Centre’s coordinator, Einat, according to the details below.
The PSCC facilities
The Spiritual Centre and the corner of silence (Doumia - Sakinah), are located at the edge of the village, bordered by woods, nestled among greenery, and overlooking a magnificent view of the Latrun Valley.
There are two buildings:
One is the House of Silence (Beit haDoumia – Beit as-Sakinah), a round structure in which one can sit for quiet observation or prayer. The second is the Pluralistic Spiritual Centre building, inaugurated in May 2000. This building is intended for activities. It includes two large halls with a central courtyard. The halls are available for rental by other organizations or individuals for activities that are in keeping with the spirit of the place.
The Garden of Rescuers
In the grounds of the Spiritual Centre is The Garden of Rescuers, which has been established to honor groups or individuals who have acted to save others in times of hardship. An annual award ceremony takes place there, close to the date of the European Day of the Righteous (March 6).
For contacts
Pluralistic Spiritual Community Centre
Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom
Doar Na Shimshon 99761
By phone: 052-590-6607
By e-mail:
pscc@nswas.info
More photos from activities:
Portfolio
Articles
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B’Tselem The International Rescuers Award 2023 Winner
16 March 2023 -
Yair Auron and the Garden of Rescuers
15 March 2023WASNS member Prof. Yair Auron is the initiator of the Garden of Rescuers project
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Rescuer of the year award 2023 - Call for nominations
25 January 2023We are seeking nominations for the annual award for persons or organizations who either today or in the past have acted to support or to save the lives of others.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
12 December 2022At the Spiritual Center we marked the day with a panel discussion and dance performance
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International Peace Day at the Spiritual Center
30 September 2022September 21 is International Peace Day. This year, we observed this special date as an evening event in the Spiritual Center’s International Rescuers Garden.
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An Interview with Einat Bezalel
1 June 2022For Einat Bezalel, the PSCC combines everything she loves.
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International Rescuers Awards to Atefa Ghaffoury and Ta’ayush
1 June 2022The awards were presented on March 10 2022 (to mark the annual European Day of the Righteous)
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Int’l Rescuers Day 2022
2 March 2022On March 10 there will be a special ceremony to honour contemporary rescuers.
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The Spiritual Center hosts leaders of three religions
2 August 2021The PSCC interfaith program + a book launch, a film screening, and a discussion on the "citizenship law".
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The Life of Palestinians in the Shadow of the Citizenship Law
25 July 2021An evening of personal testimony and discussion
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Upgrading the Garden of Rescuers
20 March 2021Thanks to GARIWO and the WASNS friends associations for their support for some wonderful improvements and additions.
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International Rescuers Award Ceremony, 2021
15 March 2021, by Hezzi SchousterMarch 4 2021: The Spiritual Center and the community honored the organizations Médecins sans Frontières and Physicians for Human Rights in the 2021 with the annual award for contemporary rescuers.
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PSCC reopens with a live performance and film screening
1 March 2021, by Hezzi SchousterOn Tuesday, February 23, the Spiritual Center reopened after a long period in which it was able to hold only virtual events.
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Panel discussion with actor/filmmaker Muhammad Bakri following recent court ruling
4 February 2021An online event hosted by the PSCC
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Zoom meeting with Rosita Poloni in Bergamo
7 April 2020, by Hezzi SchousterRosita spoke to us from her home at the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy
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Int’l Rescuers Day 2020 - awards to Latrun Abbey, Bella Freund, Issa Kurdia
17 March 2020Our awards committee focused this year on the heroic rescue of people in the framework of our regional conflict
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"One Land for Two Peoples" - an evening in honor of Martin Buber
19 February 2020The PSCC convened a seminar on Martin Buber and his idea of a bi-national state
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Winter holiday celebrations at the Spiritual Center
1 January 2020, by Hezzi SchousterOn Sunday - December 29, 2019 we met to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.
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The Spiritual Center screens one last film for 2019, gets ready for 2020
18 December 2019, by Hezzi Schouster"Five Broken Cameras" was the final film screened in this year’s successful "Community Cinema" series.
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Evening in honor of the Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, at the PSCC
5 December 2019, by Hezzi SchousterThe evening included a film screening, the film’s director and testimony by two bereaved women.
