The fruit of relentless peace activism and many years of philanthropic work in the Middle East Peace Network, In Search of Israeli-Palestinian Peace is Shai Har-El's unique, non-utopian, proactive approach to Middle East peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Recognizing the magnitude, complexity, and gravity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the evidenced limitations of traditional diplomacy, the author offers ideas how to enhance the Middle East peace process by adding a non-governmental peacebuilding component to the peace efforts. Such citizen diplomacy efforts, he argues, should be launched at a preliminary conflict transformation phase leading up to the final conflict resolution phase. The ultimate objective of this preliminary phase is to create―through alternative avenues, such as private diplomacy initiatives, transnational mechanisms, and backchannels―a win-win environment that is conducive to settling the conflict. This book details the concepts, measures, and techniques involved in the process with the understanding that the keystone for peace is the defiant power of the human spirit in both societies that are hungry for peace.

In Search of Israeli-Palestinian Peace: An Urgent Call for a New Approach to Middle East Peace

Har-El, Shai

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Introducing a framework to generate new conversations about inter-religious dialogue and create a community of religions, Shai Har-El argues that Islam and Judaism, sister religions, are closely related to one another with roots intertwined in the land, in the language, and in the memories of shared history.

Where Islam and Judaism Join Together: A Perspective on Reconciliation

History

World

This inspirational collection of poems offers insight into the changing seasons of the author's diverse life inn Israel and the United States.

Riding the Waves of Bliss

Religion & Spirituality

Homestead Lighthouse Press

"It all started in the Garden of Eden, 
a blissful place at the edge of the universe, 
a wonderland oasis and paradise 
planted by the Creator."\nRead the rest of the story, A Tale of Two Souls, inside this book. It is a lyrical narrative about discovering purpose in life. Are we all born with a divine 'mission'? How do we investigate, and where? How do we find purpose and meaning every day through life's surprises and challenges, its advances and reversals? Shai Har-El's artful poetic story navigates these swirling waters and carries us safe home to greater understanding and acceptance.\nHar-El speaks to all people of every religious and spiritual practice. He is a trustworthy guide, and A Tale of Two Souls is a poignant tale of engaging fully with life.

A Tale of Two Souls

China and the Palestinian Organizations: 1964–1971

Middle East