The Common Vein

Director,  Middle East Program

anael@creativityforpeace.com
www.creativityforpeace.com
MOBILE -972 54 7547640
FAX- 972 153 54 7547640

 

 

Anael Harpaz grew up in South Africa during Apartheid. Her father, an ardent Zionist born in Palestine in 1927, frequently spoke of returning home. At 15, Anael visited Israel and took part in an ulpan program run by the Jewish day school she attended. She was caught up in the atmosphere of triumph and pride and determined to return to Israel to become a soldier. After finishing high school she and her family moved to Israel. She learned Hebrew, studied to be a kindergarten teacher, served in the army, and married a pilot in the Israeli air force. (I have three gorgeous copper haired children and am now divorced)

Anael raised three wonderful children. The death of her fourth infant sparked a long spiritual journey that continues to this day. In the early 1990s, during the first Intifada in the Palestinian town of Nablus, she encountered the suffering of the ?other? for the first time. It has taken years of spiritual seeking, studying many healing modalities, and becoming a spiritual healer before she found her life?s work at Creativity for Peace, where she facilitates compassionate dialogue and directs the organization?s Middle East program, along with Silvia Margia. She is part of two Arab/Jewish women?s groups, Beyond Words and Woman of Vision, and participates in many interfaith gatherings. Anael is a poet and has written a manuscript entitled Pieces to Peace.

My Family

Omri Tommy and Maya

I have three gorgeous copper haired kids ? Omri 32, Tommy 29, and Maya 25

Omri

Omri is an International DJ ?loved music from the moment he was born?..before he was walking, he was at the buttons of the stereo ? he has made a disc called Out of the Blue.

 

Tommy

Tommy is a photographer ? works for Yediot Achronot Tel Aviv ? has taken part in exhibitions  and in May his work will be shown in New York through the Peres Centre for Peace at an exhibition called ?Frames of Reality?.

Maya

And Maya is studying psychology and works for a data retrieval computer company.  At the moment she has taken three months break and is travelling with her boyfriend Meir in New Zealand and the South Pacific. her boyfriend is an artist among other things ? he is painting this picture of her?.!!!!

Summer Camp 2009

This summer?s camp was as powerful and challenging as ever. We brought the largest group we have ever hosted in a single session ? 20 girls ? who came with pain as well as hope for peace. Because of the war in Gaza they were understandably angry and grief-stricken. There were many dialogues filled with heated arguments on both sides. In the end, these strong young women realized the value of speaking from the heart and listening without judgment.

?This experience left a mark on my personality that I won?t forget and changed my point of view on everything,? one camper said.

?I learned how to accept other?s opinions. I was exposed to a big part about the life of the people who I was afraid of. This changed me and I hope we will change future generations,? said another girl.

We also had a lot of fun. Rather than tell you in words, please enjoy the following photos from this summer?s camp.

Anael

 Through Dialogue

Through Education

 

Through Art

 

Through Gardening

Through Interaction

Through Mutual Respect

 

Through Love

 

2010 Home is Where Your Story Begins