Kitty O. CohenIf you want to have real dialogue and real peace, it is very important to be confident enough to stand there and say, I am Jewish, I am Israeli, and you are Muslim or you are Christian or Orthodox or Catholic, Armenian, or Palestinian. It is very important to establish where we come from and not say, "I am an Israeli woman who wants peace so I am willing to give up my narrative." Kitty O. Cohen immigrated from post-war Europe to the newly established State of Israel in 1948 when she was twelve years old. After studying in the United States, Kitty took part in various dialogue experiences between Israelis and Palestinians during the late 1980's, including the Interfaith Association in Israel, and went on to design programs focusing on therapuetic aspects of dialogue. Later, Kitty established a project focusing on the importance of art for dialogue and peace; she now works with elementary schoolchildren on both sides of the Green Line through theatre and painting projects. The joint exhibition entitled Children of Jerusalem Painting Pain Dreaming Peace opened in Jerusalem in 2004 and is now a travelling exhibit. |
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