BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//thejewishfed.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:947855f0-fdee-42bf-afe1-1f45ceb86ed3 X-WR-CALDESC:After more than 500 days of Israel’s fight for survival agains t Hamas and Hezbollah\, many are asking the question: Is there any hope fo r the future of Israel in the wider Middle East? The answer is: Yes! And t hat good news is coming from the countries of the Abraham Accords who are already showing the way to peace in the region. \n\nJoin us for a special hybrid event\, “The Abraham Accords and the Future of the Middle East\,” o n Sunday\, March 30th at 11:00 AM EST at the Jewish Federation of St. Jose ph Valley. Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush\, Scholar in Residence at the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies\, and repr esentatives of Sharaka\, an NGO promoting people-to-people relationships i n the Middle East\, will discuss the path to peace in the region. Attend i n-person for an interactive experience\, or just us on Zoom from anywhere in the world.\n\nThe panelists include: \n\nDr. Banafsheh Keynoush (Unite d States) is a Scholar in Residence at the Kroc Institute for Internationa l Peace Studies and an Affiliate Faculty at the Ansari Institute for Globa l Engagement with Religion at the University of Notre Dame. Her latest co- authored book is 'The Abraham Accords: National Security\, Regional Order and Popular Representation'. She is also the author of the best-selling ac ademic book 'Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?'.\n\nDan Feferman (Is rael): \nDan Feferman co-chair of the board of Sharaka and past Executive Director. He is an Israeli-American author\, speaker\, researcher\, and th ought leader who focuses on Israel\, the Jewish world\, and the Middle Eas t. He publishes and speaks regularly in Israel and around the world. After serving as an adviser on national security matters in the Israeli Defense Ministry\, Feferman was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute an d co-founded the Gulf-Israel Policy Forum\, before joining Sharaka.\n\nDr Ahmed Khuzaie (Bahrain):\nDr Ahmed Khuzaie is a distinguished figure in in ternational relations and political strategy\, celebrated as an accomplish ed professor\, political consultant\, and think-tanker. Based in Bahrain\, he has earned acclaim for his insightful analysis and innovative approach es to global policy\, significantly influencing both academic thought and real-world political practice. As a best-selling author\, Dr Khuzaie has e nriched public discourse on international affairs\, providing clarity and foresight on complex geopolitical issues. His dynamic career not only insp ires future leaders but also serves as a cornerstone for contemporary deba te and decision-making in a rapidly evolving global landscape.\n\nLoay Al Shareef (UAE): Loay Al Shareef\, hailing from the dynamic regions of the UAE and Saudi Arabia\, is a renowned social media influencer\, peace advoc ate\, and linguistics expert. Leveraging his profound understanding of lan guage and culture\, he has built a formidable online presence that inspire s dialogue and fosters intercultural understanding. Passionate about promo ting peace\, Loay uses his platforms to bridge divides and champion unity in an increasingly interconnected world. His expertise and innovative comm unication strategies make him a sought-after speaker and thought leader\, continually reshaping discussions on global harmony and cultural diplomacy .\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the event\, please contact Federa tion Community Relations Director Bob Feferman at rfeferman@tehjewishfed.o rg\n X-WR-RELCALID:4511cfab4af2204539c21bb264ca0219 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20251102T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20260308T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63fb0c36-2c45-42d4-94dd-afc7df0b1272 DTSTAMP:20260430T020041Z DESCRIPTION:After more than 500 days of Israel’s fight for survival against Hamas and Hezbollah\, many are asking the question: Is there any hope for the future of Israel in the wider Middle East? The answer is: Yes! And th at good news is coming from the countries of the Abraham Accords who are a lready showing the way to peace in the region. \n\nJoin us for a special h ybrid event\, “The Abraham Accords and the Future of the Middle East\,” on Sunday\, March 30th at 11:00 AM EST at the Jewish Federation of St. Josep h Valley. Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush\, Scholar in Residence at the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies\, and repre sentatives of Sharaka\, an NGO promoting people-to-people relationships in the Middle East\, will discuss the path to peace in the region. Attend in -person for an interactive experience\, or just us on Zoom from anywhere i n the world.\n\nThe panelists include: \n\nDr. Banafsheh Keynoush (United States) is a Scholar in Residence at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and an Affiliate Faculty at the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion at the University of Notre Dame. Her latest co-a uthored book is 'The Abraham Accords: National Security\, Regional Order a nd Popular Representation'. She is also the author of the best-selling aca demic book 'Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?'.\n\nDan Feferman (Isr ael): \nDan Feferman co-chair of the board of Sharaka and past Executive D irector. He is an Israeli-American author\, speaker\, researcher\, and tho ught leader who focuses on Israel\, the Jewish world\, and the Middle East . He publishes and speaks regularly in Israel and around the world. After serving as an adviser on national security matters in the Israeli Defense Ministry\, Feferman was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute and co-founded the Gulf-Israel Policy Forum\, before joining Sharaka.\n\nDr A hmed Khuzaie (Bahrain):\nDr Ahmed Khuzaie is a distinguished figure in int ernational relations and political strategy\, celebrated as an accomplishe d professor\, political consultant\, and think-tanker. Based in Bahrain\, he has earned acclaim for his insightful analysis and innovative approache s to global policy\, significantly influencing both academic thought and r eal-world political practice. As a best-selling author\, Dr Khuzaie has en riched public discourse on international affairs\, providing clarity and f oresight on complex geopolitical issues. His dynamic career not only inspi res future leaders but also serves as a cornerstone for contemporary debat e and decision-making in a rapidly evolving global landscape.\n\nLoay Al S hareef (UAE): Loay Al Shareef\, hailing from the dynamic regions of the U AE and Saudi Arabia\, is a renowned social media influencer\, peace advoca te\, and linguistics expert. Leveraging his profound understanding of lang uage and culture\, he has built a formidable online presence that inspires dialogue and fosters intercultural understanding. Passionate about promot ing peace\, Loay uses his platforms to bridge divides and champion unity i n an increasingly interconnected world. His expertise and innovative commu nication strategies make him a sought-after speaker and thought leader\, c ontinually reshaping discussions on global harmony and cultural diplomacy. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding the event\, please contact Federat ion Community Relations Director Bob Feferman at rfeferman@tehjewishfed.or g\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T123000 LOCATION:3202 Shalom Way\, South Bend\, IN 46615 US SUMMARY:The Abraham Accords and the Future of the Middle East END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR