News from Gaza
H.R. 2590: Bill Promoting
Palestinian Rights
Tree of Life Educational Fund and its partners are working together to encourage Congressional support for H.R. 2590 – The Palestinian Children & Families Act. Help encourage Congressional support for this important Human Rights legislation by having your organization sign a Resolution in Support of H.R. 2590
Tree of Life Program – October 2022
City Of Hebron: The Palestinian Struggle for Human Rights
From October 16th-23rd we will be presenting a two hour program exploring the severe impact of the Israeli occupation on the economic vitality of the city of Hebron and the challenges of daily life for Palestinians living there. This program will be offered at different venues in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
July 12 to 24, 2022
Spring Nostalgia Visit
During our March Tree of Life Journey, participants met with an organization – “Spring Nostalgia” – near Nazareth that works with children and teenagers who have suffered from cancer.
Upcoming 2023 Journey
After a successful 2022 journey we are excited to be making preparations for our next journey!
With Ramadan being even earlier in 2023, we plan to depart in either late February or early March. We’ve already heard from many who are interested in taking part in our next journey, and soon, as we get more information, we’ll be sure to post the details on this website.
In the meantime, check your calendars, and let us know if you’re interested!
Staying in Touch
Palestinian Olive Oil
Last year we sold 1.5 tons of organic fair trade Palestinian olive oil. After our expenses, all the proceeds are used to support our academic scholarships, and so we like to refer to the sale of olive oil as our Education in a Bottle program. The olives that produce this oil come from farms in Palestine. Families continue to work their land despite water shortages and being encroached upon by illegal settlements.
“The Palestine problem is not just a problem for the 13 million Palestinian natives (2/3rd refugees or displaced people) but it is a global issue demanding a global solution like happened in South Africa. That is why we really appreciate the amazing work done by TOL to shed light on this issue and get action towards justice and human rights. From Palestine we salute and welcome you. ”
, TOLEF Advisor“TOL is an amazing story. It’s the only place that puts together Christians, Jews and Muslims. At the same time they can join together the story of the Indigenous Bedouins of the Negev and the native Americans all together in the great country of the USA… If TOL didn’t exist someone had to invent it. It’s necessary. It’s genius. I love the idea and concept”
, TOLEF Advisor“We can be a gate in a place that has known so many walls. We will be a voice for those who think that no one listens and no one cares. We will do all that we can to restore justice and decency and integrity to our human institutions. We will live and work and dream for that day when the streets of Jerusalem shall be filled with boys and girls, Jews and Christians and Muslims playing in the street, no longer divided, no longer afraid.”
, TOLEF Founder