TOLEF’s Siraj Awards Presented for 2019
Each year at our Tree of Life annual meeting, we present our Siraj Awards to those who have distinguished themselves... Read More
Raising Awareness
Since 2005 events have been held in many U.S. locations featuring Palestinian, Israeli, and other international speakers who advocate for peace in the Holy Land.
First Hand Experience
Leading interfaith journeys to the Holy Land to observe the violation of human rights in the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian land as well as witness the work of non-violent peacemakers in the region.
Getting Involved
We actively engage our volunteers and former travelers in advocay efforts to effect legislative change and investment strategies.
Our Story
Who are we?
The Tree of Life Educational Fund (TOLEF) strives to provide cross-cultural and transnational travel experiences, interfaith conferences and educational opportunities, helping participants to become more enlightened and engaged in making this a more just and peaceful world in which to live.
Current Action
H.R. 2407: New Bill Promoting
Palestinian Children's Rights
Tree of Life Educational Fund and its partners are working together to encourage Congressional support for H.R. 2407 – Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act. This bill was introduced in 2019 by Congresswoman Betty McCullom, a followup to her H.R.4391 bill last year.
2020 March Journey
Our next Tree of Life journey will be
A Journey
Toward Hope
We will meet with Palestinians who, despite their dire circumstances, continue to have hope and continue to lay the foundation for a more promising future in the Holy Land. We will have the honor of meeting with those who exemplify what it means to be a contradiction to the violence and injustices of this world.
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Direct from the Refugee Camps
Tree of Life Educational Fund Westmoreland UCC Mideast Committee and the 2019 North America Nakba Tour invite you to The... Read More
Year in Review | Newsletter
Learn what we’ve been up to at Tree of Life Educational Fund. Download a PDF file of this newsletter here.
Fall Speaker Series – October 2018
Thank You for Supporting Tree of Life’s Rachel’s Children Fall Lecture Series! Since January of this year, more than 900... Read More
Knesset member to speak in Conn.
The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, voted on July 19th to formally tear equal citizenship rights away from the Palestinian population... Read More
Speak Out For Palestinian Lives
This Sunday in New Haven – come if you can and bring friends! Sunday, April 29th at 1:05 pm at... Read More
An Evening with Col. Ann Wright
A Fundraiser for the Flotilla to Gaza Wednesday, April 4 6:30 PM: Dinner (Catered by Tangiers Market) 7:30 PM: Talk... Read MorePeople say, “What is the sense of our small effort?” They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time. – Dorothy Day
Staying in Touch
Keep informed about new actions,
TOLEF upcoming events, and our news.
“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