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The purpose of the entire Torah is to establish peace, as it is written, “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace”

What is Sia’h Shalom?

‘Sia’h Shalom’ promotes a unique approach to fostering peace, drawing inspiration from Jewish thought, group facilitation, and psychodrama. We believe this vision has the power to heal Israeli society by bridging social, communal, educational, and political divides.
To realize this goal, Sia’h Shalom offers transformative training programs for public leaders and community members.
These programs guide participants through innovative group processes, fostering meaningful connections, partnerships, and collaborative projects that span diverse sectors and areas of life.

Our work

• Core groups for Leaders.

• Facilitator training courses.

• Communities in conflict.

• Work with the international community.

• Friends of Sia’h Shalom in North America.

• Programs following October 7th.

Our people

“My inspiration for our work in Sia’h Shalom stems from my deep
familiarity with the concept of ‘Unity of opposites’, which I first encountered in the writings of Rabbi Kook and the Maharal of Prague. ‘Unity of opposites’ is a powerful concept that encourages us to view the world through a lens of paradox, embracing opposing forces in harmony. I discovered this concept during my doctoral studies, and it opened up new and exciting possibilities for me, far beyond the Western liberal discourse I grew up with.”

Prof. Avinoam Rosenak

“My background in group facilitation and psychodrama has taught me
that peace, like a hidden oasis in a desert, requires deep exploration. As a facilitator, my role is to cultivate group dynamics and create the conditions for this hidden resource to emerge, without negotiating or imposing solutions—much like digging deep to find water in the desert.”

Sharon Leshem Zinger

“One of the insights I’ve gained is that the English word ‘peace’ and the Hebrew
word ‘shalom’ have distinct meanings. While ‘peace’ originates from the Latin ‘pax,’ signifying an agreement or deal, ‘shalom’—like the Arabic ‘salaam’—derives from the word ‘shalem,’ meaning wholeness or unity.”