Hannah Rendell and Raed Leil of the Jerusalem International YMCA to speak at Ridgewood YMCA

Community members are invited to attend a presentation by Hannah Rendell and Raed Abu Leil of the Jerusalem International YMCA on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30pm at the Ridgewood YMCA.

The Jerusalem International YMCA has been serving the people of Jerusalem for over 133 years, facilitating peaceful coexistence between its communities. A meeting ground and conference center for people from all backgrounds and nationalities coming together to discuss issues of shared concern, the Jerusalem International YMCA is a safe haven in this complex region and provides a model for how diversity strengthens us all.

Hannah and Raed will be discussing the current situation in Jerusalem, including shared living for divided Palestinian and Israeli communities, and the important work of the Jerusalem YMCA towards conflict mitigation.

Raed Ab Leil is the General Manger of the YMCA Three Arches Hotel. A Palestinian Christian who was born and raised in East Jerusalem, Raed joined the Jerusalem International YMCA (JIY) in 2006 and has been an integral part of the JIY's growth over the last decade.

Hannah Rendell is the Director of Development at the JIY. A Jewish Israeli who is dedicated and passionate about the importance of shared positive experiences between Israeli and Palestinian communities, Hannah brings to this presentation her own personal experiences and perspective on the mission of the JIY in serving its community.

The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood.

To RSVP for this free event, please contact Jen Batelli at 201.444.5600 x320 or email jbatelli@ridgewoodymca.org.