Sensitively photographed by Beverly Duperly Boos, the exhibit transports us into the reality of the Middle East, allowing us to walk alongside Israelis and Palestinians in their day-to-day lives. Large portraits, integrated with personal stories, provide a unique window into the conflict that both peoples endure. These accounts reveal how individual resolve and belief in human dignity can keep one’s heart open to new possibilities. Viewers are challenged to see beyond stereotypes into a deeper, more compassionate understanding of both peoples. Through this experience, we are moved to take these perspectives into our own backyard, to better understand our relationships, community, and the world.

This compelling photographic exhibition is traveling across the United States and will be housed at Gallery 37, 66 Randolph Street, Chicago, October 28–December 27, 2005. For more information, visit www.openingoftheheart.org.

The Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine (CJPIP) is a community-based organization founded to develop and support activities that further the cause of peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. The 2005-06 Community Education and Dialog Series, running September 2005 through May 2006, will bring distinguished speakers and cultural events to Chicago-area audiences, including Yigal Bronner, Michael Tarazi, Joel Beinin, Lisa Hajjar, Kathleen & Bill Christison, and Nadia Hijab, and several multimedia events. See all planned events in this series. Series presenters will appear in Oak Park and elsewhere throughout the Chicago and suburban areas. Events are subject to change. Speakers do not necessarily represent the views of CJPIP.

Please support our work! In this ambitious program year, your financial support is critical to our success: your generous donation will enhance our ability to reach a broad public with these events. Donations may be mailed to CJPIP, P.O. Box 3667, Oak Park, IL 60303. If you wish your donation to be tax-deductible please make your check out to The Illinois Justice Foundation/CJPIP. Thank you.