for your community/school/organization/church/
mosque/temple/synagogue
Our program is a dynamic interactive experience for ages 12 to 120 years-old.
THE CD
Two minute thirty second video overview of the programHow the concept began
Case study
The Four-Step Healing Process
University of Michigan Dearborn Pluralism Projects' PowerPoint slide presentation of photos of diverse individuals and faith institutions.
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Arts of Citizenship Program pre-presentation PowerPoint on:
The Historical Roots of Abraham
Frequently Asked Questions
Stereotyping
THE FACILITATOR PRESENTS THE PROJECT
Forty minute DVD documentary, University of Michigan Arts of Citizenship Program PowerPoint presentation, and 1-2 1/2 hour interactive dialogue - (2-3 hour presentation)ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU
60/90 minute in-depth small group dialogue about issues presented by the Project."Stepping into 'the Other's' Shoes" Workshop - (Half-day workshop)
Ambassadors Program - Training of facilitators for in depth dialogue - (Full-day workshop)
"Creating New Relationships"- full day workshop
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL (on the CD)
Guided meditation for envisioning peaceCreating safe space - communication guidelines
Prayers, poems and songs for Peace
Testimonials and photos of the young actors and writers on how RTCOA impacted their lives (on the CD)
PRESS COVERAGE (on the CD)
it began with a dream...
Troubled by the seemingly irreconcilable differences in the Middle East and the devastating reality of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Brenda Naomi Rosenberg, Imam Abdullah El Amin and Rev. Dan Buttry, created a concept that became known as "The Children of Abraham Project." One of the first actions of the National Conference for Community and Justice's (NCCJ) Interfaith Partners was to support the creation of this dramatic interpretation of the legacy of Abraham, whose life was the inspiration for Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Produced by Brenda Naomi Rosenberg and Julie Fisher Cummings through their Pathways to Peace Foundation, the play was written by Rachel Urist in collaboration with youth from the three Abrahamic faiths, Brenda and Rick Sperling. Rick is founder and CEO of the Mosaic Youth Theatre—an urban organization that cultivates theatrical skills among young people. (other partnerships)