The Jewish Community of Prince George and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver are presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Prince George residents to attend a presentation on September 29, by two of Israel’s most sought-after public speakers.
Noam and Adi Bedein are authors, speakers and journalists and are currently on a speaking tour of the Pacific Northwest.
The title of the event is “A Journey of Healing: From Holocaust Remembrance to Environmental Renewal” and will include two presentations with an intermission, and Q&A sessions. The topics will be:
- Courage and Memory: Bridging Holocaust Education with the Commemoration of October 7th. This presentation will include a 360-degree tour of The Car Wall, which is a pile of burnt cars west of the Tkuma in the Gaza envelope, resembling the shape of a wall. Originally, this pile was created by evacuating the burnt cars from the Gaza envelope after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and the massacre at the Nova Festival in particular, from where most of the cars came. Later, the wall of burnt cars became a memorial to the massacre, which was the largest terrorist attack in the history of the State of Israel. This presentation will be led by Adi Rabinowitz Bedein, who is a certified tour guide at Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in Jerusalem.
- Environmental Resilience: The Innovative Path to Healing Israel’s Society and Nature’s Treasures. Discover how Israel’s water resources can inspire innovative, sustainable tourism that fosters social resilience and post-traumatic healing while protecting and revitalizing Israel’s natural environment. This presentation will be led by Noam Bedein, who has dedicated his career to documenting the restoration of historic water sources, promoting ecotourism, and strengthening the Abraham Accords for water and marine conservation.
“The Jewish community of Prince George is so thrilled to welcome Noam and Adi to Prince George for this illustrious event,” said Eli Klasner, local community member. “Noam and Adi are exploring the Pacific Northwest, sharing their message of hope and resilience from their unique Israeli perspective and we are certain that their presentations will hold tremendous meaning and interest for people from all walks of life. Additionally, we are so very honoured to have the support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and appreciate their interest in helping to support this event.”
Adi, a third-generation Holocaust survivor, is more than a lecturer; she is a catalyst for change. Serving as a VIP tour guide in Yad Vashem and a private international lecturer, Adi pioneers the groundbreaking approach of ‘Activist Holocaust Education.’ Her thought-provoking lectures connect the lessons of the Holocaust to our daily lives, inspiring individuals to combat Antisemitism, racism and global injustice. Founder of NIHE, Adi spearheads the Network for Innovative Holocaust Education, uniting 170 members from 25 countries. NIHE is a haven for Holocaust educators, scholars, activists, authors, and artists, fostering innovation and collaboration to ensure the remembrance of the Holocaust for future generations. Adi offers seven powerful lectures and workshops sparking awareness and activism.
Noam’s journey is a visual narrative that spans the Sderot Media Center to the Dead Sea Revival Project, culminating in his role as the Foreign Affairs Manager for ISRAEL-is. His passion lies in connecting visual art to environmental diplomacy, promoting sustainability, and nurturing an alliance for water sustainability in the Middle East. With 17 years of experience, Noam shared the human stories of Sderot globally, serving as a foreign spokesperson during crises. Leading an NGO dedicated to restoring historic water sources, promoting ecotourism, and strengthening the Abraham Accords for water and marine conservation, Noam focuses on promoting ecotourism in the MENA region, emphasizing collaboration among Abraham Accord countries to address environmental challenges.
Details are as follows:
Date: Sunday, September 29th
Time: 2pm
Venue: The Prince George Playhouse
Tickets are $10 each and are available for sale at jewishvancouver.regfox.com/agents-of-hope-in-prince-george