First-of-its-kind discussion in UAE to focus on peace, spirituality, and the climate crisis
On Sept. 21, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, will headline a historic panel launching the first year of programming at the Abrahamic Family House (AFH) in Abu Dhabi titled “Rethinking Sustainability and Peace Through a Spiritual Lens.” The discussion, held on the International Day of Peace, will highlight YU’s continued commitment to deepening ties and spreading Jewish values in the global community. The other panelists include Dana Kamali, Chief Business Officer at UAE’s Corporate Social Responsibility Fund, which oversees the country’s sustainability efforts, and Dr. Monica Menendez, Associate Dean of Engineering for Graduate Affairs at NYU Abu Dhabi. The event will also include remarks by Mr. Abdulla Al Shehhi, Acting Executive Director of the Abrahamic Family House.