On the surface, the Israel-UAE and Israel-Bahrain accords, which were concluded within days of one another, do not appear to rise to top-tier status among negotiated settlements. While tangible material exchanges, such as land or specific rights, may be important components of a deal, the two agreements reached this month include something more valuable: recognition. Diplomatic recognition is more than nations agreeing to exchange ambassadors, it is an important indicator of survival.
Read moreIsrael-UAE/Bahrain Abraham Accords Perspectives from EMIS students (Class of 2021) - Interviews by Jaime Musso
The Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony
On September 15th the historic ‘Abraham Accords’ were signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, with the help and supervision of the Trump administration. The Charney Resolution Center interviewed a few EMIS students from the upcoming graduating class of 2021.
Read more'Going Back Home' - Reflections and Thoughts, Jaime Musso
Jaime is welcomed at the airport by EMIS Boarding House Director Ben Dvash.
I am positive that through dialogue and the work of organizations such as the Charney Center, a future where peace and harmony is the norm will be possible, even in the Middle East. And I hope working as an CRC Intern I can contribute to that goal.
Read moreThoughts About Current Events - Benjamin Strezelecki
Left to Right: Benjamin Strezelecki, Tzili Charney and Rodrigo
I am sure that the normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE will contribute positively to the prosperity of both nations. In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I hope that provisions of the deal will be meaningful for achieving just and equitable peace.
Read moreOur Beautiful New Lobby
We thank 19-year old artist Yasmine Porat for her beautiful work in our lobby.
Read moreWelcome EMISers!
Preview of the new CRC brochure, download link below.
Welcome EMIS Class of 2021,
Welcome EMIS students, to the beginning of a new, admittedly very challenging, school year. We would first like to express our appreciation of the efforts made by the EMIS team in order to bring you all here to Israel. It’s been an interesting and disruptive year so far yet all of you with the support of your families have made it here in spite of the obstacles. This year seemingly came out of nowhere and raised a lot of questions about where we go from here as individuals and as a society. 2020 will probably be remembered as a significant point in history and we trust your generation to lead the way and find the answers. The ability to make a difference lies together within each of us as people, not the governments of the world. We know you’ll make the best out of your time here and we wish you success and lots of excitement moving forward. We at the Charney Resolution Center look forward to working with you later on.
Tzili Charney - Founder
Sari Marom-Shaanan - Director
Ophyr Hanan (EMIS alumni) - Ambassador Program Coordinator
Shana Hazboun (EMIS alumni) - Social Media Advertising Coordinator
Jaime Musso (EMIS alumni) - CRC/EMIS Relation Coordinator
The Charney Resolution Center would like to share a brochure to summarize its goals and its mission. Click HERE to download the brochure.
“The mission of our program is to give those involved a platform in implementing their ideas for improving their communities and to spread the Center’s message of peace” -Tzili Charney
Center Goals:
o To encourage young people to become responsible active citizens and future leaders within their communities.
o Prepare young people to eventually partake in real conflict resolution. Mainly through lectures, planned activities, and annual simulated negotiations between delegations.
o Serve as a platform for collaboration with young ambassadors around the world who seek to promote projects in fields related to CRC's mission.
The Power of Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, and a Sea Turtle - Ophyr Hanan
Ophyr, the sea turtle.
“I used the power of diplomacy and conflict resolution to save the life of a Tel Avivian sea turtle among a group of crowd during a celebration of my friend's birthday. I successfully gained the trust of the audience that had formed around the turtle.”
Read moreBlack Lives Matter, Racism and Activism in Memphis, Khanh Ton
I was protesting on a weekly basis, from kneeling for George Floyd to sitting in for defunding the police. I was also educating myself on non-violent civil disobedience and Memphis’s Black history through training and documentaries.
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