‘Women of Vision’ programs underway in Pioneer Valley

The First Church of Deerfield, pictured at 71 Old Main St., is one of the venues that will host a “Women of Vision” program this week.

The First Church of Deerfield, pictured at 71 Old Main St., is one of the venues that will host a “Women of Vision” program this week. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

All Souls Church, pictured at 399 Main St. in Greenfield, is one of the venues that will host a “Women of Vision” program this week.

All Souls Church, pictured at 399 Main St. in Greenfield, is one of the venues that will host a “Women of Vision” program this week. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Staff Report

Published: 09-23-2024 2:55 PM

Four women from Israel — two Arab and two Jewish who are diverse in their origins and traditions — will share stories, songs and art based on hope and healing during a series of “Women of Vision” programs that are now underway.

Upcoming tour dates and venues are as follows:

■Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. — First Church of Deerfield, 71 Old Main St. in Deerfield.

■Wednesday, Sept. 25, doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — All Souls Church, 399 Main St. in Greenfield.

■Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. — For educators, at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. in Springfield.

All four women have years of experience in peace-pursuing, arts and community activism. The four women are a part of a larger multi-faith, multi-cultural community of Druze, Bedouin, Jewish, Circassian, Palestinian women in and outside of Israel who spark a culture of hope and healing through art, song, storytelling and ritual, and have been so doing for years.

Through their sharing, the goal of the “Women of Vision” programs is to rediscover common humanity, and yearning for peace and community.

Donations of checks or cash will be accepted, with money raised going directly to the women for food and transportation. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for donations at gofundme.com/f/support-women-of-visions-journey-to-hope.

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