CURRENT MISSION

Go to Berlin, Germany and the USA for author events and talks. Organizing more interfaith peace dialogues in Israel, the West Bank, Europe and the US.

ABOUT ME

Dedicated writer, interfaith peace leader, likes to read and share my experiences organizing interfaith dialogues in Israel and the West Bank. Have lived in Paris for over 20 years and teach at the University of Paris.

PHILOSOPHY

The key to peace in this world is through grassroots efforts involving everyone, emphasizing understanding, compassion. . .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm flexible. I like to meet people from all backgrounds, sometimes share coffee, a meal. Most of the time, however, I'm doing author events, interviews and conferences when I'm visiting the States.In the Middle East, I organize interfaith dialogues/marches.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Yes, USA.

Interests

Traveling to organize interfaith peace dialogues in Israel and the West Bank. Like to write poetry and memoirs.Like to cook with friends, or talk, listen to music while drinking strong coffee.

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• history
• law
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Like jazz, latin jazz, slow jazz, soul, salsa, Some Hip Hop & R & B, classic literature (In English and French: Emily and Charlotte Bronté, D.H. Lawrence, Steinbeck, Toni Morrison, Emile Zola, André Gide, Albert Camus, etc.)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bring people together of different social backgrounds, ethnic groups and religions, working and smiling , even in contested areas (war zones, etc.) in the Middle East.

Teach, Learn, Share

Speak fluent English, French, Spanish & Italian. Speak intermediate German. Speak conversational Arabic (Levantine + can read Arabic) and a little Hebrew. Teach anglo-American literature, history, Anglo-American and French Law and philosophy of law. . .

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, Palestine, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France, Morocco, United States