January 4, 2018
This post was brought to you by Sarah Aroeste, group leader for MEJDI’s Tour: 8-Day, 7-Night Jewish Heritage Tour to Macedonia… Growing up in Suburban New Jersey, I always thought the word, “Macedonia,” sounded very exotic. I knew that was where my grandfather came from, and I also knew it was very far away. My five-year-old self…
July 14, 2016
“Business leaders are increasingly aware they have a responsibility to do good and not just make a profit,” said Brian Grim, the president and founder of The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation. “Part of doing good is addressing some of the really tough challenges we face such as extremism and communal conflict.” Click here to…
July 7, 2016
MEJDI Tours has arranged a trip for the Turner family, where Frannie Turner made her Bat Mitzvah with Women of the Wall yesterday. Women of the Wall made a statement on their Facebook page yesterday: “Mazal tov Frannie! What a brave young woman to have a Bat Mitzvah amidst yelling, screaming and whistles blowing,” which…
June 22, 2016
University of Michigan traveled with MEJDI tours in May 2016, where they were filmed and interviewed with Alhurra Television. Enjoy the video below:
May 9, 2016
Aziz Abu Sarah was interviewed by Alan Johnson for Fathom about the role that vision, hope, and bridge building have in creating peace. “What we really need to do is build bridges between these two communities, especially among young people, and this has become my work.” Read the full interview here For more information… Interesting in…
April 22, 2016
Guy Raz from NPR’s TED Radio Hour hosted co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah on this week’s episode, “Beyond Tolerance.” Click on the links below to listen to his story and his inspiration…
March 4, 2016
Press & Guide, a local newspaper for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, announced that Aziz will be have two speaking events at Henry Ford College on March 22, 2016. When describing MEJDI Tours, Aziz states – “Speakers and excursions delve into the true complexity of the situation here,” Abu Sarah said. “We include every point of view:…
February 29, 2016
MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah has a new article published on the TED website entitled How I Learned to Forgive my Brother’s Murderers. In this article, he states: I can’t forget my brother. I don’t think what happened to him is OK. But forgiveness is not about condoning violence or renouncing justice. It’s setting yourself free…
February 3, 2016
During the Faith Travel Association’s (FTA) annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia this week, MEJDI Co-Founder was awarded the Inspire Award. According to FTA, The Inspire Award is FTA’s most prestigious award, given to a person whose outstanding contributions over the course of their career have greatly advanced the faith-based travel market. The successful candidate’s innovative programs…
January 11, 2016
St. Norbert Times, the student-run newspaper for St. Norbert College, highlighted an upcoming trip with MEJDI Tours that students and community members can join. Dr. Robert Pyne, one of the group leaders and planners for this trip, states – “Along with our colleagues in International Education, we believe there is no real substitute for seeing places and…