Omaha Table Talk: Roots of Reconciliation (Read More)

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What does it take to build trust and understanding during conflict? Join a meaningful conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khalid Abu Awwad, two of the leaders of Roots/Shorashim/Judur, a local Palestinian-Israeli initiative dedicated to promoting understanding, nonviolence, and transformation. Rabbi Hanan and Khalid will share their personal journeys and the work Roots is doing in the West Bank to build trust, create new partnerships, and explore paths toward freedom and security for both Palestinians and Israelis. Following their presentation will be a traditional Inclusive Communities small group Table Talk discussions inviting the participants to share their personal journeys to creating peace and inclusion in our community. Registration is required. Click here to register, or for more information.

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Jane H. and Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Conversations for Change Series: Storm Reid (Read More)

The Jane H. & Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Conversations for Change series brings thought leaders from around the world to Omaha to share their experiences around confronting prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination to build and strengthen the bridges between differing communities. This third installment of the series features a one-hour conversation between featured guest, Emmy award winning actress and producer Storm Reid (Euphoria, The Last of Us, A Wrinkle in Time, Missing), and Inclusive Communities Executive Director, Cammy Watkins. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Visit the event page for more information and to get tickets. Attendees may park in nearby parking structures or on the street. Emmy award-winning actress and producer Storm Reid starred in the Sony thriller Missing, released theatrically before being released on Netflix where it quickly rose to #1 in the film category in many countries. She can be seen in a standout episode of the record-breaking HBO series The Last of Us, opposite Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. Her performance on the show earned her an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Reid also stars in Warner Bros’ The Nun 2. She can additionally be seen in the Emmy-winning Sam Levinson and MAX series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney. Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A Seed & Wings Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. Their desire is to create authentic storytelling that is impactful, honest, and reflects the perspectives of all people. Reid is set to star in the Paramount film Becoming Noble which she is producing under her A Seed & Wings banner. Reid will star in and produce Teyana Taylor’s directorial debut Get Lite for Paramount.

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