In spite of discouraging political acts in the Middle East -- and
ineptitude and tragic "taking sides"  by governments -- we thought you'd
like to take a moment for some inspiration, a glimmer of cooperation and
shared creativity.
     PALESTINIAN AND JEWISH RECIPES FOR PEACE is a new, very-grassroots,
very-nonprofit, beautiful cookbook publishing-first we just helped write.
     There are stories about the people, photos, and recipes for the table
and for relationship-building at home, in school, and between nations.
     The cookbook is newly-produced by our 12-year-old Jewish-Palestinian
Living Room Dialogue Group here on the San Francisco Peninsula, preparing
for its 151st meeting.
     Especially at this special season of light and hope, please take a
moment to read about this publishing breakthrough at:
                http://traubman.igc.org/recipes.htm
     We're better at Sustained Dialogue than writing on Newsgroups, so
please excuse any unintended repetition of this message.

     With our warmest wishes,           Libby and Len Traubman  -- Nahida
and Adham Salem