Since Oct. 7th over 33,000 Gazans have been killed, over 76,000 injured, over 5,000 missing and more than 1.7 million have been displaced. According to Al Jazeera, the daily death toll of Palestinians surpasses that of any other major conflict in the 21st century.

What part might religion, politics and solidarity play in a solution moving forward? Watch Bright Stars of Bethlehem’s compelling interfaith panel discussion featuring our visionary world changers, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Rabbi Brant Rosen, Dr. Iva Carruthers, and Dr. Rami Nashashibi, each bringing their own unique religious and political perspectives to the table. Bright Stars of Bethlehem will feature hopeful stories of how Dar al-Kalima University is empowering the next generation of creative leaders in Palestine, in the midst of genocide.

"First Presbyterian Church of Evanston hosted a Sunday panel discussion in collaboration with the nonprofit Bright Stars of Bethlehem on the role of religion, politics, and solidarity in the Israel-Hamas war. Mitri Raheb spoke about Bright Stars of Bethlehem, an organization committed to uplifting Palestinians by raising awareness and support for Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, the first and only liberal arts university in Palestine." - The Daily Northwestern