DIALOGUE & DIVERSITY

Building bridges between communities

ABOUT US

Dialogue & Diversity is a Jewish initiative of intercultural dialogue, whose objective is to promote understanding and acceptance of our differences...

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We were truly grateful and fortunate to have the opportunity to host such an engaging and enjoyable group. It was a fantastic experience.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Catholic friends on the passing of Pope Francis.

We will always remember his graciousness in welcoming an EJCC delegation to the Vatican, where we presented several of our intercultural initiatives, including Dialogue & Diversity.

During that memorable meeting, he expressed his support for transparency and truth by encouraging the opening of hidden Inquisition archives — a vital project led by Genie Milgrom, who was part of our delegation.

May his legacy of dialogue and understanding continue to inspire

It was fantastic to have this lovely and fun group from the Lycée Emile Jacqmain with us!

We were honored and privileged to be able to host this interesting and fun group. It was brilliant.

Sunday evening, we had the wonderful opportunity to come together for Iftar, sharing this special moment with strong, inspiring women. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so meaningful!

Today we had the amazing opportunity to welcome a huge grup of students from Isala Van Diest from Laeken for a visit to the synagogue.

Yesterday, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome a group of students from IMELDA for a visit to the synagogue.

Yesterday we had the pleasure and privilege of welcoming the group of 15 inquisitive and delightful students of Pole Jeune de Nivelles. We conducted a workshop on a brief introduction to Judaism, including a little quiz, visit to the synagogue and extremely diverse dialogue. We were overjoyed to have them.

A Sunday Walk for Cancer: A Celebration of Unity and Strength - On this beautiful autumn Sunday, the air crisp with the gentle breath of the changing season, we gathered for a walk in support of cancer awareness. Everyone was invited, yet it was a circle of women who came together—each carrying her own story, her own strength, her own grace. As we walked beneath the canopy of golden leaves, the sun filtered through the trees, casting light on the paths ahead, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there is always light. This walk wasn’t just a journey of steps—it was a gathering of souls. As we moved forward, we met amazing new people and shared inspiring conversations that deepened our connection to one another. There was a silent understanding that, at our core, we are all one, created by G.d, and our lives are bound together by love, hope, and a shared purpose. A heartfelt and inspiring talk by Kadija Chentouf of Kaisen Life echoed in our hearts, a reminder that healing is not just physical, but spiritual. We are all interconnected, and when we support one another, we reflect the divine light that resides within each of us. Her words, filled with compassion and wisdom, left us uplifted, knowing that our collective strength and unity can overcome any challenge. This walk was made possible by the partnership between Kaisen Life and Dialogue & Diversity, two organizations dedicated to fostering community, support, and understanding. Many thanks to all the participants who joined us, for your presence, your energy, and your belief in the power of togetherness. As we walked, the autumn leaves beneath our feet became a symbol of renewal and growth. Just as the trees shed their leaves in preparation for the next season, we too shed our fears and doubts, embracing the future with hope and resilience. For we are all one, connected by the same divine force, walking together in love, strength, and unity.

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🗣️ Curious about diversity and how it relates to our every day life?

👉🏼 Swipe to learn more about diversity and how it makes up the fabric of our beautiful EU!

What does diversity mean to you

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Today, we had so much fun with two groups of public schools in our workshop on Discovering Jewish culture with the JQuiz by CEJI

Europe will have a vibrant Jewish life rooted in 2000 years of history, in harmony and dialogue with all communities. If you are a maker of your own fate, join us in #WeAreOne ##EuropeanJewish&Proud. link in the comment

Atelier Culinaire avec notre Cheffe culinaire @simonaelharar et notre merveilleuse Naturopathe @nahima.elayadi afin de manger bien tout en faisant attention à ce que nous avalons!

The European Jewish Community Centre and Dialogue & Diversity wish you all a Happy Easter!
May you celebrate with joy and happiness!

Testimony 🖋️

Maria is a ukrainian war refugee
She has cancer of blood and tells us her story in Belgium

#ukraine🇺🇦 #war #testimonytime #belgium🇧🇪

Yachad Together is a beautiful project that brings people together!
Today we are not only sharing our recipes for the best chocolate chip cookies and Challot- which we bake freshly every week and bring with us to visit on Shabbat. But also asking for new people who would like to join the project.
The Yachad together project was created during Covid where many people felt isolated. Taking care of one another and reaching out to each other are key values in Jewish custody. More and more volunteers came together and went around Brussels and visited young and old.
Since then Yachad Together has become an amazing project which matches volunteers and isolated people for a supportive visit on a weekly basis!
Especially in these times it is so important to build community and stand together!
If You are interested in receiving packages and visits or know anyone that would be interested, then click here and let us know!
Enjoy your homemade baked goods and let us know what you think:)

Book club sur le livre "L'île aux arbres disparus" de @shafakelif présenté par notre passionnée de bouquins, Sharon ! Nous avons rencontré beaucoup de nouveaux visages de femmes lors cette activité, merci à toutes pour votre bienveillance et votre partage 💕

A productive dialogue with H.E. Ambassador of Bahrain Mr. Abdulla bin Faisal bin Jabr Al Dosari 🇧🇭✨ Emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diversity in fostering cohesion and peace. Diverse perspectives enrich our discussions for a more inclusive and harmonious world. #diplomacy #dialogue #diversity #peace

Nous sommes allées dans une maison de quartier à la rencontre de femmes musulmanes afin d'apprendre à mieux se connaître et à respecter toutes les religions, croyances et cultures

"Sharing more than just meals. Cooking isn't just about flavors and ingredients; it's about connection and care. 🍲💕 Whether it's whipping up a family dinner or baking treats for friends, the act of cooking for others nourishes not only their bodies but also their souls. It's in those moments of slicing, stirring, and sizzling that we create memories and strengthen bonds. So let's keep spreading love, one recipe at a time. Who's with me? #CookingForOthers #SpreadLoveThroughFood #FoodBringsUsTogether"

Le temps file !
Psssst nos batmitzvot ont fêté Tu B'Shvat, eh oui !
De l'histoire de la fêté en passant par la réalisation de pâtisseries gastronomiques, les filles ont adoré leur soirée!

Oui les discours de haine nous entourent constamment que ce soit dans la vraie vie ou sur les réseaux sociaux
@helldan98 nous a donné un workshop fabuleux sur la reconnaissance des discours de haine et comment s'en protéger!

Parcours de femmes et rôles modèles
Qui est votre modèle et quels sont vos valeurs et/ou caractéristiques fondamentales ?
Une introspection partagée très enrichissante
Quel beau dimanche 🤗

Pour l’atelier du 18 février nous innovons !
On propose de lire un roman (les vacances c’est idéal!) et de se retrouver le 18 février pour en discuter.

Nous avons choisi « L’Ile aux Arbres Perdus” (« The Island of Missing Trees ») de Elif Shafak, un conte qui nous fait naviguer entre Chypre et Londres et écouter les confidences d’un figuier, le personnage clé du roman. Un figuier de Nicosie, dont une bouture transplantée par Kostas en Angleterre et devenue un bel arbre dans son jardin londonien, qui est la mémoire de son histoire d’amour interdit avec Defne. En 1974, dans la Chypre déchirée par la guerre civile gréco-turque, le jeune grec Kostas et Defne, une jeune fille turque, s’aiment mais doivent se séparer pour échapper à la haine et à la violence. Kostas s’exile à Londres où ils se retrouveront et se marieront bien des années plus tard.

Un magnifique roman qui explore la diversité culturelle et les identités multiples avec beaucoup de poésie.

Une édition poche est disponible à 8,90€ à commandez dans toute librairie ou en ligne.

Presentation de l’éditeur français
https://editions.flammarion.com/l-ile-aux-arbres-disparus/9782080263179

Femmes inspirantes

Est-ce qu’une femme vous a marqué par son exemplarité ? son parcours ? son œuvre ? ses valeurs ? son combat ?
Si elle n‘avait été là, est-ce que le monde serait pareil ? Si elle n’avait pas été là, est ce que ma vie aurait été pareil?

Rejoignez nous le 21 janvier pour un atelier passionnant sur les roles modèles féminins, comprendre ce concept et pourquoi il est important (ou pas).

Today the @eppgroup held the annual Intercultural Dialogue conference in Santiago De Compostela. It was great to be here with so many friends

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the best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue

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Events

Programmes

OUR PROGRAMMES

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL STUDENTS

Workshops for School - Embracing My Diversity

D&D welcomes schools located in Brussels, private and public for an introduction to Jewish culture and a workshop on Diversity. Our aim is to create a “safe-space” for students coming from different cultural backgrounds to discuss the topic of diversity. With this get-together, young people will get a chance to learn about the diverse identities each one has within themselves and will rediscover what makes up the identity of their classmates.

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WOMEN

A women’s discussion group that gathers once every two months with Jewish, Muslim, Christians, Buddhist and non-confessional women in a warm and open environment to discuss each other’s challenges, culture and tradition and where we address the stereotypes and misconceptions we face in a frank way. Each session tackles another topic and at the end of a cycle of 5 meetings we lead a social and common project together.

YOUTH

Because the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow we organise training session for youth leaders and students 4 times a year to give them guidelines and equip them with tools to shape a more inclusive society. It is a way to empower young people and give them the keys to participate fully in the society.

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SPORT

Sport brings with it strong values such as mutual respect, ethics and perseverance. Through our sports activities, which take place three times a year, amateurs and athletes from diverse cultures come together around a common passion for sport that goes far beyond their differences, in order to play with pleasure, exchange and build a strong and lasting friendship.

ENTREPRENEURS

High-level entrepreneurs from different industries, backgrounds and schools of thought meet to exchange best practices in business terms and can benefit from a professional presentation, 3 times a year.

INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMMES

EU ADVOCACY

We inform national and EU representatives about current issues of discrimination and we work to promote the visibility of initiatives leading to its resolution. We encourage national and EU officials to support dialogue as an essential way to address the problem of polarization in our society, and to encourage them to move towards a more inclusive society.

RELIGIOUS LEADERS

A discussion group between senior religious leaders who meet 3 times a year and share commitment to human dignity and work together to prevent conflict and promote peaceful coexistence and encourage their communities to do the same. These meetings are often followed by a conference open to the public with about 50 people in attendance.

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