International Conflict and Local Communities

Anna was joined by Simon Philips, Interfaith Director for the Jewish Representative Council and Vice-Chair of Leeds Faith Forum, and Kaneez Khan, Interfaith and Communities Coordinator for Wellsprings Together. Simon and Kaneez each share how the current conflict in Gaza is affecting faith communities here in Leeds, and they also reflect on the value of interfaith relationships and events, perhaps now more than ever. This is not a conversation about the events in Gaza, rather an opportunity to hear from local people about how this is affecting people in our city.

We also recognise that the subject of this episode can be challenging and distressing to contemplate. We have recorded a number of meditations which you would be welcome to access if you would find that helpful.

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With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.