Scott Brockman

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Oct 16, 2023, 12:54 AM

Dear fellow progressive Jews. No cease-fire now

Dear Fellow Progressive Jews, I really hate referencing a Mel Gibson movie at this moment but reading and listening to some of my fellow travelers on the left asking for a “ceasefire now” is adding to an ineffable pain...

Apr 6, 2017, 1:56 AM

Thrown stones or Stepping Stones.

Thoughts while reading countless Facebook posts and blog entries from my desk in Neve Shalom Wahat al-Salam today. Everyone knows there are issues of incitement. We all know there are people who hold maximalist ideas. We all know leaders use...

Dec 29, 2016, 11:53 PM

Fighting for Peace

As I was being bombarded this week with questions about the UN vote and then Kerry’s speech I received the below email from the General Manager of the Oasis of Peace -Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam. Dear Friends, In these difficult and...

Dec 20, 2016, 5:30 PM

All it takes to spur ad hominem attacks on Facebook, even from those who agree with you, is the mention of J Street

Sep 14, 2016, 4:45 AM

I don't want to go to sleep. I am in Israel in my bed and this evening grows darker while the moon sets slowly over Neve Shalom. I don't want to go to sleep because I am almost compelled to drive...

Jul 8, 2016, 9:10 AM

Remembering Elie Wiesel – Advisory Board Member at the American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam

Elie Wiesel will be missed at the American Friends of Neve Shalom/ Wahat al-Salam (Oasis of Peace). Mr. Wiesel served on our advisory board and was inspired himself by the existence and work of the small village we support...

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About Me

During his 25+ years as a Jewish communal professional and leader he has always been driven by a passion to repair our broken world and pursue peace. Scott lives in Northern California and has worked and lived in Israel.