In the Heart of the Other:
A Muslim and a Jew Sharing Words

October 8, 2026

In the Heart of the Other: A Muslim and a Jew Sharing Words
Thursday October 8, 2026
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Spoken word performance followed by interactive workshop
Broadmead Retirement Community, MD

Muslim poet Mohammed Arafat and Jewish storyteller Noa Baum
in a dynamic spoken word program to foster connection and compassion.

Offering a glimpse into the humans behind the headlines,
Noa and Mohammed share their experience and perspectives
as a Jew and Muslim living in the USA, with roots back in Israel and Palestine.

Invited back to the Broadmead Retirement Community in MD for a second time,
here is what was said after the first time:
“I'm still reeling from the powerful words and way you both expressed them. You must have felt the response of the residents and guests. Many expressed their gratitude to me for bringing you.”
Gwen Marable, Broadmead Retirement community MD