Past Events
January 14, 2009 (Wed.)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presentation at 7:00 pm
Christ Our Redeemer Church (43 Maxwell, Irvine, CA 92618)
January 27, 2009 (Tues.)
Interview with Iranian Radio
Please tune into Channel 670 AM to listen.
January 28, 2009 (Wed.)
Beyond Stereotypes Dialogue 12-2 pm
Ring Room in the Cross Cultural Center (UCI).
February 4, 2009 (Wed.)
OTI Presentation at 7:00 pm
Temple Bat Yahm (in the Main Sanctuary) (1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, CA 92660)
March 3, 2009 (Tuesday)
Presentation at L.I.F.E in Laguna Woods 5-9 pm
24262 Punta Alta (Clubhouse #5), Laguna Woods 92653
March 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
Intercultural Journeys: Bridging Peace--Melodies and Dialogues of The Middle East
March 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm
The UC Irvine Student Center (Doheny Beach B)

The celebrated Oud virtuoso and singer, Naser Musa and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist, Udi Bar-David, founder and artistic director of Intercultural Journeys will bring a blend of Arabic and Jewish melodies to UCI.
An open
dialogue will follow the performance with all participants, bringing
partnership between people from all different backgrounds.
*Sponsored by UCI's: CCPB and MESSI
April 3, 2009 (Friday)
University
Synagogue event with mosque and church.
3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine at 7:00 pm
More Info TBA.
April 7, 2009 (Tuesday)
Community Event at LIFE Community in Laguna Woods
(24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods 92637; Clubhouse Number TBA)
More Info TBA.
April 24-26, 2009 (Friday-Sunday)
Olive Tree Initiative UC-Wide Spring Summit at UCI
Click here to view Conference Schedule
Click here to view Driving Directions/Hotel Accomodations
The Olive Tree Initiative is hosting a summit to engage and support stduent leaders who are committed to authentic and civil dialogue regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This statewide gathering promises to develop more informed student leaders and organizations on UC campuses by advancing greater understanding and cooperation. The summit will feature speakers from Israel/Palestine, a workshop on how to start initiatives like OTI, and much more.
April 25, 2009 (Saturday)
The Need for New Diplomacy in the Middle East
This event is open to the public and is part of OTI's Spring summit. It will feature a presentation from Shannon Shibata (Director of the Center for New Diplomacy in Jerusalem), Usama al Zoughbi (Project Coordinator at the Wi'am Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center in Bethlehem), and Avihu Cohen (Director of Special Projects at the Center for New Diplomacy in Jerusalem). Please see this flyer for more details.
April 30, 2009 (Thurs)// 7pm - 9 pm// Irvine Presbyterian, 4445 Alton Pkwy Irvine 92604
Olive Tree Initiative presentation at Irvine Presbyterian Church
The Olive Tree Initiative will be presenting their trip to Israel/Palestine, discussing their efforts to foster dialogue between pro Palestinian and pro Israel student groups at UC Irvine, and answering questions from the audience. This event is free and open to the public.
May 16, 2009 (Sat)
Olive Tree Initiative presents at UCI's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium