The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon

Building bridges between the Abrahamic faiths. For a more peaceful, united and prosperous Lebanon.

[Abrahamic Movement - Syria @AbrahamicSyria]

AbrahamicMovement Dialogue Coexistence

A new step in advancing dialogue and building trust in Syria.

The Abrahamic Movement – Syria held its first expanded international meeting under the patronage and in the presence of Mr. Tom Wegner, with leaders and distinguished participants from Syria and other countries. The meeting marked the beginning of a new phase of institutional work and renewed efforts to promote dialogue, coexistence, and mutual respect.

We are pleased to share highlights from the meeting and remarks by its participants.

You can watch the full meeting recording on YouTube via the below link .👇

https://t.co/gz2yNi5uti

#AbrahamicMovementSyria #AbrahamicMovement #Dialogue #Coexistence #Peace #Syria

خطوة جديدة في مسيرة الحوار وبناء الثقة في سوريا.

عقدت الحركة الإبراهيمية في سوريا اجتماعها الدولي الموسع الأول، برعاية وحضور السيد توم ويغنر، وبمشاركة قيادات وشخصيات من سوريا ودول عدة. وشكّل الاجتماع انطلاقة لمرحلة جديدة من العمل المؤسسي، وتعزيز الحوار والتعايش والاحترام المتبادل.

نشارككم أبرز محطات الاجتماع وكلمات المشاركين.

ويمكنكم مشاهدة التسجيل الكامل للاجتماع على يوتيوب عبر الرابط المرفق 👇.

https://t.co/gz2yNi5uti

#الحركة_الإبراهيمية_في_سوريا #الحركة_الإبراهيمية #الحوار #التعايش #السلام #سوريا

@tomweg @AbrahamicMove @ayoobkara @EdyCohen @WalidPhares
@Foad_khorshidi @SyriaCoast @AkaSam369 @docsb3 @DrAJosephKeryo @IraqIsraelpeace @AbrahamicLB

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

Unprecedented things are happening in Syria: Following the publication of a special Arabic edition of my book The Abrahamic Revolution in Syria, the publisher in Sweida has released a special address to both Syrians and Israelis:

"The Abrahamic Revolution of the Peoples of the Middle East - From the Clash of Identities to a Partnership in Life

By: Raafat Rafe Abu Ras

Following our intellectual study of the book
"The Abrahamic Revolution: A Middle Eastern Peace Formula" by Tom Wegner

The author’s vision centers on building a shared human and Abrahamic identity that transcends religious and ethnic divisions.

The #book emphasizes the importance of moving from the logic of separation and conflict to communication, cooperation, and shared life.

In his book The Abrahamic Revolution, Tom Wegener presents a vision that goes beyond traditional concepts of conflict in the Middle East, calling for the establishment of a culture of peace based on the common human and historical ground shared by the peoples of the region.

His idea centers on the fact that religious and ethnic difference should not be a justification for enmity, and that the future of the region is not built by walls and psychological boundaries, but by dialogue, cooperation, and mutual recognition.

Shared life among Arabs, Jews, Christians, Druze, and all other components of the region has not been a political choice; rather, it has been and remains a civilizational and humanitarian necessity.

Because true peace does not mean that we become alike, but that we accept our differences and protect one another’s right to life, dignity, and freedom.

The future of the Middle East deserves to be a homeland of partnership and prosperity, not a permanent arena for wars and hatred."

#booklovers #booktwt #BookTok

[The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon @AbrahamicLB]

In the 1960s
Lebanon stood for freedom.
Today, this book has been barred from printing in Lebanon
While an Arabic edition is being shared in Syria
Congratulations to the Syrian people on the freedom they fought for so many years
Wishing them every success in building their state.

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

A historic moment: an Israeli book published in Syria.

My book, "The Abrahamic Revolution – A Middle Eastern Peace Formula", has been published in a festive Arabic edition in Sweida, southern Syria. Raafat Abu Ras funded the printing of the edition in Syria himself, and he personally hands the book out to anyone who asks him.

The book grew out of secret discussions among leaders and intellectuals from across the Middle East, which began after October 7 and the outbreak of the regional war. It sets out a new formula for peace and presents the founding manifesto of the Abrahamic Movement, which calls for a shared Abrahamic identity that will lay the foundations for a future of peace and stability in the region and beyond. Where Western peace plans have failed, it offers a practical framework to dismantle the ideologies of hate and build a future based on mutual respect and shared security.

The book has been published in Hebrew, English, Arabic and Indonesian.

Raafat wrote to me: "A valuable book that deserves the appreciation of all Abrahamic brothers."

Thank you, Raafat.

And a special thank you to the hundreds of members and followers of the Abrahamic Movement who contributed to funding the translation and publication of the Arabic edition. You are part of a historic step.

#TheAbrahamicRevolution #AbrahamicMovement

[The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon @AbrahamicLB]

Statement no. 1
بيان رقم 1
#Lebanon #Peace #لبنان #السلام

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

تنطلق الحركة الإبراهيمية في بريطانيا. في لقاء عُقد في لندن بمشاركة قادة محليين من الجاليات اليهودية والإيرانية والصوماليلاندية والكردية، وعرب مؤيدين لاتفاقيات أبراهام، أعلنّا عن طريق جديد: بديل محلي في بريطانيا للحركات المتطرفة.

تعاني جالياتنا في بريطانيا من فقدان تام لأمنها في ظل عنف الحركات المتطرفة. ليست الجالية اليهودية وحدها من تخشى صعود التطرف: فجالية المعارضة الإيرانية، وجالية صوماليلاند، والمسلمون المعتدلون، والأكراد، والأقليات مثل الدروز والعلويين، يعانون هم أيضًا من المضايقات والعنف على أيدي متطرفين محرَّضين. وكذلك المسيحيون.

إن تأسيس الحركة الإبراهيمية في بريطانيا يبشّر الجاليات الإبراهيمية بفجر يوم جديد، تحالفٍ معتدل سيُطلق صوتًا جديدًا وموحِّدًا في بريطانيا، صوتًا أصيلًا من الشرق الأوسط يبشّر بالسلام الإبراهيمي وبرؤية مشتركة يتّسع فيها المكان للجميع.

ولا يقلّ عن ذلك أهمية أنها ستُنشئ مجتمعًا من الجاليات، لن تشعر بعد اليوم بأنها وحيدة إلى هذا الحد في مواجهة القوى العنيفة والمتطرفة.

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

The Abrahamic Movement UK is getting underway. At a meeting in London attended by local leaders from the Jewish, Iranian, Somaliland and Kurdish communities, and Arab supporters of the Abraham Accords, we announced a new path: a local alternative in Britain to the extremist movements.

Our communities in Britain are suffering a complete loss of their security in the shadow of violence from extremist movements. It is not only the Jewish community that fears the rise of extremism: the Iranian opposition community, the Somaliland community, moderate Muslims, the Kurds and minorities such as the Druze and Alawites also suffer harassment and violence from incited extremists. So do Christians.

The founding of the Abrahamic Movement UK heralds a new dawn for the Abrahamic communities, a moderate alliance that will raise a new and unifying voice in Britain, an authentic voice from the Middle East that heralds Abrahamic peace and a shared vision in which there is room for everyone.

Just as important, it will create a community of communities, which will no longer feel so alone in the face of violent and extremist forces.

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

A place does not become holy only because of what is in it. It becomes holy because of the people.

That is how Muad Odeh, Secretary-General of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Israel, put it at an Abrahamic Movement gathering in Haifa, where Jews and Arabs sat together as part of the Building a Shared Future program:

"People make a place holy. That is why we see the experience here in Haifa, as people, across the different religions. We said: Arabs, Jews, Christians, whatever there is – all together. How people live together. That, in my view, is what makes a place holy."

And the place itself? "A holy place is also how I feel in the place. Not just whether I have a holy place or something. Yes, a holy place is holy, but it is also the way people conduct themselves that defines the holiness of a place."

Building a Shared Future is a joint program of several organizations, supported by Leap Forward and coordinated by the Abrahamic Movement, to advance dialogue and shared life between Jews and Arabs through field encounters, videos and podcasts. Program partners: Talking Peace (Siach Shalom), Bokra, Tawassul, the Jerusalem Interfaith Center and the Interfaith Incubator.

#InterfaithDialogue #Coexistence

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

One conversation about my life, my military service and the political road that shaped my perspectives. A second about a peace formula for the Middle East. Two exclusive video interviews, coming soon.

Beyond the Lines (@BTLinesNews), an independent journalism outlet covering Israel and the Middle East, has announced a collaboration with me. In their words:

"Beyond the Lines is pleased to announce our collaboration with Tom Wegner, an Israeli author, former IDF soldier, and co-founder of the Abrahamic Movement.

Drawing on experience in military service, Israeli politics and peacebuilding, Wegner explores possibilities for dialogue and regional cooperation. His book, The Abrahamic Revolution: A Middle Eastern Peace Formula, considers how the shared Abrahamic heritage of Judaism, Christianity and Islam might help build bridges between communities."

On the two interviews:
The Man Behind the Mission: "A personal conversation about his life, military experiences, political background and the journey that shaped his perspectives."
The Abrahamic Revolution, A Vision for the Middle East: "A discussion of his book, the Abrahamic Movement, and the possibilities and challenges of regional cooperation."

"Both conversations will be featured on the Beyond the Lines video page. We look forward to sharing his experiences and ideas with our audience while maintaining our independent editorial approach."

Thank you very much to the Beyond the Lines team.

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

"You know, we are cousins. We have the same father, Ibrahim – Abraham."

Growing up in New York, Rabbi Yoel Oz, President of the Abrahamic Movement in Israel and one of the founders of the Abrahamic Movement, heard this again and again from Muslim taxi drivers who noticed his kippah. It always stuck with him.

At a Jewish-Arab gathering of the Abrahamic Movement in Haifa, part of the Building a Shared Future program, Rabbi Oz called the Abrahamic idea "the solution hiding in plain sight": once we say we are family, even conflict becomes a fight within the family, and every family has conflict.

At the end of their father's life, Isaac and Ishmael came together and buried him together. As Rabbi Oz put it, we should not just get together at funerals, because funerals sometimes remind us "what's really important in life, and really what's important is family."

Building a Shared Future is a joint program of several organizations, supported by Leap Forward and coordinated by the Abrahamic Movement, to advance dialogue and shared life between Jews and Arabs through field encounters, videos and podcasts. Program partners: Talking Peace (Siach Shalom), Bokra, Tawassul, the Jerusalem Interfaith Center and the Interfaith Incubator.

#InterfaithDialogue #Coexistence

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"We are talking about a religion that connects people and doesn't separate people." Rabbi Yoel Oz at our Jewish-Arab gathering in Haifa, part of Building a Shared Future.

[The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon @AbrahamicLB]

@AbrahamicMove For a peaceful, united Lebanon and Middle East

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The Abrahamic Movement is launching its activity in Lebanon, with humility and great hope. A founding coordinator has been appointed; for now, the coordinator's name will not be made public.

Follow our new page, The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon: @AbrahamicLB

[The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon @AbrahamicLB]

A New Chapter for Abrahamic Unity in Lebanon 🇱��

Building bridges between faiths, strengthening our common humanity, and working toward a peaceful, united, and prosperous Lebanon.

The journey begins. 🕊️

[Tom Wegner توم ويغنر תום וגנר @tomweg]

Abraham's golden tent, open to every wind, now stands among the cedars of Lebanon too.

The Abrahamic Movement is launching its activity in Lebanon. We take this step with humility and with great hope.

A founding coordinator has been appointed to lead the movement's first steps in Lebanon. For now, the coordinator's name will not be made public. Some paths begin quietly and are built stone by stone.

At the same time, the movement's page in Lebanon, The Abrahamic Movement Lebanon, is now live on X. The words chosen to introduce it say it all: "Building bridges between the Abrahamic faiths. For a more peaceful, united and prosperous Lebanon."

I invite you to follow the page and be there from the very beginning:
@AbrahamicLB
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