Is peace possible when divisions are so strong? Can we find common ground in a world where emotions run high and tensions are rising?  Jalaja Bonheim empowers women around the world to use circle gatherings in service of peace and healing. We'll talk about her work with Jewish, Israeli Arab, Palestinian, Druze and Bedouin women, and she'll share lessons we can apply to our lives and our own healing.

Founder and director of the Institute for Circlework, Jalaja Bonheim, Ph.D, is one of the world's foremost experts in the use of circle gatherings as a tool for empowering women. Jalaja has trained hundreds of female circle leaders from around the world and is internationally known for her groundbreaking work with Israeli and Palestinian women in the Middle East. An internationally acclaimed author and speaker, she shares stores, insights, and hope-grounded in decades of practical experience-with her global audience. Her new book is The Sacred Ego: Making Peace With Ourselves and Our World. Find out more about Jalaja and her work at jalajabonheim.com.