“Our father, Reuven Moskowitz, had a compassionate heart that drove him to seek peace and dialogue throughout his life. Since his passing in 2017, it seems that his dreams have been passed down to us. In light of the current social and political climate, his work has become increasingly relevant, and we strive to preserve his spirit in the world of today. My father began playing the violin at the age of five, following in the footsteps of his father (my grandfather), who was also a violinist and cantor. Rather than following sheet music, my father played, by ear, from his heart as a musician. Later on, every encounter with him, whether it be a lecture or conference, ended with him playing the violin or harmonica. He believed that music was the most direct way to connect with the human heart and it was the most powerful tool he used.

Even as we were mourning the loss of our beloved father, we were fortunate to meet the talented musician Sameer Makhoul, who runs a music conservatory in Nazareth. Two concerts in 2021 and 2022, in which we participated, have shown that the seeds we planted two years earlier are already bearing fruit. All members of the family were invited to attend these concerts. It is my hope that this collaboration will be the first of many more, and will provide Palestinian and Jewish musicians with the opportunity to learn, play, and develop tools for intercultural dialogue ‒ through that language of the heart that my father had fought for every day of his life.”