Hannah Hammerman Rabin's Story

"The Jerusalem Youth Chorus is a group of Palestinian and Israeli teens who sing together to create peace. They sing songs in a mixture of English, Hebrew, and Arabic.

In the summer of 2022, my family and I were in Jerusalem, and I had the opportunity to participate in creating a music video for the song “Olam Hesed Yibaneh” with members of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus and USY. You can find the video on YouTube. The work that this organization does is really important and impactful, especially now. Donating any amount will make an impact and help fulfill their mission of making the world a better place."

JYC's Mission

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus (JYC) is an Israeli-Palestinian music and dialogue project raising the voices of young leaders from East and West Jerusalem to the global stages of America’s Got Talent, TED, and beyond. Through the co-creation of music and the sharing of stories, JYC empowers young singers from East and West Jerusalem to speak and sing their truths as they become leaders in their communities and inspire singers and listeners around the world. Even in times of war, JYC continues to meet, and its singers’ commitment to each other, and the power of their voices raised in harmony, has only grown.

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus is far more than a music ensemble. We are building a youth movement of Palestinians and Israelis raising our voices for peace, justice, inclusion and equality. Singing together creates a container for us to have hard conversations that transform the way we see ourselves, one another, and the world around us. We weave our stories into powerful performances that inspire vision and action for a shared future.

Hannah Hammerman Rabin's JYC Fundraiser

By Jerusalem Youth Chorus

Hannah Hammerman Rabin's JYC Fundraiser

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