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Beyond the Headlines: Real Life in Northern Israel with Wana


What does everyday life look like when sirens, bomb shelters, faith, identity, and human connection all exist in the same breath?

In this Sacred Earth Journey Ground Report, Wana, an Afro-Latina living and serving in Northern Israel, shares what life actually looks like beyond media narratives…navigating conflict, community, calling, and cultural complexity in one of the most watched regions on earth.

This is not commentary from a distance.

This is life… from the ground. You can find Wana's book, Called to Go, here.

SEJ Round Table | Beyond the Headlines

  1. What part of Wana’s story challenged your assumptions most?

  2. How has proximity to people from different cultures changed your worldview?

  3. Have you ever felt caught between identities, cultures, or callings?

  4. How do media narratives shape the way we view conflict zones?

  5. What does “humanity over ideology” mean to you?

  6. Where in your own life have strangers become tribe?

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