Travel Like a Peacemaker

By our Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah  Experts say that travel will never be the same again after COVID-19. While I believe that COVID-19 will inspire some people to rethink their travel habits, we need more than just talking about adjusting…

Reconnecting with My Macedonian Jewish Heritage

This post was brought to you by Sarah Aroeste, group leader for MEJDI's Tour: 8-Day, 7-Night Jewish Heritage Tour to Macedonia... Growing up in Suburban New Jersey, I always thought the word, “Macedonia,” sounded very exotic. I…

Join us in congratulating MEJDI CEOs Scott Cooper and Aziz Abu Sarah for being finalists for Business & Interfaith Peace Awards!

“Business leaders are increasingly aware they have a responsibility to do good and not just make a profit,” said Brian Grim, the president and founder of The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation. “Part of doing good is addressing…

Frannie Turner Celebrates her Bat Mitzvah with Women of the Wall

MEJDI Tours has arranged a trip for the Turner family, where Frannie Turner made her Bat Mitzvah with Women of the Wall yesterday.  Women of the Wall made a statement on their Facebook page yesterday: "Mazal tov Frannie! What a brave young…

MEJDI Tours featured on Alhurra Television with students from University of Michigan

  University of Michigan traveled with MEJDI tours in May 2016, where they were filmed and interviewed with Alhurra Television.  Enjoy the video below:  

Aziz Abu Sarah interviewed by Alan Johnson from Fathom

Aziz Abu Sarah was interviewed by Alan Johnson for Fathom about the role that vision, hope, and bridge building have in creating peace. "What we really need to do is build bridges between these two communities, especially among young people,…

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour

Guy Raz from NPR's TED Radio Hour hosted co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah on this week's episode, "Beyond Tolerance." Click on the links below to listen to his story and his inspiration...

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah will be speaking at Henry Ford College

Press & Guide, a local newspaper for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, announced that Aziz will be have two speaking events at Henry Ford College on March 22, 2016. When describing MEJDI Tours, Aziz states - “Speakers and excursions delve…

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah’s new article – “How I Learned to Forgive my Brother’s Murderers”

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah has a new article published on the TED website entitled How I Learned to Forgive my Brother's Murderers. In this article, he states: I can’t forget my brother. I don’t think what happened to him is OK. But…

MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah wins the the Faith Travel Association’s Inspire Award

During the Faith Travel Association's (FTA) annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia this week, MEJDI Co-Founder was awarded the Inspire Award. According to FTA, The Inspire Award is FTA's most prestigious award, given to a person whose outstanding…