Why dialogue? Is the Middle East Conflict avoided or discussed in local interfaith work?  These were  the questions posed by a reporter from the national Jewish newspaper, the Forward, in the midst of the recent violence in Israel and Gaza.  Read the Forward article to get a glimpse of what Abby Stamelman Hocky, Interfaith Center’s  Executive Director – and other leaders of interfaith organizations had to say.  Send your opinions to Abby, ash@interfaithcenterpa.org.