Students Say

"Hi, I just wanted to let you know that the talk gave to our school today by Sami and Johnathan was genuinely an interesting and engaging one, which I and everyone else enjoyed, so thank you to them. They're both really interesting and good people. Their views were balanced and thoughtful, and Sami especially has a fantastic, interesting and inspiring story.
So yeah, I just thought I'd let you know that. It was great, so thank you. Have a great week. "

Josh, Chesham Grammar, 2023

"You came to our school to give us a PowerPoint presentation on the Middle East conflict. I firstly believe that you were not biased towards any side in this topic, secondly teachers and students bombarded with you with a lot of tough questions and I thought you handled them with such composure and showed you were no pushovers and have heavily researched and read about this certain topic. It was a great sideshow and a debate which you could go on and discuss for hours and even days."

Isleworth Syon School

"I think that what they are doing is really helping their people as they are 'spreading peace' among young people"

Wellington College, Crowthorne, Year 9 students

"It was a delight to see an example of co-operation and respect in the presentation of what is a complex and difficult issue"

The Christian School Takeley

"The geographical representations helped me to put it in perspective"

Students from Sutton Valance School

"It was a delight to see an example of co-operation and respect in the presentation of what is a complex and difficult issue"

The Christian School Takeley

What do they say?

Teachers Say

"I would just like to thank both Jonathan and Sami for their fantastic talk today. The students were so engaged and expressed to me and our lovely speakers how much they appreciated an unbiased, frank and heartfelt talk."

Bishop Justus Church of England School

"Thank you very much for another helpful and timely session on Islamophobia and Antisemitism as well as talking to our sixth form students about the Israel Gaza conflict. We really appreciate you making the journey all the way from London. It was a very helpful and informative morning."

Queen Elizabeth Hospital School, Bristol

"Last year Jonny and Sami kindly came to Rendcomb College to give a very powerful talk to our students. Would they be available to return on November 23rd or December 7th?"

Rendcomb College

"Please pass on my thanks to Sami and Jonny. Today's talk was excellent and I'm sure that they were very pleased with the interest shown by the students, underlined by the number of questions at the end and the number of students who stayed behind for further discussion".

St Albans

"Students have said that it was very educational and they enjoyed it – thank you"

Leventhorpe School

"We were delighted with the day, the staff are still talking about some of the issues raised. I do hope Sami and Jonny will come back and spend a day with us next year"

St John's College

"Balanced. Lots of facts but also insights"

Bristol Grammar

Middle East Education helps teachers support pupils and students in developing a deeper understanding of the conflicts in the Middle East. We offer balanced, engaging talks, delivered either in person at your school or online via Zoom, for pupils and students of different ages and backgrounds. Each session is co-presented by two speakers, one Muslim and one Jewish, who bring their knowledge, experience, and perspectives together in a respectful and accessible way.

Our talks are suitable for PSHE, GCSE, A-Level, and above. They are supported by colourful PowerPoint presentations featuring maps, photographs, film clips, and animations to bring the subject matter to life.

Students are encouraged to take part through discussion and questions. Sessions typically last 50 minutes or longer, depending on your needs. All talks are developed in consultation with teachers and experts from both backgrounds, ensuring a balanced and factual exploration of the issues.

With so many conflicting accounts of the Arab Israeli conflict in circulation, it can be difficult to know what to trust. Our aim is to help students distinguish fact from “fake news” by encouraging thoughtful discussion and independent, wide-ranging research, rather than reliance on a single source.

Mission Statement

We aim to present all sides of the story and introduce students to different interpretations of both historical events and the current situation in the Middle East. By doing so, we support them in forming their own informed conclusions.

We believe that education and access to reliable information are essential in promoting anti-racism. At the heart of our work is a commitment to encouraging understanding and harmonious relationships between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities in the UK.

Educational Material

All the educational material on this website, as well as the content of our talks, has been developed collaboratively by teachers and by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim professionals working together in the field. The material has also been reviewed and approved by lawyers and historians.

Our resources provide a balanced, factual overview of complex issues in a format that is clear, engaging, and accessible for both students and teachers.