"I cannot speak highly enough about the work of Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation. There are few projects that can really change the world, one person at a time, and I believe that this is one of them. " 
 Rabbi Judith HaLevy, Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue

 "I applaud the important and crucial work of Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation. As a Palestinian-American Muslim, I feel the urgency for the need to foster mutual understanding and respect between Palestinian and Israeli children.  As a Waldorf parent and husband to a Waldorf teacher, I am confident that Waldorf is the perfect model to engender in the children not only a well adjusted sense of self, but with that as a foundation, an appreciation for the humanity and divinity in each other" .
Jihad Turk, Director of Religious Affairs, Islamic Center of Southern California

"The greatest hope for peace - shalom, salaam - is the education of children on the basis of the spiritual depth that Rudolf Steiner established in his Waldorf schools.  Children who graduate from there become agents of reconciliation" - Rabbi Zalman Shachter-Shalomi, Rabbinic Chair Aleph : Alliance for Jewish Renewal

"The Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation is committed to teaching a new generation of Palestinians and Israelis ways to move beyond the status quo. I have been both a teacher and student of Shepha Vainstein and know that her commitment to this cause will improve our world."
Aaron Hahn Tapper, Co-Executive Director, Abraham’s Vision 

"As a teacher, I have seen Waldorf educational methods protect and deeply nurture, not only the children, but the families and communities that embrace it. By bringing Waldorf educational methods to the Middle East, the Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation is giving Arab and Jewish children the chance to recognize and mutually admire their humanity and potential for peaceful living. In a time of uncertainty and instability, it is this nurturing and vision that will allow children to imagine and build peace in the future."
Anjum Mir, Teacher, Westside Waldorf School, Santa Monica, California 

"A strategy for peace in our region involves investing in the next generation of Jewish and Arab children.  We must prepare them to confront the complex challenges they will inherit from us.  We can do this by supporting an environment that cultivates intellectual flexibility, moral imagination, interpersonal skills, and the ability to persevere.  This is the groundwork for the true security for the State of Israel.  Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation exists for this purpose.  They co-sponsor two pilot schools and a teacher training so that the children who benefit from this education carry the means by which their families and communities are transformed.  It is with full confidence that I endorse this cause." m Retired Colonel Moshe "Muki" Betser, Israel  Israeli military tactician who planned and helped to lead the rescue of the hostages held at Entebbe when the Air France jetliner was hijacked in the late 70’s

"As a medical doctor and director of a school for Palestinian children, I am convinced that our students can receive great benefits from the teacher training provided by Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation.  We need to foster a new generation of visionary leders who can contribute to creating a culture of peace in the Middle East. Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation pays an important role in this process.  They do this while promoting a healing and compassionate education in a region traumatized by conflict.  This organization deserves to be supported by all those who care for the welfare of children and those who long to see peace come to the Middle East.   Dr. Khalil Toucan,  Jenin Charitable Society, West Bank

"I am very hopeful that the Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation can make a significant difference in human-to-human understanding and movements toward understanding, tolerance, and peace in the Middle East, particularly Israel and Palestine."
Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D, President, Pacifica Graduate Institute

"Rarely do I meet anyone who is as dedicated and inspired as Shepha Vainstein. She embodies the Jewish value of Pursuing Justice with heart-filled compassion and the determination to work hard for a valiant cause. That cause is Peace Education for a land that holds our highest hopes and darkest fears in the balance." Rabbi Shefa Gold

"We must find the paths to peace within ourselves and with our Arab/Palestinian brothers and sisters. I have long been impressed by Shepha Vainstein’s work as the spearhead for the vitally important Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation. We need it to succeed."
Rabbi Stan Levy, Founding Chair, The Academy For Jewish Religion, Calif. Spiritual Leader, Cong. B’Nai Horin-Children of Freedom

"As I consider Shepha’s commitment to nonviolence and growing Nonviolent Communication skills, I see wonderful opportunity in her work for significant contribution to fostering a culture of peace in the Middle East. Imagine dedicated Israeli and Palestinian teachers working together to halt the cycle of violence through education! Imagine educating a generation of children in the Middle East with the awareness and skills of Nonviolent Communication eliciting new and peaceful solutions to old problems based on compassion, mutual cooperation, and reverence for life! Join me in supporting the Salaam Shalom Educational Foundation and transformative peace in the Middle East."
Jori Manske , Executive Director and Certified Trainer & Mediator , The Center for Nonviolent Communication