Dr. Maya Kahanoff is a lecturer in the Conflict Research, Management and Resolution Program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a research fellow at the Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and Anthropology from the Hebrew University and has extensive experience facilitating dialogue and peacebuilding initiatives between diverse social groups in Israel, including interreligious and intercultural encounters. Dr. Kahanoff’s research interests include social conflict transformation, intergroup recognition and dialogue, and peace education. Her work bridges academic theory and practical engagement in fostering shared understanding and collaboration among groups in conflict.