Jonathan Kis-Lev

Jonathan Kis-Lev is an Israeli peace activist, artist, a television personality and an author. As a peace activist, Jonathan has been involved with several peace organizations in the Holy Land, beginning from age 11. In 2014 he co-founded the Hallelujah Dialogue Group in Jerusalem, along with Palestinian peace activist Riman Barakat. As an artist, Kis-Lev developed his own unique style, dubbed as "Naive Art." His paintings were shown in exhibitions around the world, most notably in Europe,...See more

Jonathan Kis-Lev is an Israeli peace activist, artist, a television personality and an author. As a peace activist, Jonathan has been involved with several peace organizations in the Holy Land, beginning from age 11. In 2014 he co-founded the Hallelujah Dialogue Group in Jerusalem, along with Palestinian peace activist Riman Barakat. As an artist, Kis-Lev developed his own unique style, dubbed as "Naive Art." His paintings were shown in exhibitions around the world, most notably in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Kis-Lev also acted in numerous Israeli television shows, and co-hosted Israel's Balbalev Talk Show for teens. As an author, Kis-Lev won the 2007 Bamahane Magazine Award for Short Story. He since then published five books: "Chutzpah: Success Secrets From My Jewish Upbringing"; "My Quest For Peace: One Israeli's Journey From Hatred To Peacemaking"; "Masterwork: A Guide To All Artists On Turning From Amateurs To Masters"; "Gratitude Doodle: The One Minute A Day That Can Change Your Life"; and "Better Thoughts Better Life: Super Powerful Affirmations To Snap You Out Of The Funk In Two Minutes Or Less." Jonathan lives in Israel's Galilee, with his wife Hallel and their daughter Sarah. This is his tenth book. See less