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Jerusalem
Israel
9787608
972-50-955-7087
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Israel
5 Mevo Haasara St.
Apt 16
Jerusalem
Israel
9787608
972-50-955-7087
israel@upf.org
Mr. Hod Ben Zvi
Chair, UPF-Israel
Mr. Koriel Ben Zvi
Vice President, UPF Israel
Mrs. Adi Sassaki
Secretary General, UPF-Israel
Prof. Eliezer Glaubach-Gal
President, Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum
Rabbi Yaakov Luft
President, Jerusalem Forum for Understanding and Cooperation among Religions
Hon. Ran Cohen
Senior Advisor; Former Minister of Industry and Trade
R. Cohen: Toward an Era of Interfaith Cooperation and Peace
Address to the International Leadership Conference in Seoul, Korea, January 2012
If a peaceful contract can be drawn up for the two states to live side by side in peace and security and if the proposal can be brought as a referendum before both the Israeli and the Palestinian sides, then there is a real opportunity that the people on both sides will approve such a peaceful contract by a large majority.
Day of Peace Observed in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF-Israel organized a Jewish-Christian interfaith meeting at the Dormition Church in Jerusalem on the International Day of Peace, September 21. After the meeting, Jewish Ambassadors for Peace helped mediate a dispute between a church representative and a local rabbi.
N.V. Goldfeld: The Divine Image in All Humankind
The doctrine of the brotherhood of man does not start with the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, nor with Abraham our Patriarch. All men since Adam and Eve were created in the Divine image, and this principle should become a leading principle in the educational attempts of liberal religions. These religions will not negate differences, but will stress the common roots of all of them, starting with the creation of mankind by the holy Creator.
Three African Ambassadors to Israel Receive UPF Award
Tel Aviv, Israel - A delegation of UPF-Israel met with the Ambassadors of three African Embassies in Tel Aviv on May 24, a day prior to Africa Day. Secretary General of UPF-Israel, Mr. Jeremy Jordan, explained: "We gave them a certificates recognizing their precious work and to encourage them to help raise up their nations."
Day of Families Observed in Daliet El-Carmel
Daliet El-Carmel, Israel - Twenty-five Ambassadors for Peace as well three former presidents of Women's Federation for World Peace-Israel and their family members gathered on May 14 at the village of Daliet El-Carmel for the annual celebration of the UN International Day of Families.
Interfaith Tour of Israel Planned for May 19-25
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF-Israel announces plans for an interfaith tour May 19-25 as part of its ongoing efforts to build a culture of peace in the Middle East.
Honoring Israelis Working for Interfaith Understanding
Daliet el Carmel, Israel - At a Jan. 26, 2011 meeting in Daliet el Carmel honoring Israelis working for interfaith understanding, an interfaith peace council in Israel was promoted.
Youth Care for Jerusalem's Historic Hansen Garden
Jerusalem, Israel - To beautify Jerusalem's historic Hansen Garden, on Dec. 24, 2010, Israeli youth planted different types of flowers, including freesia, cyclamen and iris.
Israeli Ambassadors for Peace Reflect on the UPF Assembly in Korea
Daliet El Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheikh Ali Birani invited Israeli Ambassadors for Peace who participated in UPF's Interfaith Assembly in Korea to his home in Daliet el Carmel on Nov. 20, 2010 to share their reflections.
Joint Israel-Gaza Fisheries Project Discussed
Jerusalem, Israel - The National Peace Council of Israel is researching the feasibility of a joint venture fishery business between Israel and Palestine at the Gaza/Israel sea border.
Day of Peace in Jerusalem, Israel
E. Glaubach: Potential Role of an Interreligious Council
Personal reflections about the proposal for an interreligious council at the United Nations, with references to Jewish and Christian scriptures. In these troubled times, people's hopes may have been shattered, leaving them feeling as if God has abandoned them. An interreligious council could offer a hopeful vision and direction.
A Week for Peace in the Holy Land
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF-Israel recently hosted the latest in the series of more than 40 Middle East Peace Initiative trips that began back in 2003, bringing together religious and community leaders from throughout the Holy Land and as far away as Europe, the United States, and Korea.
International Interfaith Consultation in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel - An International Interfaith Consultation on “Interfaith, the United Nations and Peace in the 21st Century” is taking place in Israel August 20-24. Faith leaders, political leaders and parliamentarians, and civic leaders will consider how to advance the proposal for an interreligious council at the UN.
Young Politicians Seek to Mend Ties Between Israel and Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel - In the tense climate between Israel and Turkey after the May 31 attack on the Gaza-bound flotilla that left nine Turks dead, two young politicians are seeking to bypass political bickering and promote moderate voices in the two countries.
Musical Collaboration of David D'Or and David Eaton
Jerusalem, Israel - Platinum recording artist and Ambassador for Peace, David D’Or performed with the Israel Philharmonic on June 9, 2010 Mr. D’Or, one of Israel’s preeminent vocalists, has performed with the Philharmonic on several occasions, and for this performance he requested New York City Symphony director David Eaton to orchestrate one of his new songs.
Ambassador for Peace Promotes a Tourist-Friendly Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Jerusalem is reinventing itself by improving tourist services, reaching out to rapidly growing sectors like Christian pilgrims and Russian tourists, attracting more conventions, and recruiting tourists to act as Jerusalem’s ambassadors.
In Memoriam: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari
Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari participated in every Middle East Peace Initiative interreligious conference. He was active in the Sulha Peace Project, the World Conference on Religions and Peace in Israel, the Israel Interfaith Coordinating Council.
Forum in Jerusalem on Bringing Religion to the Front Lines of Peace
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information held a panel discussion on Bringing Religion to the Front Lines of Peace at the Ambassador Hotel on June 2.
Africa Day Commemorated in Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - UPF-Israel sent a delegation to the African football tournament in Tel Aviv May 22, three days before Africa Day. Information was distributed about UPF's peace initiatives, and bouquets of flowers were presented to the wives of Ambassadors from African countries to Israel.