Contact
Hod Ben Zvi, Chair5 Mevo Haasara St.
Apt 16
Jerusalem
Israel
9787608
972-50-955-7087
israel@upf.org
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
Day of Families Celebrated in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - On May 15, Ambassadors for Peace along with their families gathered at the beautiful Bell Gardens in Jerusalem. Among the participants were a city councilor, two ministerial advisers, and several professors and educators.
E. Glaubach: The Gaza Flotilla
The Gaza Flotilla is about Erdogan vis-a-vis Ahmadinejad! It is not about the blockade of Gaza.
E. Glaubach: The Middle East in 2010
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shaken the global agenda. Unfortunately, it looks like both the Palestinians and the Israelis are keeping the "peace process" for the sake of the process instead of having real and tangible peace negotiations. Let us pray that wisdom and the spirit of peace may ultimately guide the Israeli and Palestinian leadership.
National Peace Council of Israel: 2009 Report
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Peace Council met twice a month throughout 2009. It not only functions as a think tank but builds personal connections through its diverse membership.
Holistic Center Opens in Jerusalem on Women's Day
Jerusalem, Israel - A new Holistic and Healing Center to serve local women opened on March 9 in conjunction with an International Women's Day celebration.
Presentation by Jerusalem Peacemakers to Parliament of the World's Religions
Jerusalem, Israel - Representatives of Jewish, Christian, Druze, and Muslim faiths shared stories of peacemaking and hope from Israel and Palestine during the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia December 3-9, 2009.
Special Offer: Peace Cantata "Halelu - Songs of David"
A recording of the Peace Cantata, Halelu—Songs of David, written by Israeli vocalist David D'Or and American conductor David Eaton, is available for purchase. The collaboration grew out of a 2004 Middle East Peace Initiative concert in Jerusalem the featured music from various cultures and religions.
Day of Peace in Haifa
Haifa, Israel - Women of three faiths gathered at a celebration in the City Hall.
Day of Families Celebrated in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - On May 15 the UN International Day of Families was celebrated at the picturesque Rose Gardens in front of the Knesset parliament buildings in downtown Jerusalem, with the theme: "Creating a World of Peace, One Family at a Time."
Call for Interfaith Action for Peace in Israel and Gaza
Statement by UPF on Dec. 31, 2008, in response to the loss of life in the crisis in the Gaza strip, calling for an end to the cycle of violence in Israel and the Gaza strip.
Festival Celebrates the "Holiday of Holidays" in Haifa
Haifa, Israel - The crowd at Haifa's annual December celebrations, known as the "Holiday of Holidays," included Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze from Haifa and all around the country.
Service and Learning Activities in Northern Israel
Various service activities and forums took place in northern Israel in December 2008.
Service and Learning Activities in Northern Israel
A variety of service and educational projects in northern Israel took place in December 2008.
Exploring Shared Values and Hopes in Jerusalem
Experiencing a Variety of Cultures in Jerusalem and Palestine
The morning of Dec. 18, 2008 began with a tour of Old Jerusalem by participants in the International Young Leaders program of the Middle East Peace Initiative.
Enduring Friendships Among Young Israelis and Palestinians
Report on follow-up meetings with young Israelis and Palestinians who spent ten days together in Italy and San Marino during the summer of 2008 in a trip organized by UPF-Israel and UPF-Italy.
Day of Peace in Jerusalem and Haifa
Jerusalem & Haifa, Israel - Enthusiastic volunteers brought a public garden back to life for the sake of the people living nearby.
Young Palestinians and Israelis Forge Bonds in Europe
Israeli and Palestinian youth spent ten days in Italy and San Marino in early September seeking to develop new aspects of leadership. The trip offered many unique opportunities for interaction among the Israelis and the Palestinians, as well as Italians interested in cross-cultural understanding.
European Youth Help with Art Projects in Beit Shemesh
Beit Shemesh, Israel - Fifteen young Europeans arrived in Jerusalem on July 1, 2008, for an International Youth Leadership project in Bethlehem and Beit Shemesh.
International Youth Learn Peacemaking in Israel and Palestine
From June 22 to July 1, 2008, international participants took part in an International Youth Leadership project in Israel and Palestine, joined at various times by local participants.