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Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Trends in the Relationships between Israel, Turkey, and the US
May 13, 2013
The recent apology from Israel Prime Minister to the Turkish President during US President Barack Obama’s visit to Israel inspired the May 13, 2013, Israel Peace and Security Forum to explore the contemporary relations between Israel, Turkey and the United States.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: A House of Prayer for All People
April 28, 2013
Jerusalem, Israel - Academics, religious leaders and peace activists participated in an interfaith forum on the topic of prayer at the Synagogue of the Har-El Jewish Reform Community on April 28, 2013.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Principle of Living for the Sake of Others
March 22, 2013
Daliat El-Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheik Ali Birani invited academic and religious leaders and social activists to his home near Haifa for a March 21, 2013, forum on "The principle of living for the sake of others."
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Strategies for Israel's Conduct in the International Sphere
March 19, 2013
Tel Aviv, Israel - Twelve people met for a Peace and Security Forum on March 19, 2013, to discuss strategies for Israel’s conduct in the international sphere in order to strengthen its national resilience.
R. Cohen: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development in the Middle East
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Syria and Egypt's Impact on Israel's Security Measures
February 15, 2013
Jerusalem, Israel - A Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum on "The implications of the current situation in Syria and Egypt on Israel's security measures" met at the Hebrew University on Feb. 14, 2013.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Models of Interfaith Respect
January 28, 2013
Acre, Israel - The Aljazar Mosque in Acre (the second-largest in Israel) hosted an interfaith dialogue on Jan. 28, 2013, on the topic of Models of Interfaith Respect.
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Israel's National Strategies
December 25, 2012
Haifa, Israel - The Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum meeting on Dec. 25, 2012 explored “The Input that the International Powers have on the Development and Sustainability of Israel’s National Resilience.”
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Studying Sacred Texts
December 20, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - Scholars and religious leaders representing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam gathered at Mishkenot Sha'ananim overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem for a Dec. 20, 2012, forum on Studying Sacred Texts.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Issues Related to Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
October 31, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - Academic and religious leaders convened at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on Oct. 31, 2012, to discuss issues related to interfaith dialogue and cooperation among religions.
Russian Youth Practice 'Good without Borders' in Israel
September 30, 2012
Holon, Israel - A delegation of volunteers from Russia visited Holon, Israel, from September 22 to 30. Young Ambassadors for Peace from different cities of Russia (Moscow, Nizhniy Novgorod, Izhevsk, Nizhnevartovsk, and Kazan) were warmly welcomed by a group of kind community activists from Holon.
Day of Peace Commemorated at Sukkot Festival in Jerusalem
September 21, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - During of the Jewish Sukkot Festival, UPF-Israel opened a special stand on a pedestrian street in the center of Jerusalem dedicated to celebrating the UN International Day of Peace 2012.
Interfaith Conference in Jerusalem
August 29, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - As civilian casualties mount in Syria, Israel’s northeastern neighbor, and concerns over militant groups operating in the Sinai trouble governments both in Cairo and Jerusalem, UPF’s Middle East Peace Initiative (MEPI) took another step forward with the August 26-28 interfaith seminar on the topic “Religion and Peace in the Middle East: the Significance of Interfaith Cooperation.”
Jerusalem to Host Interfaith Conference
August 9, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF will hold an Interfaith Consultation for Peace and Development in the Middle East in Jerusalem from August 26 to 28. High-level religious leaders, scholars, and interfaith activists from throughout the world will be in attendance, including people of faith who hold positions in government, the media, the private sector, and civil society.
Youth Leadership Training in Israel and Palestine
July 31, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - During the last two weeks of July 2012, young leaders from around the world came to Israel and Palestine to experience the region's history and religious background, the diversity of its cultures and grasp the complexity of the political situation.
Interfaith Consultation Planned in Jerusalem
July 3, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF will hold an Interfaith Consultation for Peace and Development in the Middle East in Jerusalem from August 25 to 28. High-level religious leaders, scholars, and interfaith activists from throughout the world will be in attendance, including people of faith who hold positions in government, the media, the private sector, and civil society.
Israeli Ambassadors for Peace Honor a Diligent Peace Activist
May 31, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli chapter of UPF hosted a prominent Ambassador for Peace from Germany, Dr. Hedwig Raskob, who often visits Israel and Palestine to help advise on conflict resolution. Several well-known professors were invited to a May 31 meeting chaired by Prof. Glaubach.
UPF-Israel Commemorates Africa Day
May 28, 2012
Tel Aviv, Israel - In commemoration of Africa Day 2012, UPF-Israel visited the Tel Aviv office of the Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on May 28 to offer them an award for their work assisting refugees from Africa.
Day of Families Observed in a Druze Village in Israel
May 12, 2012
Daliat El Carmel, Israel - Honoring the UN's 2012 International Day of Families, some 30 community leaders gathered in the Druze village of Daliat El Carmel on May 12. The village is located on the magnificent Mount Carmel near Israel's northern coast, amongst lush green olive orchards.
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Jerusalem
February 12, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - Celebrating the UN Interfaith Harmony Week, a group of key Ambassadors for Peace gathered in Jerusalem on February 12. Several prominent academics joined the religious leaders in expressing their concern for the current state of affairs in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula.
