Day of Families Celebrated in Jerusalem

May 16, 2010

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.

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E. Glaubach: The Gaza Flotilla

May 10, 2010

The Gaza Flotilla is about Erdogan vis-a-vis Ahmadinejad! It is not about the blockade of Gaza.

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E. Glaubach: The Middle East in 2010

May 7, 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.

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National Peace Council of Israel: 2009 Report

April 16, 2010

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.

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Holistic Center Opens in Jerusalem on Women's Day

March 9, 2010

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.

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Presentation by Jerusalem Peacemakers to Parliament of the World's Religions

December 9, 2009

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.

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Special Offer: Peace Cantata "Halelu - Songs of David"

November 4, 2009

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.

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Day of Peace in Haifa

September 22, 2009

Haifa, Israel - Women of three faiths gathered at a celebration in the City Hall.

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Day of Families Celebrated in Jerusalem

May 15, 2009

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."

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Call for Interfaith Action for Peace in Israel and Gaza

January 1, 2009

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.

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Festival Celebrates the "Holiday of Holidays" in Haifa

December 20, 2008

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.

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Service and Learning Activities in Northern Israel

December 20, 2008

Various service activities and forums took place in northern Israel in December 2008.

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Service and Learning Activities in Northern Israel

December 20, 2008

A variety of service and educational projects in northern Israel took place in December 2008.

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Exploring Shared Values and Hopes in Jerusalem

December 18, 2008

People from all over the world from different religious and ethnic backgrounds refer to Jerusalem as the birthplace or at least a place of importance for their particular religious beliefs and practices.

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Experiencing a Variety of Cultures in Jerusalem and Palestine

December 18, 2008

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.

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Enduring Friendships Among Young Israelis and Palestinians

December 17, 2008

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.

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Day of Peace in Jerusalem and Haifa

September 21, 2008

Jerusalem & Haifa, Israel - Enthusiastic volunteers brought a public garden back to life for the sake of the people living nearby.

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Young Palestinians and Israelis Forge Bonds in Europe

September 10, 2008

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.

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European Youth Help with Art Projects in Beit Shemesh

August 4, 2008

Beit Shemesh, Israel - Fifteen young Europeans arrived in Jerusalem on July 1, 2008, for an International Youth Leadership project in Bethlehem and Beit Shemesh.

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International Youth Learn Peacemaking in Israel and Palestine

July 1, 2008

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.

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