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B. Sabella: Of Faith and Society |
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By Dr. Bernard Sabella, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Bethlehem University, Palestine
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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For us people of faith in our society, dialogue does not mean only meeting each other in discussions but living our lives together. This is referred to as the dialogue of life. In such a dialogue, it is important that we work together, stand side by side, and join hands in order to promote the welfare of our society and its general good. The dialogue of life is also a constant reminder of the great traditions of openness within our religious traditions to each other. It is a reminder of the history of living together.
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E. Glaubach: The Middle East in 2010 |
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By Prof. Eliezer Glaubach–Gal, former City Councilman, Jerusalem
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Friday, May 07, 2010 |
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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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S.M.T. Tabassum: Obama’s Middle East Visit and the Possibilities of Peaceful Religious Coexistence |
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By Sardar Muhammad Tahir Tabassum, Institute of Peace and Development, Belgium
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Friday, June 26, 2009 |
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US President Barack Obama launched a new beginning between the US and the Muslim world at Cairo University in Egypt on June 4. The relationship between the US and the Muslim world had been marked by ongoing mistrust, discord, and suspicion for several decades. It was particularly tense during the last eight years of the Bush administration. This was due to the fact that after the tragic event of 9 / 11, the “War on Terror” targeted the Muslim countries of Afghanistan and Iraq, causing discord between the Muslims and the United States.
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Experiencing a Variety of Cultures in Jerusalem and Palestine |
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Thursday, December 18, 2008 |
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The morning of December 18 began with a tour of Old Jerusalem by participants in the International Young Leaders program of the Middle East Peace Initiative trip.
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International Youth Learn Peacemaking in Israel and Palestine |
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By Adrial Trombin and Hod Ben Zvi
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 |
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From June 22 to July 1, 24 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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Young Politicians Seek to Mend Ties Between Israel and Turkey |
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By Jeremy Jordan, Secretary General, UPF-Israel
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Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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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.
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Ceremonies for Reconciliation |
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By UPF International
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 |
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Ceremonies for reconciliation often occur during UPF's interreligious and intercultural peacebuilding initiatives. These include crossing a bridge of peace, mixing waters of peace, and breaking arrows of war.
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Call for Interfaith Action for Peace in Israel and Gaza |
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By UPF Middle East Peace Initiative
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
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The Universal Peace Federation is deeply saddened by the loss of life in the current crisis in the Gaza strip. Muslim, Jewish, and Christian faith leaders of the Middle East Peace Initiative of the Universal Peace Federation are committed to peacebuilding and an end to the cycle of violence in Israel and the Gaza strip.
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Enduring Friendships Among Young Israelis and Palestinians |
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By Kristi Graham-Mas, Youth Federation for World Peace
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
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Is there a sustained positive impact from the ten-day intensive experience in Italy and San Marino by young Israelis and Palestinians?
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E. Glaubach: Prospectus for a Peace Academy |
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By Eliezer Glaubach Gal, Chairman, Professors World Peace Academy, Israel
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Monday, February 11, 2008 |
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"There is clearly a younger generation in the Middle East, sick and tired of conflict and beginning to understand that their future and hopes reside not in confrontation over territory but in the challenges of science, technology and communication, and that they can win new life and a new future without boundaries."- Shimon Peres, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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In Memoriam: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari |
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By Poetess Shelley Elkayam, Jerusalem, Israel
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Thursday, June 03, 2010 |
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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.
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European Youth Taste Israeli and Palestinian Life |
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By Fiona Stewart and Hod Ben Zvi, UPF-Israel
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
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Jerusalem, Israel - Twenty-six youth from Austria, England, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, America, and Israel gathered in Jerusalem on June 21 for a taste of Israeli and Palestinian cultures and to learn through experience about transcending barriers of religion, ethnicity, and nationality for the sake of peace. In their two weeks together they took part in service projects and dialogues with Israeli and Palestinian youth as well as visiting historic sites.
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Exploring Shared Values and Hopes in Jerusalem |
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By Omar Halasa, Director, Young Ambassadors for Peace, Latin America and the Middle East
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Thursday, 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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European Youth Help with Art Projects in Beit Shemesh |
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By Adrial Trombin and Hod Ben Zvi
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Monday, August 04, 2008 |
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Beit Shemesh, Israel - Fifteen young Europeans arrived in Jerusalem on July 1 for an International Youth Leadership project in Bethlehem and Beit Shemesh.
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A. Sajid: Vision of the “Other” in the Qur’an |
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By Imam Abdul Jalil Sajid, Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony, UK; Executive Committee member of European Imams and Religious Leaders Council; International Secretary, Executive Committee of World Congress of Faiths.
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Monday, February 04, 2008 |
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All human beings are honored by God. It is important to know that Islam honors Judaism and the good, faithful, and God-fearing Jews:
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