Raising a Principled Voice in a Beloved Land
By Celia Riley “If your son didn’t come home from school and you heard he was arrested, who could you call? If your husband is from the West Bank and you have Jerusalem residency,...
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Um El Kheir / Mother of Good
By Jessica Hill Amidst the daily realities of living under occupation in Palestine, as the threat of demolition of homes and property hangs in the air, inspiring individuals and communities continue to be committed...
Running for Human Rights
By Sara Burback On March 23, I had the opportunity to join over 7,000 runners of all ages gathered in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, awaiting the signal to cross the starting line to begin the...
Haram al-Sharif and the Status Quo
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
Return in Mercy to Jerusalem
By Molly Lorden And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud;...
Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: A Grave Threat to Future Peace
From our friends at Churches for Middle East Peace For Immediate Release: The Unilateral Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Constitutes a Grave Threat to Future Peace Washington, D.C. – December 5, 2017 – President...
Bethlehem Lives Into Its Heritage
What images come to mind when you hear the words “little town of Bethlehem”? Idyllic, holy scenes of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus alongside friendly barnyard animals? For a North American living in Bethlehem,...
Tent of Nations: People Building Bridges
By Becky Gonzalez The organic farm on which the Tent of Nations project runs is known as “Daher’s Vineyard.” Owned by the Nassar family, this land stretches 100 acres, and is situated 9 kilometers...
Herod’s Gate
By Carol Folbre, Ph.D. The sun kissed the tips of cathedral crosses. It was just after 5:00 AM. Shadows shortened as we walked the narrow streets towards the gates of the Old City. Our local...
