BSCC has concluded another workshop to empower women in Birzeit
Birzeit, Palestine – On June 14, 2018 the Birzeit Social and Cultural Development Center (BSCC) concluded its three month workshop focused on crafts and arts skills, led by Sister Hanriette Mansour, from the Congregation of the Rosary Sisters and one of our very active BSCC members. The closing session included
Ramadan Eid greetings from HCEF
Dear Brothers and sisters, On this Eid al-Fitr, we wish to send our best wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of this joyous feast, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. May the Almighty accept your fast and prayers, enlighten all people
HCEF President and CEO, Sir Rateb Rabie, Concludes a Successful Visit to Boston
May 21, 2018 – HCEF President and CEO, Sir Rateb Rabie, visited Boston on May 16-19. During his visit, he began the development of several projects as a way for HCEF to further its mission in support of Palestinian Christians and to replace despair with hope, fear with human security,
What Jerusalem Means to Us – Christian Perspectives and Reflections Book review by Dr. Stephen Corbin
Jerusalem, the shining city on the hill. We know you in antiquity, through song and scripture. We know you in our imaginations and our hearts. We know you in our contemplation, our prayers, and our anticipation. But, do we? In this new publication from the Holy Land Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF),
HCEF Welcomes First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, Co. to the Holy Land
May 8, 2018 – HCEF was proud to host 32 pilgrims from the First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, Colorado who completed 12 days of our Living Stones Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Under the leadership of the church’s Pastor of Congregational Care, Dr. Carl Hofmann, the pilgrims traveled to Bethlehem,
Easter Message from HCEF
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Once again it is that glorious Eastertide when hearts and minds of all Christians return to Jerusalem and the Holy Land. It is the time of resurrection when Christian hope marks us all. The terrible events of Good Friday turn miraculously to the triumphant happenings of
HCEF and Wafaa Work Together to Support Women, Youth and Elders
Birzeit, Palestine – On Monday, March 12th, 2018, HCEF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wafaa, a capacity-building and microfinance organization that supports populations facing poverty and injustice. The partnership between HCEF and Wafaa will help HCEF’s Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) to meet the demand for services
HCEF Poised for a Successful Year of Partnerships in the Holy Land During the visit of HCEF President, Rateb Rabie, KCHS
Bethlehem, Palestine—HCEF President, Rateb Rabie, KCHS, recently completed a two week visit to Palestine, meeting with long-time partners, dignitaries, and local supporters to put in place a plan for bolstering HCEF programming in Bethlehem, Birzeit, and beyond. The plan outlines ways in which HCEF can work collaboratively with local partners
The Christmas that Almost Wasn’t: HCEF Distributes over 450 Christmas Gifts to Children Around Palestine
Read this article in English - lea este artículo en español - إقرأ هذه المقالة باللغة العربية Bethlehem, Palestine—On Saturday, December 23rd, just a day before Christmas Eve, children around Palestine got the thrill of the season, after receiving an extra special visit from Santa with gifts, treats and festivities to
HCEF and BDF/AFBDF Galvanize Support for the City of Bethlehem
Washington, DC – On December 5, 2017, the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) held an event in Washington, DC to help launch a new initiative championed by the Bethlehem Development Foundation (BDF) called the American Friends of Bethlehem Development Foundation (AFBDF). AFBDF is a 501c3 charitable organization that will
Jerusalem: When will the Holy City witness Peace?
President Donald J. Trump’s declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is problematic, to say the least. It is more pragmatic than principled, more political than ideological or religious, and more of a reward to his supporters at home than a wise decision based on a deep appreciation of the history
HCEF Statement on U.S. President Trump’s Unjust Decision on Jerusalem by Rateb Y Rabie, President/CEO
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS CRUCIFYING JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITY OF PEACE U.S. President Donald J. Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the political capital of the State of Israel. With a stroke of his pen – in one fell swoop of political posturing – he betrayed centuries-old international commitments to a shared
Heads of Local Churches send letter to President Donald Trump regarding status of Jerusalem
JERUSALEM – Please find below the statement that the Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches sent to Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, in which they talked about the status of the Holy City of Jerusalem.
BSCC Celebrates Local Dheisheh Author, Osama Alayasa
Birzeit, Palestine — On Saturday, November 18th, 2017, BSCC hosted a book release celebration for Mr. Osama Alayasa’s latest novels entitled, The Cat of Bir Sabe and The Flower of Jericho. Mr. Alayasa is a beloved local author from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine, who has won many awards
New Art Course at BSCC
Birzeit, Palestine—The Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC), a project of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), recently launched a new art course for women that seeks to help community members engage their creative spirit while enhancing environmental awareness. The course, which will be offered every Monday, uses