(Never break the heart of the elderly) HCEF Celebrates the Senior Citizen International Day of 2021
HCEF celebrated the Senior Citizen International Day at Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) on October 2, 2021, in respect and appreciation for our elderly citizens. On this occasion, we would like to say to our elderly, “May God prolong your life, and we wish you many returns of
In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF included an event with the children of Tala’a Al Noor School and Kindergarten.
With great giving… Comes great loyalty In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF included an event with the children of Tala’a Al Noor School and Kindergarten In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF held another event in coordination with Tala’a Al
JPI Board of Directors meets with the Jordanian Ambassador to the United States on Jerusalem.
JPI Board of Directors meets with the Jordanian Ambassador to the United States on Jerusalem Mr. Rateb Rabie, Chair of the Jerusalem Peace Institute (JPI) Board of Directors, and Dr. Saliba Sarsar, President / CEO of JPI, met on October 14, 2021, with Her Excellency Dina Kawar, the Ambassador Extraordinary
Mr. Rateb Rabie, JPI Chair, Board of Directors, met with His Majesty King Abdullah.
Mr. Rateb Rabie, Chair of the Jerusalem Peace Institute (JPI) Board of Directors, met with His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The meeting in New York, which was attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania and HRH Prince Hussein as well as a few key Jordanian
HCEF issues a book on “What Jerusalem means to us”.
In the book's foreword, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan says, "Jerusalem has always maintained its plural significance in all three religions. Thus, Jerusalem cannot be politicized because it is not just a piece of land on the map. To identify with Jerusalem, religion followers such as Jews, Christians, and
Elders of Birzeit and Atara Visit the Wadi Al-Bathan in Nablus.
The Birzeit Social Development & Cultural Center (BSCC) organized a recreational trip for 50 elderly citizens of Birzeit and Atara to beautiful Wadi Al-Bathan on August 30. This event — like their trip to Qatrawani Park earlier in the month — was supported by the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation
Birzeit Elders Enjoy the Beauty of Atara.
The Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) organized a recreational trip for its elder citizens to the neighboring town of Atara — site of the beautiful Qatrawani Park — on August 12, a most welcome outing after months of isolation due to Covid-19 and the occupation. Men, women
HCEF Distributed 150 food and health parcels to needy families in the Palestinian towns of Al-Taybeh, Jefnah, Jenin, Atara, Aboud, and Birzeit.
Arabic and Spanish to follow The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), in partnership with the National Presbyterian Church (NPC) - Washington, D.C., distributed 150 food and health parcels to needy Palestinian families in the villages of Al-Taybeh, Jefnah, Jenin, Atara, Aboud, and Birzeit. The food parcels contain basic items
A Symposium Concluded, Jerusalem: The City of Peace for All— Challenges and Opportunities.
Jerusalem is unique among the cities of the world. To educate about its current challenges and enhance the knowledge of those advocating for sharing it, the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, Know Thy Heritage Leadership Organization, and Jerusalem Peace Institute held a virtual symposium on July 17, 2021. Titled “Jerusalem: The City
Symposium: JERUSALEM: THE CITY OF PEACE FOR ALL, Challenges and Opportunities
Symposium JERUSALEM: THE CITY OF PEACE FOR ALL Challenges and Opportunities Saturday, July 17, 2021 At 1:00pm EST, 8:00pm Jerusalem Time RSVP: By July 15, 2021 https://forms.gle/FxwezkdSsEWwcKGA7 The symposium will provide detailed information on the current situation in occupied East Jerusalem and examine the latest legal
HCEF Concluded a Symposium on Sharing Jerusalem With Two People and Three Faiths.
The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), in cooperation with the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) in Amman, Jordan and the El Hassan Center for Jerusalem Studies in Jerusalem, held a virtual symposium on April 11, 2021. The symposium, with its theme, “What Jerusalem Means to Us: Perspectives and
HCEF launched a Coronavirus vaccination campaign for Senior Citizens.
The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) launched a vaccination campaign at their Birzeit Senior Citizen Center (BSCC) in cooperation with the Birzeit Women’s Charitable Society. It was carried out in coordination and with the guidance of the Palestinian Ministry of Health; the support and follow-up of Minister Mai Al-Kaila
What Jerusalem Means to Us: Perspectives and Reflections’ Symposium.
Program Jerusalem is unique among the cities of the world. Its distinctiveness stems from its holiness and universal character. This symposium, organized to highlight the book launching of What Jerusalem Means to Us: Muslim Perspectives and Reflections (2021) https://tinyurl.com/y38kckzj, which is a beautiful complement to What Jerusalem Means to Us:
What Jerusalem Means to Us: Muslim Perspectives and Reflections. Book Order.
A special book, forthcoming in February 2021 A Publication of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) in partnership with the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Jerusalem, viewed by many as the ultimate religious battleground, has itself always wanted to be
HCEF Provides Flu Shots to the Senior Citizens of Birzeit.
In order to maintain the good health of the Birzeit community, HCEF provided senior citizens flu shots. This essential service is done on an annual basis in partnership with the Birzeit Health Clinic. Given the challenge of COVID-19, it was carried out within the protocols of the Palestinian Ministry of