Royal Institute and HCEF Have Signed MOU For a Promising Way Forward: Muslim-Christian Partnership.
The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) and the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) have joined together in a partnership that is outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation. This Memorandum, signed in October, provides guidelines for cooperative efforts “for mutual understanding of cultures and for the advancement
HCEF Honored the Senior Citizens of Palestine on the International Day of the Elderly Celebration.
The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) held an event at the Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) on October 10, 2019, to celebrate the International Day of the Elderly. Elderly people are active, productive members of the community whose presence, contributions, and achievements are valuable assets. Moreover, elderly
HCEF sowed joy to 2500 students in Palestine by distributing school kits
To read this press release in: Arabic - Spanish With the starting the new school year in Palestine, HCEF distributed 2500 school kits to school students. Each kit included 12 notebooks, 6 pencils, a ruler, an eraser, sharpener, scissors, and 12 colors pen. These were distributed to 7 villages and
Palestinian Christians Welcome a pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to the Holy Land
During May, a group of 22 American Catholic pilgrims from three parishes in Los Angeles made a memorable HCEF-organized Living Stones Pilgrimage to Palestine and Jordan. Led by Father Bill McLean, a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the group visited Galilee, Nablus, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Ramallah
Muslims and Christians Together: Sowing Seeds for Peace.
The Muslim-Christian Coalition recently held another successful dialogue between Muslims and Christians, with the aim of replacing Islamophobia with understanding, and of providing assistance to Palestinian Christians. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, a “Muslim-Christian Luncheon Dialogue” was convened at HCEF headquarters in Bethesda, organized by the HCEF and sponsored by the National Presbyterian Church of Washington, DC.
Children of all Dominations and Faiths receive Christmas Gifts By HCEF
Let the children come to me: for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs. Matthew 19:14 At Christmas, children all over the world welcome the birth of Jesus with joy, laughter, hope, and gifts. The children in Palestine are not able to welcome Christmas with
Informe sobre la 20ª Conferencia Internacional de HCEF, “Juntos en la fe, Jerusalén: nuestro hogar colectivo”
Informe sobre la 20ª Conferencia Internacional de HCEF “Juntos en la fe, Jerusalén: nuestro hogar colectivo” Mantenido en asociación con & El Fondo de Jerusalén para la Educación y el Desarrollo Comunitario 2425 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 2-3 de noviembre de 2018 Preparado por: Prof. Saliba
Exhibit brings Bethlehem’s story to Utah.
PROVO — A new exhibit at Brigham Young University’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures brings the Holy Land, and in particular the city of Bethlehem, to Utah audiences through olive wood carvings, mother-of-pearl artifacts, traditional Palestinian embroidered wedding costumes and photographs. “Returning to Bethlehem: A Cultural Pilgrimage” opened Oct. 16
Report on the 20th International HCEF Conference, “Together in Faith, Jerusalem: Our Collective Home”
Report On The 20th International HCEF Conference “Together In Faith, Jerusalem: Our Collective Home” Held in Partnership with & at The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development 2425 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 November 2-3, 2018 Prepared by: Prof. Saliba Sarsar, Chair of the HCEF Research & Publication Committee and
HCEF HELD BOOKSIGNING EVENT AT NATIONAL PRESBTYRIAN CHURCH, CHRISTIANS AND THE CITY OF JERUSALEM.
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the National Presbyterian Church (NPC) hosted three people who spoke passionately about Jerusalem: Sir Rateb Y. Rabie, KCHS, Founder, President, and CEO of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF); Father Michael McDonagh, Advisor to the Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and
Statement of the 20th HCEF International Conference.
HCEF Concludes Celebrating its 20th HCEF International Conference. The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), in partnership with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Know Thy Heritage Inc. (KTH), held the 20th HCEF International Conference and celebratory Dinner on Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd under the conference theme of
LIVE WEBCAST BEGINS AT 10am EST, 5:00pm in PALESTINE FROM THE PALESTINE CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC.
When: FRIDAY, November 2nd Start at 10:00am EST to 5:00pm EST. SATURDAY, November 3rd Start at 10:00am EST to 5:00pm EST. WWW.HCEF.ORG For more detail and what to watch
Education in Palestine With Dr. Abdullatif Abuhijleh, President of Birzeit University.
A light lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Talk begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Education is a basic human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UNESCO’s vision, and a wide variety of UN legal instruments. Education in Palestine is an essential part of empowerment and building a healthy society, and
Jerusalem Key to Palestinian-Israeli Peace
WHEN: Saturday, November 3rd, 3:45pm – 5:00pm WHERE: The Jerusalem Fund & Palestine Center 2425 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 Jerusalem Key to Palestinian-Israeli Peace Speakers will examine Jerusalem as a key to Palestinian-Israeli Peace. As is the case today, peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israel are at a standstill.
Enlivening Jerusalem: Christian and Muslim Contributions to the City’s Education, Culture, and Social Advancement
WHEN: Saturday, November 3rd, 11:30am-12:30pm WHERE: The Jerusalem Fund & Palestine Center 2425 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 Enlivening Jerusalem: Christian and Muslim Contributions to the City’s Education, Culture, and Social Advancement There is a substantial Christian and Muslim presence in Jerusalem, including religious, educational, and social service institutions and organizations. The challenges