In Memoriam Passing away of Giovanni Scudiero Member of the Executive Committee of Pax Christi International Educational methods in teaching  about the monotheistic religions at Palestinian schools June 13, 2009 Living in the Holy Land: Respecting Differences, A Work shop in Bethlehem entitled "Educational methods in teaching  about the monotheistic religions at Palestinian schools". WORLD WEEK FOR PEACE IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL     June 10, 2009 The World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, June 4-10, 2009 Convened by the World Council of Churches as part of the Week, a Silent Candle Vigil at the Separation Wall Bethlehem Sumud Cultural Festival 2009                                     May 9, 2009 AEI Open-Windows held the first Sumud Festival in Bethlehem definitely was a special occasion. Inspired by spring and summer performances last year of Belgian singer Evi de Jean, and Merlijn Twaalfhoven and his international and Palestinian artists... Jericho fieldtrip and workshop                              April 9, 2009 AEI Open-Windows held a fieldtrip and workshop in Jericho for several members of its groups: Kids, High school, University, Post graduates, Women's and Parents groups. This interreligious cultural activity coincides with several occasions Cultural Tourism Program fieldtrip and Workshop “Battir and Nahaleen”  April 4, 2009 The AEI Women’s group went to a field trip to Battir and Nahaleen where they attended extensive workshops related to the Cultural Tourism Program and on the occasion of the Land Day (Yaom Al Ard). Weekly Life Stories            Click here for more stories                     April 4, 2009 Series of interviews with Educators and Conflict in Schools:     Interview with Elias     By Teresa Mongan Interview series: Conversations along the Wall near Rachel’s Tomb     “I want to show my steadfastness to the Israelis and the world!”     Makram al Arja, Everest restaurant owner     By Sytske van Bruggen Parenting and Counseling and HTML                               April 3, 2009 The Arab Educational Institute-Open Windows (member organization of Pax Christi International) held two courses in its premises between the 20th and the 29th of March 2009. SUMMER SCHOOL 2009 - THE ART OF BREATHING                               March 7, 2009 We need international volunteers to join this program as trainers and organisers for sessions in arts, sports, crafts, music and other creative skills. Building Bridges from Burnley - UK Visit                               February 23, 2009 A group from Building Bridges from Burnley - United Kingdom visited the Arab Educational Institute (AEI- Open Windows), to see the situation here in Palestine, and in Bethlehem Area YouTube video Candle light in solidarity with Gaza and for a just peace On February 14, a delegation of Pax Christi UK and members of AEI-Open Windows held a candle vigil at the Wall around Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem in solidarity with Manal Timraz's initiative One Million Candles. She is a Palestinian who lives in Coventry, comes from Gaza and lost 15 members of her family in the military onslaught there. For the YouTube video (4 minutes) of the Bethlehem event, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDHQgeBWyfQ Teacher's group meeting with Pax Christi                               February 23, 2009 A group from Pax Christi- UK visited the Arab Educational Institute (AEI- Open windows) at the Sumud/ Story House premises and met with the Teacher’s group of the AEI. World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel                               World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, 4-10 June 2009 - Joint actions for a just peace convened by the World Council of Churches                                    INVITATION TO ACTION Two Days Retreat for the Youth Group                               February 7, 2009 A Two day retreat, December 26-27,2009, was prepared for the AEI youth group who are going to be part of the Cultural Tourism Program, Spirit of Sumud. Articles by AEI staff in the February issue of This Week in Palestine Raneen al-Arja, staff at AEI's new cultural tourism program "Spirit of Sumud", describes the content and background of this program Toine van Teeffelen writes about the concept of sumud, or steadfastness/resilience, underlining the Palestinian connection to the land and home   Prayers and Wishes   The World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, June 4-10, 2009 International Prayers 2009 Prayers in Spanish 2009 Prayers in Italian 2009 Palestinian prayers in German 2009 Children's Prayers Christmas Messages 2008-09 Summer 2008     Stories from Palestine Life stories Oral histories Moral stories Diaries   AEI News Living in the Holy Land: Respecting Differences [English] - [Arabic]  January 24, 2009 Palestinian school students guided virtually through Holland! January 15, 2009 AEI annual tradition celebrating universal, national and  religious occasions   January 4, 2009 Parents' Meeting at the Sumud/ Peace House December 4, 2008 Teachers' Group 2nd Meeting November 29, 2008 Advisory Board's Meeting November 22, 2008 AEI Visitors Visit Genealogy, Family History and Heritage page AEI Archives   PAX CHRIST News Pax Christi International Newsletter July, 2009 Pax Christi International Newsletter June, 2009 Pax Christi International Newsletter April, 2009 Pax Christi International Newsletters archives Message of Pax Christi International to the United Nations: Calling for a New Peace Process in Middle East     Youth News Palestinian Exchange Photos Photos from Palestinian members Youth Inter-religious Retreat Christmas and Adha Feasts Rammallah, December 2006   60-year 'human clock' in Manger Square THE LIVING CLOCK EVENT ON VIDEO (2-minute)