A NEW ERA
MARCH 2021
Plans for Summer Institutes
Locations secured, applications arriving
Second Decade Fund
Gifts facilitate new initiatives
United Nations Address by JPB
Security Council hears from alum
World Press Summit Days Reach 1,000+ Youth
Students from across Israel participate
2021 Pilgrimage this Fall
Jordan and Jerusalem plans underway
Interview with Imam Ansari
Welcoming JPB's Newest Board Member
In Brief:
Welcoming new interns and volunteers, Newsletter format, Financial office transition
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends and Family,

2021 begins a new era for Jerusalem Peacebuilders. In January, JPB marked its 10th anniversary of fostering peace, interfaith reconciliation, and new leadership in the Holy Lands. What began as a dream... Read more
PLANS FOR SUMMER INSTITUTES
Summer 2021 is a go!
JPB’s commitment to, and passion for, peacebuilding will not be de-railed! Locations for all JPB Summer Institutes in the Holy Lands have been secured, applications are arriving, and potential staff facilitators are being recruited and interviewed. Despite the numerous and varied uncertainties and impediments arising from COVID-19...
SECOND DECADE FUND
Your generosity facilitates new initiatives
In 2011, JPB began its mission of advancing interfaith understanding and training tomorrow’s leaders with a single ten-day summer camp. Eleven teen participants responded. 

In 2020, our robust year-round programming attracted 2,382 Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians...
UNITED NATIONS ADDRESS BY JPB
UN Security Council hears from alum Oren Gian
Demonstrating JPB’s impact-in-action, alum Oren Gian was one of two civilians invited to speak at a February 2021, United Nations Security Council Middle East session...
WORLD PRESS SUMMIT DAYS REACH 1,000+ YOUTH
Dynamic program led by JPB Staff
“Exceeded our expectations” was the feedback from the US Embassy with regard to the successful conclusion of the 2021 World Press Photo Exhibit Summit Days.  This year’s Summit Days included over 1,000+, 10th grade students from over 70+ schools throughout the Holy Lands...
2021 PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITY THIS FALL
Jordan & Jerusalem travel in October
The rose-red city of Petra, desert castles overlooking Arabia, majestic Mount Nebo, and the ever inspiring holy sites of Jerusalem – Jerusalem Peacebuilders is offering a unique opportunity for JPB family and friends...
INTERVIEW WITH JPB BOARD MEMBER IMAM ANSARI
Imam Bilal shares why he chose to join the team
“If you can find hope there, you can find hope anywhere” was the immediate response from JPB’s newest board member when asked what drew him to JPB’s mission in the Holy Lands.  Imam Dr. Bilal Ansari, or Imam Bilal, knows about hope, as he has dedicated his professional life to...
IN BRIEF:
Welcoming New Middle East Intern
JPB welcomes its newest Program Assistant in the Middle East, alumna Duna Milhem. Read more
Welcoming New American Volunteer
JPB welcomes Karen Lamb as our new Volunteer Communications Consultant. Read more
Financial Office Transition
JPB acknowledges its profound debt of gratitude to the financial management firm of Kensinger Donnelly... Read more
New Newsletter Format
You will notice we updated the look of our newsletter to offer a... Read more
Because the Future of Jerusalem is the Future of the World