SOUL PURPOSE March 2022

Hope in Houston Fr. Nicholas teaches, preaches, & more! MyChoice Finds a Voice Areej leads new West Bank program EXCEL Reunion in Nazareth Teachers gather for learning & renewal Peace School Welcomes JPB Givat Haviva focuses on shared society Faith & Peace? Fr. Nicholas & Rabbi Steven talk to God In Memoriam: Dr. Paula Green, (1937-2022) In Brief: Summer applications CLOSE SOON!, American teens walk for peace, Teaching in the synagogue, JPBLD co-directors in leadership program Quo vadis? from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Ukraine is the latest victim of the inhumanity and violence that inevitably erupts from ignored group resentment and trauma. The images of homeless families and heroic... read more

HOPE IN HOUSTON

Fr. Nicholas teaches, preaches, & more! Last month, Fr. Nicholas landed in Houston, TX for several events with St. John's School, St. Thomas Episcopal School, Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, JPB pilgrims and donors! Lot's of hopeful progress was made, and many key relationships were strengthened... READ MORE

MYCHOICE FINDS A VOICE

Areej leads new West Bank program The new MyChoice Women's Empowerment Program has found a leading voice! Meet Areej, who joins us with an impressive background and deep passion for education and social change. You can read her short bio here... READ MORE

EXCEL REUNION IN NAZARETH

Teachers gather for learning & renewal Our 2021 EXCEL Institute cohort gathered in Nazareth in Nazareth for an inspiring weekend retreat. Teachers spent their time together in workshops, dialogue, and touring around ... READ MORE

PEACE SCHOOL WELCOMES JPB

Givat Haviva focuses on shared society In January, JPB's Israeli affiliate, JPB Leadership Development, began teaching in earnest at the Givat Haviva International School in Israel. Our Israeli and Palestinian staff are offering a powerful program of leadership... READ MORE

FAITH & PEACE?

Fr. Nicholas & Rabbi Steven Talk to God In the webinar world, Fr. Nicholas recently joined Rabbi Steven Morgen of Congregation Beth Yeshurun for a special interfaith session called What Does Peace Look Like From Your Faith Tradition? The two faith leaders discussed peace and justice through examining Jewish and Christian scriptures and fielding questions... READ MORE

IN MEMORIAM:

Dr. Paula Green, (1937-2022) A peacebuilder, educator, and trainer extraordinaire, Dr. Paula Green died on February 21 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Leveraging her background in psychology, Paula led multi-year peacebuilding interventions in dozens of the world's most intractable ... READ MORE

IN BRIEF:

Summer applications CLOSE SOON! Today, our Summer Institute Applications for Middle East Youth close! ... read more

Teaching in the synagogue Deacon Jack Karn is currently leading a JPB series at ... read more

American teens walk for peace Last month, our Interfaith Youth Houston program ... read more

JPBLD co-directors in leadership program Vallie and Zak recently started an exciting fellowship program with Amal-Tikva ... read more

Because the Future of Jerusalem is the Future of the World www.jerusalempeacebuilders.org

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