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Culture as the Art to Breathe
By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

 

Opening of Dar al-Kalima College
The First Specialized
 Fine Arts and Communications College
in Palestine

 

Pay us now a virtual visit, & buy your Christmas gift from Bethlehem

 

Launching the first parish nurse program in Palestine

 

Bright Stars Summer Academy 2006

 

From victim to artist of survival
A new experience in the mountains during an International Youth Meeting

Religionsvertreter gründen Initiative für Nahost

Fuer jeden das richtige Angebot

 

Two Invasions, One Reasoning
By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

 
GAZA UPDATE  
Hundreds of children and youth are joining the summer academy  
DANDANAT - Bethlehem Youth Music Festival
Palestinian Swedish Cultural Encounter
 
Divided & Conquered  

Roots – Shaping communities in a time of crises
 
Bulldozers start work on Wall to annex Bethlehem’s Cremisan Monastery  
Dar Al-Kalima Health and Wellness Center offers Yoga for school children, women and nurses  
The Other Side of the Coin: A reading in the Palestinian Elections
By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

English
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German
 French  |  Italian
 
Second Palestinian Legislative Council Elections 2006  
Shaping communities in Times of Crisis
By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
 
ICB's Authentic Tourisn Program
VISIT THE 'LIVING STONES' IN THE HOLY LAND

By Tim Timmons (Writer's Opinion)
Special to ASSIST News Service
 
Youth a-LIVE: Empowering Youth Through Media
Screening of 5 documentary films made by 20 youngsters from Bethlehem District, as a closing of an intensive training program in Documentary Film-making.
 
Demokratische Wahlen, mit deren Ergebnis niemand gerechnet hat!?
Offener Brief nach Deutschland – Anette Klasing, Bethlehem 29. Januar
 
CHF: Helping People Through Community  - Habitat -Finance
A 12-month project aiming to facilitate women’s entrepreneurship.
 
International Center of Bethlehem announcing schedule for Art Exhibitions 2006  
The olive tree carries the hopes and fears of Palestine.
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.
Psalm 52:8
 
International Teen Program Fosters Hope and Builds Bridges in War-Torn Palestine
By Stacy Severson
 
The Death of Dignity….
New Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint Reflections by Rev. Sandra Olewine and Ms. Anette Klasing
 
Art Exhibition “Land, Peoples and Identities”
I
CB hosted a group exhibition of 30 artists belonging to various lands from all over the world.
 
A letter to Senator Rodham Clinton from Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb  
LWF Council Meeting Was a Sign of Solidarity with Christians in the Holy Land The President of the LWF, Bishop Mark S. Hanson, said the 2005 meeting of the LWF Council meeting was significant especially because of its location.  
Gaza – Crossroads at the Edge
As Gaza gets ready to write a new chapter in its history, a look back at the role that Gaza city played on the world scene shows its significance to the economic, political, religious and social life of Palestine. 
 
Building Hope and a Brighter Future for Palestine
Bright Stars of Bethlehem, NFP opens in Washington, DC
 
Shaping Communities in Times of Crisis: Narratives of Land, Peoples and Identities
ICB's second intercultural conference: November 6 – 12, 2005
 
Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) August 30- September 6
The Church: Called to a Ministry of Reconciliation
 
Art exhibition “Land, Peoples and Identities”
The International Center of Bethlehem celebrated the opening of the exhibition “Land, Peoples and Identities” on Thursday August 11th.
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Palestinians and Swedes rock out in Dandanat
Dandanat, a 3-day music, dance and art festival featuring Palestinian and Swedish artists, kicked off on Thursday August 4, 2005.
 
Concluding the Bright Stars Summer Academy 2005
The Bright Stars Summer Academy this year came to offer the children and youth of Bethlehem newer opportunities of training and hope.
 
Art Installation: Advocacy Tool for Youth Concerns, a 13 month project which was implemented by the International Center of Bethlehem, with the association of ten schools in the Bethlehem District
Final project booklet and the final report
 
ARK: Global Journeys of Hope for Young People
ARK III in Bethlehem, Palestine

"We, the participants of ARK, people from San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala, Minnesota, U.S.A. and Bethlehem, Palestine, unite to build a better world.
 
Palestinians and Swedes rock out as Dandanat begins
Dandanat, a 3-day music, dance and art festival featuring Palestinian and Swedish artists, kicked off on Thursday August 4, 2005.
Written by: Faith Rowold

 
 
ICB produces a documentary film and a booklet about the wall in Bethlehem
As the world talks of peace, the Israeli government continues to build a wall that confiscates large tracts of Palestinian land.
 
 
Bethlehem Besieged: Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble
By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
Book Review

 
INTERCULTURAL CONFERENCE: November 6 – 12, 2005
Shaping Communities in Times of Crisis: Narratives of Land, Peoples and Identities
 
Bethlehem, We CARE
Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Hearts for Jesus project, “Bethlehem, We Care!” will support the Dar al-Kalima Academy.
 
DANDANAT- Bethlehem Youth Festival
Palestinian Swedish Cultural Encounter
 
 
ARK: Global Journeys of Hope for Young People
ARK III to take place in Bethlehem, Palestine - August 2005
 
Art Competitions
The International Center of Bethlehem announces new art competition dealing with issues concerning Land, Peoples, and Identities.
Arabic   |   English  |   Participation Form
 
Installation art project: Advocacy Tool for Youth Concerns  

Bright Stars Summer Academy 2005

Preparations are underway to offer the children of Bethlehem unique opportunities

 
INTERCULTURAL CONFERENCE: November 6 – 12, 2005
Shaping Communities in Times of Crisis: Narratives of Land, Peoples and Identities
 

Where Hospitality is our Spirituality "Bethlehem Lutheran Guest House “Abu Gubran” Re opens"
 

 

Bethlehem Besieged
Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble

 

 

On Rafah Alert
 

 

Profiles of the Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCJ)
 

 

”Sincerely Barbara” Art Exhibition at Al Kahf Gallery
 

 

HOPP (HOPE) Campaign
 

 

Palmensonntag  --German

 

Intensive courses at al-Kahf Arts & Crafts Center
 

 

Chinese Artist Fan Pu Exhibits at Al-Khaf Gallery
“The Life and Teachings of Christ”

 

 

Green Adventures at Ad Dar
 

 

Jerusalem Women Speak
Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision

 

 

Preparing Global Servant Leaders
International Centers Second Meeting in Mexico City, Mexico

 

 

Clotaire K
By Paola Handal Michael

 

Communicating Under Curfew
ICB

 

ICB Computer Center "Enhancing Computer Skills"
ICB

 

Two New Contracts to Expand Two Ministries…
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

 

Lebanese Clotaire K in Ad Dar
By Carol Michel

 

Opening of the Internet Club
By Rana Khoury

 

Inger Jonasson: A new Co-worker at ICB

 

This time, just a natural Earthquakes in Palestine
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb & Dr. Nuha Khoury

 

New at al-Kahf Gallery

 

Bright Stars Program - Karate Training. By Jireis Abu Ghannam

 

THE WALL OF SHAME
By Palestinian General Delegation

 

Rev. Dr. Raheb Receives the Prestigious Wittenberg Award for Distinguished Service to Church and Society

 

Two Months into the Inauguration And Over 10000 Lives Touched
By ICB

 

The waiting game
Three years ago, the acclaimed Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif travelled through the West Bank to write a special report for G2. This month, she returned for the first time

By Ahdaf Soueif. For the Guardian

 

The Third Kingdom. Acts 1, 6-11. Church of the Reformation
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb.  November 9th, 2003

 

Israel's concrete plan to choke Bethlehem.
Article by Gerald Kaufman MP. October 14, 2003

 

A Heart for Christmas. By Louise Dalum

 

Six months and Around 2000 Patients Since Opening the Health and Wellness Center Audio logy Department

 

Christmas in Bethlehem 2003-A Gift?
By Frank Wright. December 15, 2003

 

Checkpoints, Planes, and Automobiles:
Palestinian students face myriad difficulties traveling to student peace conference

21 NOVEMBER, JERUSALEM

 

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM JERUSALEM
Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan

 

Bethlehem to be encircled in steel as 'security fence' snakes its way around holy city
By Justin Huggler in Bethlehem. 20 December 2003

 

Prominent Egyptian Writer Ahdaf Soueif Hosted by ICB.

 

Rev. Mitri Raheb Receives an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Concordia University

 

Lutheran Pastor Mitri Raheb challenged U.S. church members

 

First Annual Dar Al Kalima Festival and Exhibit. By Paola Handal-Michael

 

Magical Evening. By Sandra Olewine

 

In a Land called Palestine.    English    Deutsch.  By Sandra Olewine

 

Contemporary Art Workshop. By ICB

 

Bright StarsMedia Club. By ICB

 

1st Bethlehem City Run. By ICB

 

Christ in the Palestinian Context  -  By Faten Nastas Mitwasi

 

Where Joy is Possible By Rev. Sandra Olewine (Deutsch)

 

Students and Artists in BeitLahem. By Samia Halaby

 

Tollkühner Poker mit dem Friedensprozess im Nahen Osten. NZZ Global

 

Candlelight Vigil in Bethlehem

 

First Impressions. By Aaron Chan

 

A Gift Greater Than a Bullet. By Rev. Sandra Olewine

 

Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). By Aaron Chan

 

A Dose of Reality. By: Sandra Olewine

 

Bethlehem pastor sees too much hate in Middle East. By Martha Sawyer Allen

 

 "Human Rights Violations as a Result of Israel's Separation Barrier": B'Tselem

 

In the News: Israeli Military Redeployment in Bethlehem. By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

 

Music Competition. By Johannes Zang

 

Building a Society of Volunteers

 

Pastor Campaigns for Rights of Palestinian Christians. By Patricia Rice

 

The Dar al-Kalima Playground

 

Suffering Christ tells best the story. By John Filiatreau

 

2003 Synod Assembly

 

The 'Fog of War' By Sean Hawkey

 

Amjad Awwad Living the Surreal. By Carol Dabdoub

 

“Geboren zu Bethlehem: Notizen aus einer belagerten Stadt” Autorin: Viola Raheb

 

Scholarship Awards for the Dar al-Kalima Students

 

The war on Iraq and its effect on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
English    Italian   German       By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

 

Preparing for the Inevitable. By Andre Dabdoub

 

On The Eve. By: Andrew N. Wilson

 

A life Transformed. By Sami Abu Ghazaleh and Sandra Olewine

 

New Year Wishes. By Johannes Zang

 

Let the Party Begin. By Carol Dabdoub

 

New Semester at Dar-Al kalima. By Paola Handal Michael

 

Nightmare. By Ute Caspers

 

Epiphany in Bethlehem. By Susan Balzer

 

Organ Concert. By Carol Michel

 

Good News. By Faten Nastas

 

U.S., Iraq Conflict. By Alexa Smith

 

Hanging tough. By Alexa Smith

 

Come and See… ICB Team.

 

Olive Picking Season in 21st Century Palestine. By Andre Dabdoub, October 25, 2002
English     Deutsch

 

Die Post aus Köln kommt selten an VON ANJA KATZMARZIK, 27.12.02

 

Bethlehem Intercultural Media Consultation By Carol Michel

 

Life After…. By Rev. Sandra Olewine

 

Grabbing Rachel's Tomb. By Rev. Sandra Olewine

 

First Day of School. By Paola Handal

 

Storytelling Club. By Paola Handal

 

Those Who Have Ears to Hear May Hear. By Viola Raheb March 12, 2002.
English    Deutsch     French

 

Letter from Lissa and Lois By Lissa March 10, 2002

 

TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS HOLY LAND
FROM THE HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM, March 9, 2002

 

Call from Bethlehem. By Rev. Sandra Olewine and Ms. Viola Raheb

 

Bethlehem under curfew. By Adalsteinn Thorvaldsson.

 

Internationales Begegnungszentrum Bethlehem. By Marc Frings, Andreas Kuntz, Johannes Zang, 26.Oktober 2001.

 

Call from Bethlehem ICB, 22/10/2001
English     Deutsch

 

Attack on Bethlehem ICB, 20/10/2001
English     Deutsch

 

Breaking the Blockade. ICB, June 2001

 

Work Progresses at Dar-al-Kalima Conference Center. ICB, June 2001

 

At Dar Al-Kalima Arts & Crafts Center. ICB, June 2001

 

Pilgern auch ins Westjordanland. Presse-Information  
Visits to Palestine are possible By Andreas F. Kuntz  
A Guest at the Theater of the Absurd By Viola Raheb  

 

 

Changing Exhibitions (August - September). By Faten Nastas  
Reaping What is Sown
By Rev. Sandra Olewine
 
Frozen Work Resumes at Dar-al-Kalima Conference Center