Dear Friends,

With the motto “Destruction May Be, Continuity Shall Be”, the ICB resumed its activities with vigor and new energy after the Israeli occupying forces redeployed its forces outside the city and around-the-clock curfew was lifted. Please check out the following stories in detail that attest to the work in progress and show our deep commitment to the people of Bethlehem.

• The ICB held its annual Summer School program despite the curfews and the siege imposed on Bethlehem, during the hours that the curfew was lifted.
• Dar al-Kalima School opens its doors for the new scholastic year 2002/2003. A teacher writes about the first day of school.
• Construction of the Conference Center continues despite all the setbacks of the last months.
• Construction of the Wellness Center at Mureir Mountain site resumes on full scale.
• Christmas Campaign to sell the arts and crafts of local artisans is launched despite the destruction of al-Kahf Gift Shop.
• ICB restarts its cultural activities with the first event, which is the hosting of the renowned travel writer, Mr. William Dalrymple. More events are organized.
• “Life After” by Rev. Sandra Olewine.

We are glad that this newsletter carries “good tidings”. We thank you all for your friendship, encouragement and support. 

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

Ms. Rana Khoury

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