I know it may seem cold now, but summer will eventually be here and many of you are planning their vacations. Some will travel to traditional tourist locations, get a nice tan and a T-shirt they will be too embarrassed to wear at home, others will want more than to be tourists and will seekContinue reading “Why come to Palestine this Summer???”
Category Archives: Faith
Santa Comes To Bethlehem for Nonviolent Protest
Even though he is very busy this time of year giving gifts to children all around the world; this Christmas season Santa Claus took some time of and came on an early visit to Palestine. He did not come with gifts but came to stand in solidarity and bring hope to Palestinians suffering from theContinue reading “Santa Comes To Bethlehem for Nonviolent Protest”
Christmas in Bethlehem; a time for Joy and Resilience
The colored strings of lights are now decorating its streets. As you drive past homes you now see Christmas trees proudly placed in front of windows so that all may see. Manger Street is full of traffic at night but no one is complaining for everyone is waiting their turn to receive candy from oneContinue reading “Christmas in Bethlehem; a time for Joy and Resilience”
Realizing God’s dream for the Holy Land
By Desmond Tutu | October 26, 2007 WHENEVER I am asked if I am optimistic about an end to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, I say that I am not. Optimism requires clear signs that things are changing – meaningful words and unambiguous actions that point to real progress. I do not yet hear enough meaningful words,Continue reading “Realizing God’s dream for the Holy Land”
Celebrating Easter, not as the Past but as the Present
It is Easter and Christians all around the world are celebrating the death and resurrection of the Prince of Peace, a man who suffered on the hands of those who occupied his land because he spread a message of peace, love and forgiveness to all human kind. This year and like every year, we celebrated Easter inContinue reading “Celebrating Easter, not as the Past but as the Present”
Escape from Bethlehem
Thursday, April 11, 2002 One cannot but remember the story of Mary and Joseph riding on a donkey trying to cover and hide the baby Jesus from the evil eyes of Herod’s army troops. Troops who passed the Holy family in vigor entering Bethlehem from all corners in order to search for and kill theContinue reading “Escape from Bethlehem”
Sami Awad 