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Für Samira Dajani-Budeiri ist der Grund und Boden, auf dem sie in Sheikh Jarrah steht, heiliges Land. Ihr Haus und das Grundstück, auf dem es gebaut wurde, erinnern sie an ihre Eltern und die Menschen in ihrer Nachbarschaft – und an ihren Wunsch, in Frieden und Würde zu leben.

As Eid Jahaleen takes in the beautiful view in his Bedouin community of Khan El Ahmar, he reflects on many aspects he loves about his life.

For Samira Dajani-Budeiri, the very soil on which she stands in Sheikh Jarrah is sacred. Her home and the ground on which it stands is wrapped in memories of her parents, her neighbors—and her wish to live in peace and dignity.

Die folgende Geschichte ist Teil einer Serie, die die diesjährige Osterinitiative eröffnet und einen Einblick in das tägliche Leben von Palästinensern, Muslimen und Christen, die in und um Jerusalem leben, bietet, in einige der Herausforderungen, denen sie ausgesetzt sind, und was ihnen Hoffnung gibt. Das Konzept von Heiligkeit hebt diese Geschichten heraus. Unten spricht Yacoub Rajabis Geschichte zu der Heiligkeit menschlicher Würde — und der Heiligkeit menschlichen Lebens selbst.

Der folgende Leitartikel gehört zu einer Reihe von Texten im Rahmen der diesjährigen Initiative zu Ostern, die uns einen Einblick gibt in den Alltag der palästinensischen, muslimischen und christlichen Bevölkerung in und um Jerusalem. Beleuchtet werden auch einige Herausforderungen, denen die Menschen gegenüberstehen, sowie die Frage, was ihnen Hoffnung gibt. Das Konzept der Heiligkeit zieht sich als roter Faden durch diese Geschichten. Unten folgt Scheich Maher Assafs Darlegung. Sie befasst sich mit der Heiligkeit des Gottesdienstes sowie damit, dass die Religionsfreiheit in Bethlehem der Schlüssel zur Erreichung von Frieden darstellt.

The following feature story is part of a series that continues this year’s Easter Initiative, which offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Palestinians, Muslims and Christians, living in and around Jerusalem, some of the challenges they face, and what gives them hope. The concept of sacredness underscores these stories. Below, Sheikh Maher Assaf’s story, set in Bethlehem, speaks to the sacredness of worship, and how freedom of religion is key to achieving peace.

The following feature story is part of a series that begins this year’s Easter Initiative, which will offer a glimpse into the daily lives of Palestinians, Muslims and Christians, living in and around Jerusalem, some of the challenges they face, and what gives them hope. The concept of sacredness underscores these stories. Below, Yacoub Rajabi’s story speaks to the sacredness of human dignity—and the sacredness of life itself.

Während einer öffentlichen Vorlesung an der internationalen Universität Ahlul Bayt im Iran erörterte der geschäftsführende Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Priester Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, wie wir in der Zeit nach COVID-19 die zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen verbessern können.

During his visit to Iran, World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca visited the city of Qom, considered by Shia Muslims to be the second-most sacred city in Iran. The city is famous for the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh.

During a public lecture at the Ahlul Bayt International University in Iran, World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca reflected on how we can improve human relations in the post-COVID-19 era.

After heads of churches in the Holy Land voiced their objections to a proposal to expand Jerusalem Walls National Park to include property owned by several churches in the city, Israel's Nature and Parks Authority announced on 21 February that it was backing down from the plan.

A recent webinar, “Voices from Bethlehem: Christian Unity in the Birthplace of Jesus,” organized by the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome and the Methodist Liaison Office Jerusalem, offered a discussion of the importance of Christian unity in contemporary times in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

130 jüdische Freiwilligen haben in der vergangenen Woche in palästinensischen Dörfern 400 Olivenbäume gepflanzt und setzen ihre Arbeit auch nach mindestens einem gewalttätigen Angriff fort.

One hundred and thirty Jewish volunteers planted 400 olive trees last week in Palestinian villages, continuing their work even following at least one violent attack.

What is it like to face the fear of eviction or demolition of your home, day after day, year after year? Personal testimonies during a 28 October webinar portrayed the reality of living in East Jerusalem today.

On 12 October, representatives from the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) joined with Rabbis for Human Rights to be a presence of helping hands and hopeful hearts in villages during olive harvest.

The World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel may be officially over for the year but for Fuad Giacaman, it continues week after week, one day at a time, every minute at the grassroots—as it has for decades.

On Sunday 27 June, WCC central committee member the Very Rev. Fr Hrant Tahanian from the Armenian Apostolic Church (Holy See of Cilicia) attended Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Holy See of Cilicia, in Lebanon.

A Christian delegation visited the Sheikh Jarrah community on 14 May, standing in solidarity with 28 families who not only face the threat of eviction but are living their day-to-day lives under worsening oppression.

The world’s Orthodox Christians drew together in prayer, in small groups, in cathedrals and churches, or at home with loved ones, ringing a traditional Orthodox Easter greeting in an especially challenging year: “Christ is risen! Indeed, Christ is risen!”