1. All human beings
without exception are one family under God.
2. Clear understanding of both the physical and the spiritual dimensions
of our universe are essential for our growth.
3. The family is the school of love thus Marriage and family are sacred
institutions.
4. The core principle for reconciling enemies is to live for the sake
of others.
5. Interreligious dialogue bringing unity of faith leaders and
cooperation with civic and political leaders is essential for peace.
Through lectures, small group discussions and interactive exercises,
it promotes understanding, respect, transcending barriers,
reconciliation and cooperation. Ongoing education is offered to people
of diverse religious, racial and ethnic groups and all disciplines of
human endeavor.
Ambassadors for Peace: The goal of the education is to raise up
Ambassadors for Peace who: exemplify these principles promote a global
culture of peace serve as members of national, regional and global
peace councils to heal conflict and develop alliances among
individuals, educational institutions, organizations, religions,
corporations, the media and governments that contribute to peace.
BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS
The Jerusalem Peace Center works in collaboration with local and
international NGO’s, individuals and institutions who share similar
values. Our activities include:
Dialogues: People from the three Abrahamic faiths explore
elements of their common heritage that promote understanding, symbolic
restitution and new beginnings.
Pilgrimages: Jews, Christians and Muslims and people of other
religions undertake joint pilgrimages, visiting each others’ holy
places, studying the holy books together, and praying and marching for
peace.
Fact-Finding Trips: Briefings are offered to political
leaders, journalists, educators and peace activists from around the
world.
Person-to-Person Outreach: People visit homes to listen to
the experiences of others, offer empathy and exemplify the commonality
of the human family.
Cultural Exchanges: Christian, Jewish and Arab traditions are
interwoven in innovative ways through music, drama and other creative
arts.
Service Projects: Young people from diverse backgrounds join
together to work for the common good.
Athletic Competitions: The center promotes opportunities for
young athletes to participate in local and International Peace Sports
Festival.
Voices of Peace TV: Interviews broadcast over Internet TV
give air to moderate voices from throughout the region calling for
peace.
SUPPORT
BASE
Base of Operations:The
Jerusalem Peace Center is an accessible meeting place and support
center for local Ambassadors for Peace. Facilities include:
- conference room
- place for informal discussions and networking
- computer and internet access
- desks
- telephones
- kitchenette for preparing refreshments
Lectures: Experts in various fields make presentations in the
conference room, offering insights into how to build peace.
Local Networking: The Jerusalem Peace Center cooperates with
local NGOs and individuals who are promoting a culture of peace,
offering its space for a variety of professional and artistic projects.
Palestinian Networking: The Jerusalem Peace Center supports
peace education projects through our companion center in Gaza.
International Networking: When Ambassadors for Peace from
Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania come to Israel, the Jerusalem
Peace Center provides a location for briefings, meetings with local
Ambassadors for Peace, and informal opportunities to learn to know
local people from similar backgrounds and from diverse religions,
ethnic groups and fields of endeavor.
Convenient Location: Located near downtown Jerusalem, the
center is an ideal setting for welcoming people from Jerusalem and
nearby areas as well as international guests staying at hotels.
