From Pain to Hope: Voices of Reconciliation in Israel and Palestine

Pax Christi

You are invited to a special event with Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, a Palestinian and an Israeli father, both bereaved, both members of The Parents Circle – Families Forum, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organisation of families who have lost loved ones to the conflict. Through their stories, they challenge conventional narratives and demonstrate that even in […]

Taizé prayer in the Church of the Ascension,

Church of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives

Singing – Silence – Praying With Pastor Ines Fischer and Church Music Director Peter-Michael Seifried We invite you to join us afterward for a delicious meal and hot and cold drinks at Café Auguste Victoria. Registration is […]

Zwischentöne concert by candlelight

Church of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives

wischentöne – Candlelight Concert in the Church of the Ascension. Featuring poems by Nelly Sachs and others, and music from various cultural contexts. Organ: Church Music Director Peter-Michael Seifried, Oud: Dr. Elias Lahham and others. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted at the exit, which will benefit the Auguste Victoria Hospital.

Cooking class with Margret Younan

Café Auguste Victoria on the Mount of Olives

We cordially invite you to a cooking class where we will learn to prepare an Arabic dish. The class will be led by Margaret Younan. After the preparation, we will share a meal together. Please register at [email protected]. Note: If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please let us know when registering so we […]

Live Performance with Israa Shalaby

Al-mamal Al-Jawalida Street 8, New Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem

Israa Shalaby is a Palestinian singer, composer, and visual artist known for her ritualistic, avant-garde performances. Blending Sufi-inspired lyrics, indigenous instruments, and experimental soundscapes, her work bridges Classical Arabic, ambient, and psychedelic traditions. Through her voice, synth, and shamanic drum, Israa creates immersive experiences that transcend genre—exploring themes of decolonization, inner transformation, and spiritual memory. […]

“ta’ al ta’neth 2025” Exhibition

Yabous Cultural Center. Al-Zahra Street, Jerusalem, Palestine

An annual platform to showcase the work of Palestinian female artists from various backgrounds and artistic mediums. In its third edition, we are opening the call for submissions from every Palestinian artist, allowing them to submit works that express their experience and artistic identity. The theme? "The Palestinian Female Artist." Expression is free and open, […]