No. 43 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. On Sunday evening (9 Dec 2007) the Australian delegation met with four female representatives of Sabeel, the Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, a Jerusalem-based agency focused on justice and nonviolence. "Sabeel" is Arabic for "the Way," and for "water spring." I recommend you explore the main Sabeel website, …
Meeting with the American Jewish Committee
No. 42 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. After lunch on Sunday 9 Dec 2007, our delegation met with Rabbi Ed Retting at the American Jewish Committee. He represented Rabbi David Rosen, who was travelling overseas. According to its website, "the American Jewish Committee, established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned …
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Meeting with Israeli Government Press Office
No. 41 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. The only time available for the Israeli Government representatives to meet with our Australian delegation was Sunday morning, which I found extraordinary. However, we agreed to meet Mr Daniel Seaman, the Director of the Government Press Office (GPO), at Beit Agron, in West Jerusalem, at 11.30 am. …
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Worship at St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem
No. 40 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. This morning the various Australian delegates were free to attend services of their respective Christian traditions in Jerusalem. I joined three of our members for worship at the Cathedral Church of St George the Martyr, 20 Nablus Rd, West Jerusalem, near the Damascus Gate. The worship was …
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Meeting with Quakers at Ramallah
No. 39 of 47. First published 24 Dec 2007. While in Ramallah, our Australian delegation met with Dr Jean Zaru, Sam Bahour and the Mayor of Ramallah at the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers) building. Dr Zaru talked to us about nonviolent action for peace in Israel and Palestine, the negative influence of Christian fundamentalist …
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