The Arab concept of Sumud, literally steadfastness or fortitude, inspires women’s work in the Sumud Story House of the Arab Educational Institute (AEI), a Palestinian NGO for community education in the occupied West Bank which is part of the international peace movement Pax Christi. Sumud is sometimes symbolized by a cactus or olive tree: it refers to the resistance of …
AEI held a celebration with the children’s group on the occasion of the glorious Christmas. The meeting included many activities, such as talking about the meanings, values, and symbols of Christmas. Then, the children colored some drawings that express the symbols of the feast, while others have written some prayers and wishes for Christmas and for the New Year 2022. …
The Arab Educational Institute / Bethlehem held its annual celebration on the occasions of Christmas, the Birthday of Prophet Mohammad, the Palestinian Teacher’s Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event was attended by the government and private schools network in Ramallah in the frame of the program entitled, “Citizenship and Diversity: Christian / Muslim Living Together in …
In an atmosphere of love and joy, the women’s group gathered on Monday 20/12/2021 to celebrate the glorious Christmas. The meeting included many activities, such as having breakfast together and enjoying the Pingo game. After that, the women decorated the Sumud Story House Christmas tree with Christmas decorations and some meanings and values of Christmas, such as joy, humility, love, …
On Monday, 13th of December 2021, the Sumud Story House women’s group met with Mrs. Sandrine Hilal – Director of the “Psychology Today” Institute The women were able to express their skills, traits, strengths, and weaknesses through the meeting entitled “Self-Awareness”. At the end, it was agreed on the importance of self-knowledge, love and continuous development.
Last week, the Arab Educational Institute – a member organization of Pax Christi International hosted Mr. Rafik Saeed – Protection and Safety Coordinator at the Council of Catholic Churches in the Holy Land – in order to train the AEI staff and some of its members on the subject of “Safety and Protection in Catholic Institutions”. The training was aimed …
The Arab Educational Institute – Member Organization of Pax Christi International The Shepherds Joy of Christmas The appearance of the angels to the shepherds who were watching over their flocks of sheep frightened them, but the words of the angels saying, “Do not be afraid, for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior …
A delegation from the International Catholic Movement / The Arab Educational Institute in Bethlehem visited the new Vicar of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Bethlehem on Friday, 10 December 2021. The AEI was represented by its Co-Presidents Mr. Elias Abu Ackleh and Mr. Fuad Giacaman and its Director Mrs. Rania Murra. The delegation also included members from the administrative, advisory, …
The Arab Educational Institute Director Mrs. Rania Murra attended a meeting titled “Strengthening the Leadership Role of Women in the Church and Community” at the Bethlehem Bible College. The meeting aimed to develop a joint five year plan and was attended by several church representatives and partner institutions.
The Arab Educational Institute, represented by the administrative members and staff team, participated in the launching ceremony of the “Christian Encyclopedia of National – Active Christians in the Twentieth Century”, on Saturday 20th of November 2021. This Encyclopedia was supervised and written by Dr. George Abu AlDenein and the researcher Mr. Murad Alzeer.
