Musalaha

At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a question that still echoes today. In a world shaped by empire and its seductions, how do we answer? Read our May newsletter and explore what it means to choose the Kingdom over the temptations of power.

https://mailchi.mp/musalaha.org/thetemptationofcaesareaphilippi

At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus faced temptation, and so do we. Our May newsletter explores what it means to stand firm in conviction when everything pulls us away. Read it now and discover how faith deepens through resistance.
In trial, we find who we’re called to be.

https://mailchi.mp/musalaha.org/thetemptationofcaesareaphilippi

🌟 مخيم مصالحة الصيفي 2026 “نحن نبني المستقبل” 🌟

للعام الثالث على التوالي، تعود مؤسسة مصالحة بمخيمها الصيفي المميّز الموجّه لأطفال منطقة بيت لحم!

خمسة أيام مليئة بالأنشطة، الفرح، والتعلّم …لأن أطفال اليوم هم بناة الغد.

📅 التاريخ: 3–7 تموز 2026
👦🏽👧🏻 الفئة العمرية: 6–12 سنة
📍 المكان: المدرسة الإنجيلية اللوثرية -بيت ساحور
💰 الرسوم: 50 شيكل فقط، شاملة جميع الأنشطة ووجبتَي الإفطار والغداء

📝 للتسجيل: يُرجى تعبئة نموذج خاص لكل طفل مشارك.
🔗 رابط التسجيل في البايو

لا تفوّتوا الفرصة, الأماكن محدودة!

🌟 Musalaha Summer Camp 2026 “We Are Building the Future” 🌟

For the third year in a row, Musalaha is back with its annual summer camp for children in the Bethlehem area!

Five days of activities, joy, and learning … because today’s children are tomorrow’s builders.

📅 Dates: July 3–7, 2026
👦🏽👧🏻 Ages: 6–12 years old
📍 Location: Evangelical Lutheran School -Beit Sahour
💰 Cost: 50 NIS only, including all activities, breakfast & lunch

📝 To register: Please fill out the form (🔗 Registration link in bio)

Don’t miss out, spots are limited!

We are tired. But in our weariness, we discover something profound: continuing, even slowly, even quietly, is itself an act of faith. Read our April newsletter as we reflect on what it means to keep going when everything feels impossible.
In the quiet, costly acts of reconciliation, we see God at work.

https://mailchi.mp/musalaha.org/anoverwhelmingfatigue

The drums of war have returned to our doorsteps and we are forced to ask: Where do we stand? Read our newsletter for this month as we reflect on choosing the narrow path of reconciliation during these dark times.

https://mailchi.mp/musalaha.org/peace-beyond-the-world-13882875

Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize the vital role women play in transforming conflict and building reconciliation in communities around the world.

At Musalaha, we are deeply grateful for the women who courageously work for justice and peace, often in the face of violence and exclusion. Their leadership, resilience, and commitment remind us that reconciliation is not possible without the voices and participation of women.

We also honor the efforts of women who challenge patriarchal norms and systems. Their work opens pathways toward dignity, healing, and a more just future for all. 💪🏼💖

In our latest newsletter, the Musalaha team reflects on why truth-telling is essential for reconciliation. Read it now!

https://mailchi.mp/musalaha.org/peace-beyond-the-world-13881777?e=38f8353517

We continue to pray for peace and safety for all.

Last week, Musalaha’s Organizational Development Manager, Maaike, and Young Adults Project Manager, Saleem, represented Musalaha at the official kick-off of the TRUST (Trauma, Resilience, and Understanding for Supporting Transformation) project in Helsinki, Finland, marking a decisive step forward in Musalaha’s long-term commitment to trauma-informed peacebuilding.

Together with its partner Holy Land Trust in Bethlehem, Musalaha is launching this ambitious three-year pilot project to rigorously map, understand, and address the deeply contextualized trauma experienced by youth living under military occupation, violence, and prolonged instability. By indigenizing trauma-response methodologies, the project challenges one-size-fits-all approaches and centers locally grounded, culturally rooted practices that empower young people to heal, reclaim agency, and build resilient futures, seeking to strengthen not only individual well-being, but the social fabric of their communities.

As the project unfolds, Musalaha is reinforced by new strategic partnerships with RKI in Finland and Südwind in Austria, whose expertise will amplify trauma-informed knowledge, expand training cohorts, and advance media advocacy and public campaigning. Together, these partnerships position TRUST as a catalytic initiative: transforming trauma into resilience and collective action toward a more just and life-affirming future.

As we celebrate Christmas, we reflect on the gift of presence, reconciliation, and justice. We invite you to read with us as we continue this work. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Christmas is not Merely Celebrated, it is Practiced As we celebrate Christmas, we reflect on the gift of presence, reconciliation, and justice. We invite you to read with us as we continue this work. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!