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Public events
News and Updates
Annual reports
Public events
News and Updates
Helpful or Harmful? Dialogue Between Israelis & Palestinians
Dialogue is meant to encourage participants to critically examine themselves and their reality – but how can dialogue be most effective?
Survey among Local Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem
The Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue conducted this survey to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, needs, and aspirations of Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem—specifically Arab-Palestinian Christians, who form the majority of these indigenous communities and are either Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel or East Jerusalem residents. Building on our longstanding work in Jewish-Christian relations, and particularly our recent two-year advocacy efforts aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of Christian communities, it became clear that a direct consultation with community members themselves was necessary. This survey represents a deliberate move to engage directly with these communities in …
The 2024 Annual Report
We are humbled to share our 2024 Annual Report – reflecting the hard work, commitment, and resilience of our incredible team throughout a tremendously difficult year. In the midst of deep pain and suffering, our projects and programs remained grounded in our mission. In the report, you’ll find moving stories of transformation and hope, and see how the values of equality and justice were put into action by courageous leaders, educators, and students. Thank you to all our dedicated partners on the ground and abroad, and everyone who joined us in building more inclusive societies here in the Holy Land.Click here …
Beyond Despair: Hope as an Act of Resistance
Our Executive Director Dr. Sarah Bernstein, brought raw honesty and courageous hope to The Lay Centre’s May 27 event: “A Journey of Hope.”
Newsletter April 2025 | Spring of Renewal
Dear Friends,
Spring arrives as a quiet reminder of both continuity and transformation. As the city blossoms, we are reminded that, even in times marked by deep sorrow and ongoing conflict, life continues to move forward. The pain is real—despair, anger, and grief weigh heavily on our communities.
Newsletter March 2025 | Navigating through the Rupture, Holding onto Hope
Dear Friends, The past weeks have once again been marked by pain and uncertainty. After a fragile period of calm, the reality of war has returned, shaking all of us—here and in Gaza. Families continue to wait for the return of their loved ones, homes are being destroyed, and lives are being lost. The cycle of suffering seems unrelenting, leaving us to ask: how much longer can we endure this reality? And more importantly—where do we go from here?Even in these difficult times, we refuse to lose hope. We choose to act. Amidst the heartbreak, we continue to create spaces …
Survey of Palestinian/Arab Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem
This survey, conducted among Palestinian/Arab Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem, provides insights into their perceptions and attitudes regarding freedom of religion, Israeli Jewish society, state authorities, the role of the churches, emigration, and identity.
The 2024 annual report- Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem
The Advocacy and Education Initiative project is concluding its second year, during which we continued our efforts to collect data on attacks and harassments against Christians and to take action to address the issue.
Newsletter January 2025 | A Vision of Hope and Action
Dear Friends,As we reflect on the first month of 2025, we are struck by the profound events and changes that have already shaped this year. The beginning of a ceasefire, the complex emotions surrounding the return of hostages and prisoners, political shifts, and widespread protests all highlight the deep pain that weighs on our society. Yet, amid these challenges, we also see signs of resilience, growth, and a renewed hope for meaningful change—hope for a year that brings progress, healing, and a shared path forward.As an organization, a community, and as individuals, we take time to reflect on our work—especially as we …
Annual reports
Survey among Local Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem
The Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue conducted this survey to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, needs, and aspirations of Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem—specifically Arab-Palestinian Christians, who form the majority of these indigenous communities and are either Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel or East Jerusalem residents. Building on our longstanding work in Jewish-Christian relations, and particularly our recent two-year advocacy efforts aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of Christian communities, it became clear that a direct consultation with community members themselves was necessary. This survey represents a deliberate move to engage directly with these communities in …
The 2024 Annual Report
We are humbled to share our 2024 Annual Report – reflecting the hard work, commitment, and resilience of our incredible team throughout a tremendously difficult year. In the midst of deep pain and suffering, our projects and programs remained grounded in our mission. In the report, you’ll find moving stories of transformation and hope, and see how the values of equality and justice were put into action by courageous leaders, educators, and students. Thank you to all our dedicated partners on the ground and abroad, and everyone who joined us in building more inclusive societies here in the Holy Land.Click here …
The 2024 annual report- Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem
The Advocacy and Education Initiative project is concluding its second year, during which we continued our efforts to collect data on attacks and harassments against Christians and to take action to address the issue.
The 2023 annual report
The year 2023 was complex, marked by numerous challenges, changes, and intra-organizational developments. Despite these complexities, we are proud of our achievements and the progress made by our participants and groups throughout the year
The 2022 annual report
2022 was an exciting year!
Click here to see what we’ve been up to over the past year.
The Rossing Center 2021 Annual Report
If you want to see what we’ve been up to this last year, click here for the PDF version
The Rossing Center 2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual report is now available If you want to see what we’ve been up to this last year, click here for the PDF version
The Rossing Center 2019 Annual Report
Our 2019 Annual report is now available If you want to see what we’ve been up to this last year, click here for the PDF version, or on the photo below for the interactive one
The Rossing Center 2018 Annual Report
Our 2018 Annual report is now available Click here to see what we’ve been up to in the last year (PDF, 1.8 MB), or click on the photo below to check out the interactive version:
The Rossing Center 2017 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual report is now available If you want to see what we’ve been up to this last year, click here for the PDF version, or on the photo below for the interactive one!