INTERFAITH YOUTH GROUP LAUNCHED IN HOUSTON: Teens activated for service, leadership, and peacebuildi
In December of last year, JPB launched an exciting new domestic program in Houston, TX. Dubbed Interfaith Youth Houston (IYH), the group brings American Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth together for service-projects, leadership training, dialogue, and interfaith understanding. Our flagship event "Mitzvah Day" was held at JPB's partner synagogue in the city, Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, in which over 40+ teens participated in making bracelets for veterans, learning about Judaism and Mitzvah, and sharing a pizza lunch. Jewish and Christian teens serve meals to the needy at The Beacon Our second event "Beacon Day" focused on learning about Christianity and service with a visit to
Across the Holy Land, JPB's In-school Leadership and Peacebuilding programs continue to find new homes and committed partners. In January, JPB led programs in four of its partner schools in the Galilee, including St. Joseph School and Seminary, Latin Patriarchate School of Reineh, Afaq High School in Kfar Manda, and our newest addition, the Nazareth Baptist School. This spring, our programs will engage high school students in other partner schools such as the Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem, Jerusalem School of Bethlehem, Tabeetha School in Jaffa, Al Qasemi High School in Baqa Al-Gharbiyyah , and the Sharet School in Netanya. The programs feature a unique, experiential curriculum exploring
Gail & Joe Adams Eugenia Ardrey Nancy Barber Jennifer Barth & Thomas Panitz Camille Bertram Barbara & Robert Betancourt Brigitte Bosarge Barbara Burian Elise & Arthur Burrows Jake Brown Joshua Bruner Deborah Stewart Canedy Christ Church Cathedral Marcia Dowdy Coe Yvonne & John Cosgrove Sigun & Joseph Coyle Kim Woolsey Craig David Crosby Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut JPB participants in Houston last summer during the Interfaith Citizenship Institute Anthony van Daalen Gabrielle & Barry Dennison Felicia De Dominicis & Gary Flynn Dr. & Mrs. Scott Dorfman Helen Eddy Ann & Thomas Ely Susan Feickert Pina Ferlisi James Follett & Robert Pelosi Joseph Fortner Martina & Charton Frantz Edward Frese
