A Christmas message from Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

Tree Lighting & True Light

Dear sisters and brothers, dear friends,
Christmas Greetings from the little town of Bethlehem. As we approach Christmas, there is an influx of Christmas Tree light sweeping through Palestine. These events are now celebrated in each town, village and University.

اِقرأ المزيد: A Christmas message from Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

Empowering the Next Generation of Creative Leaders in Gaza

Orientation began this week for students taking classes through the new Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture program in Gaza. DAK will offer two initial courses in Principles of Design and Digital Photography. 42 students are registered for the classes.

اِقرأ المزيد: Empowering the Next Generation of Creative Leaders in Gaza

From a Refugee Camp to the Red Carpet

A scene from the short film Ambience

For a young boy growing up in the Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, becoming a filmmaker and participating in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival seemed an impossible dream. Yet, for the 27-year-old Wissam al-Jafari, a graduate of Dar al-Kalima University College, this dream became a reality this year at the 72nd Annual Cannes International Film Festival where his short film Ambience won third prize in the Cinefondation competition.

اِقرأ المزيد: From a Refugee Camp to the Red Carpet

Bethlehem 2020

2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Diyar and Dar al-Kalima, and Bethlehem has also been chosen as the cultural capital of the Arab world for the new year. Be on the lookout for information from Dar al-Kalima about events and other celebrations.

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