Welcome to Bridges for Peace!

        Quick Navigation

SPECIAL FEATURE

War in Gaza - The Situation for the Gaza Civilians

Listen

SPECIAL FEATURE

Palestinians Divided Despite War - Itamar Marcus, PMW

Listen

PEOPLE WE MEET

WAR REPORT
Hamas 'Miscalculated' - Dr Hillel Frisch (Bar-Ilian University)

Listen

TEACHING

Cheryl Hauer
Joseph, Part 2b

Listen




Radio Bulletin:

Financial Crisis Increases Anti-Semitism

Around the world, the financial crisis dominates the news. In my travels this fall, I found this topic to be on everyone’s lips regardless of what country we were in. We watch the stock market numbers and peruse the financial pages of the newspaper on a daily basis. We hear stories of fortunes lost. One of our BFP volunteers, a retired lady, confessed that she has lost her entire stock portfolio. Certainly the financial crisis is impacting the world on many levels. In Israel, Minister of Welfare Isaac Hertzog has said that 150,000 more Israelis are expected to join the ranks of poverty. Certainly poverty, depression, and financial collapse are frightening realities. In the Jewish world, this fear is compounded by the knowledge that, historically, the Jewish people often are targeted in hard times. Read More...

  Next Stage of Gaza Op: “Root Canal” for Terror

Staff-Sergeant Dvir Emanuel
Photos: Isranet
Second night in Gaza Strip: After Israel Defense Forces [IDF] managed to reach their target destinations inside Gaza, soldiers have started searching the area for weapon caches, terrorist infrastructure and terrorists. The incursion into Gaza, which was launched the evening of January 3, has already claimed the life of one soldier, Staff-Sergeant Dvir Emanuel of the Golani brigade.
Read More...


  Israel Examining International Treaty to Isolate Hamas

Rockets from Gaza
Photo: Isranet
The United States has launched an international effort, which includes Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinians, to formulate a ceasefire agreement that would neutralize Hamas's influence in the region, diplomatic sources in Jerusalem reported the night of January 4. The move will be carried out with the support of the international community.
Read More...


  Hamas Hiding in Nurseries and Hospitals

The Iranian government closed a reformist newspaper after they published a story critical of Hamas. They condemned Hamas “for risking lives of civilians, amongst them children, by hiding its forces in nurseries and hospitals.” This story was reported by the Palestinian daily Al-Ayyam, January 1, 2009. This [was] their wording: "Iran closes a reformist newspaper, for publishing a report criticizing Hamas" (Headline). Read More...


  Despite War: 250 New Olim Arrive in Israel

Some 250 new olim [immigrants to Israel] have landed in Israel this week, undeterred by the raging war in the south. The immigrants came from the United States, Canada, and Britain in a joint operation of Nefesh B'Nefesh and the Jewish Agency. The olim arrived in Israel on four separate flights on December 29 and 31. Read More...


  The Biggest Hebrew School in the World

Learning a new language is something most people would love to do…if only they had the time. True, there are podcasts, CDs and online courses but for many, the absence of a classroom situation makes learning difficult. Israeli company eTeacher identified this problem early on and for eight years has been bringing teachers and students together over the Internet. Read More...






        Search Bridges




        B.F.P. International

International Headquarters Jerusalem Israel United States National Office South African National Office New Zealand National Office Canadian National Office Australian National Office Japan National Office United Kingdom National Office



        Other Languages


        Quick Links



        Survey Voting
Do you agree with the campaign by Israel to stop Hamas terrorist attacks from Gaza?

Yes
No



Results
Polls

Votes 182


        Recent Articles
Friday, January 02
· Rockets Again Fired at Ashkelon; Woman Injured (0)
· Hamas Vows “Painful Response” to Commander's Death (0)
· Gaza: Terrorism on Trial (0)
· Egypt Bolsters Gaza Border with 7,000 Troops (0)
· Turning Olive Waste into “Ecologically Perfect” Fuel (0)
Thursday, January 01
· IDF: We're Ready for Battle (0)
· Hamas Beersheva Rocket Signals Warning (0)
· Egypt’s Mubarak Stands Up to Criticism Over Israeli Operation (0)
· New EU President Declares Czech-Mate! (0)
· Is Defense Minister Moving South? (0)




All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner. All other materials are property of Bridges for Peace and are copyright © 2002-2006.
Web site engine's code is Copyright © 2002 by PHP-Nuke. All Rights Reserved. PHP-Nuke is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL license.
Page Generation: 0.514 Seconds