Nazareth Baptist School in Israel celebrates its 50-th graduation. In this occasion, many graduates gathered for reunion meetings for this outstanding school that graduated more than 2400 students already.
The Nazareth Baptist School is the only Evangelical School in Israel where students attend Chapel and study the Bible.
Special For Come and See, June 4, 2004
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Mordecai Vanunu's decision to move to Jerusalem after 18 years in prison is leaving the heads of the Anglican Church in town without much sleep. People who oppose Vanunu are confused about his residence. They are confusing the Anglican Church of St. George's Nablus Road with the other Anglican Church, Christ Church in Jaffa Gate.
"The duty of Christ Church is to convert Jewish people to Christianity. We have a different duty, to bring peace and partnership between people" says Bishop Riah Abu El Assal who was questioned by the security secret service this week over connections with BBC reporter Peter Hounam
Jonathan Wiesman, Kol Hazman and Yossi Melman, Haaretz, May 30, 2004
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One of the top Israeli columnists writes in Haaretz about a Christian Arab lady who cannot live with her family in Israel since the Interior Ministry will not extend her husband's tourist visa and refuses to let him live in Israel permanently, as part of a family reunification process.
Uzi Benziman sheds light on the way the Israeli goverment treats its Arab citizens through the case study of the Mansour family.
By Uzi Benziman, Haaretz, May 16, 2004
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While "The Passion of the Christ" is not showing in Israel, an insulting movie about God was just released. God, wearing a tattered robe that exposes a large cross, sits sloppily in front of a television set on the roof when somebody appears and hands him a letter reminding him that on January 1, 2002 he has to send his son to Earth in order to redeem mankind. The story tells how Jesus comes to earth and meets lots of people and comes back to his father with a pair of shoes.
By Goel Pinto, Haaretz, May 15, 2004
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For the first time in the history of Israel, an Arab was elected to be a judge in the supreme court. Judge Salim Joubran, a Christian from Haifa, was elected today by a special committee, together with three other judges
Special for Come and See, May 5, 2004
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Pastor Lauro Abdoun was the pastor the Baptist Filipino church in Tel-Aviv. Few weeks ago he was arrested and put into jail for 2 days before he was deported to his country.
The Baptist World Alliance which represents the largest protestant community in the world got involved and wrote a letter to Israel's Interior Minister: "If you are not able to grant visas to Baptists, this will have serious negative consequences for Baptists and how they relate to your government".
Special for Come and See, May 5, 2004
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The spiritual side of Israel's atomic spy who converted to Christianity was somehow neglected and came to a surprise to Israelis when Vanunu decided to go to the Anglican Church when he left prison. Yediot Ahronot?s main title on the first page after the release was ?The Christian Mordachai?.
Vanunu said that he has suffered in jail for 18 years since he was a Christian ? but this does not compare to the suffering of Christ.
?Come and see? sheds light on the spiritual life of the famous spy
Exclusive for Come and See, April 22, 2004
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Atomic spy Mordechai Vanunu left Shikma prison on Wednesday after 18 years in jail, on his way to his first stop after his release - St. George Anglican Church in Jerusalem.
Vanunu was greeted by Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem Riah Abu al-Assal who said Vanunu is an Anglican Christian and expressed his desire to offer thanks to God for his release from prison as his first act as a free man.
By Etgar Lefkovits, Jerusalem Post and "Come and See", Apr 21, 2004
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Dr. David Jaeger, the Franciscan spokesman in Israel said that Israel's refusal to grant residence visas to more than 130 Catholic Church delegates is straining relations with the Vatican.
For the first time since Israel was established, priests have been unable to renew their visas to stay in the country
By Ruth Sinai, Haaretz, March 30, 2004
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Jewish leaders have said that the movie gives a harsh portrayal of Jews and blames them for the death of Jesus. They have warned it could lead to a rise in anti-Semitism. Gibson, who also funded and co-scripted the film, denies that charge.
From the Advertiser correspondents in Jerusalem, 26 Feb 2004
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