Consulate of the United States

Inaugrating the new US-Palestinian Exchange Alumni
October 02, 2009 U.S. Consul General Daniel Rubinstein inaugurated the “Palestinian-U.S. Exchange Alumni Association” on October 2 at the Manna’ Center in Ramallah.

Ramadan Quiz Nights
September 15, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem hosted the last of its series of Ramadan Quiz Nights on Monday, September 14, with PALVision, a local NGO that promotes leadership for Palestinian youth.

Ramadan Brings Us Together
September 11, 2009 One hundred and ten children from a Beit Sahour orphanage were invited to join INAD’s theater performers and American staff from the Consulate General for a night of games, American music, and activities that promote ideals of civic responsibility and justice

A School Beautification Project Supported by the U.S. Consulate Jerusalem
September 10, 2009 PD Jerusalem joined its local partner Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD) for an evening that included a school beautification project, Iftar, musical performances, and comedy sketches.

A Cultural Quiz Competition in AC Jericho
September 10, 2009 The American Corner in Jericho organized an American-themed quiz competition involving four schools from the Jericho municipality (public and private).

A.C. Gaza Iftar
September 05, 2009 American Corner Gaza hosts an Iftar.

Tom Teasley and Charles Williams with Local Band Anasheed
September 03, 2009 A workshop in Shu'afat, Jerusalem

The Rhythm of Ramadan Workshop
September 02, 2009 Tom Teasley and Charles Williams conducting workshops in Jerusalem

Quiz Night Bethlehem
August 31, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem hosted the 2nd Night of the "Quiz Night" with PALVision, a local NGO that promotes leadership for Palestinian youth. The Quiz Night was held at a popular Bethlehem restaurant, "Al Koukh Restaurant".

Consulate Iftar Night at Grand Park
September 01, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem hosted a ramadan Iftar night at Grand Park Hotel followed by a concert for Tom Teasley and Charles Williams

Tom Teasley and Charles Williams - Workshop
September 01, 2009 Tom Teasley and Charles Williams' workshop in Bethlehem

U.S. Government Contributes $81 million for UNRWA
August 28, 2009 At a signing ceremony in Aida Camp today, U.S. Consul General Jake Walles announced an $81 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to support its emergency programs in the West Bank and Gaza.

Ramadan Kareem! Kicking Off a Month of Ramadan Outreach
August 27, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem hosted its annual Ramadan Quiz Night with PALVision, a local NGO that promotes leadership for Palestinian youth.

Providing Young Palestinians a Summer of Learning
August 19, 2009 The U.S. Consulate partnered with Al-Quds University to establish the Ibn Sina Extracurricular Enrichment Day Camp, a ten-week program where more than 100 young Palestinians were provided the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning.

Business Women Forum
August 17, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem Honors Fifty University Graduates for Completing the Business Women Forum Internship Program

Promoting Entrepreneurship
August 11, 2009 Karen Kerrigan, American businesswoman and advocate for entrepreneurship, traveled to the West Bank as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Information Program for Speakers.

Camp Discovery Jenin 2009
August 05, 2009 A visit to the U.S. Government-funded summer Camp in Jenin

Meeting with YES Alumni and Students in Ramallah
July 30, 2009 Youth Exchange Scholarship (YES) Alumni Honored in Tawjihi Ceremony with Jerusalem Acting Public Affairs Officer

Hebron Discovery Summer Camp 2009
July 28, 2009 Consulate Staff visits th U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem and Amideast supported Discovery Camp 2009

"A Day at the Movies” for Palestinian Youth
July 27, 2009 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is supporting the new “Cinema City” movie theater in Nablus by purchasing tickets for over 300 Palestinian youth

Access Students and Alumni in Jericho
July 27, 2009 USG Alumni Coordinator and Consulate Staff meet with Access Students and Alumni in the American Corner in Jericho

A Visit to Hebron
July 23, 2009 U.S. Consul General Jake Walles visited Hebron highlighting U.S. Support to Hebron Businesses

Camp Discovery 2009
July 22, 2009 USG-Sponsored Summer Camp in Ramallah

Gaza Summer Camp
July 22, 2009 USG-sponsored summer camp in Gaza

A Visit to Nablus Shopping Festival 2009
July 18, 2009 Consul General Jacob Walles shows his support to Nablus Shopping Festival 2009