University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame Jerusalem

09/09/2026

After several years of close cooperation with H.B. Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriach of Jerusalem, we officially launched Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem.

Within Your Gates is a forum for applied interdisciplinary research and outreach that seeks to integrate perspectives from different ethnicities, faith traditions, political affiliations, and academic disciplines.

Addressing the audience at the Forum’s launch event, Daniel Schwake shared:

“If time is more important than space, then the success of this forum will be measured by the processes that follow… by the ideas that will be challenged, developed, and enacted in durable processes and institutions that benefit the communities that shape this Land.”

He also invited others to join:

“Help us identify what we are not seeing. Challenge our assumptions. Write with us. Think with us. Join our conferences and workshops.”

Link to full event video will follow in comments.

Learn more: WithinYourGates.org

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02/09/2026

For more information about the forum, visit www.withinyourgates.org. Questions about the launch event can be directed to [email protected].

https://news.nd.edu/news/latin-patriarchate-of-jerusalem-to-launch-academic-forum-in-partnership-with-notre-dame/

His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, will formally launch “Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem” on Sept. 7 in partnership with Notre Dame Jerusalem, the University of Notre Dame’s academic center in Jerusalem.

01/09/2026

📢 Press Release |

His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, will formally launch “Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem” on September 7, 2026.

🔗 For more information about the Forum, visit www.withinyourgates.org

06/08/2026

In a special cross-posted episode of Jerusalem Talks and The Scout, Professor Sari Nusseibeh, Professor Daniel Schwake, and Avraham Burg discuss The Scout: Philosophy and Us , one of the first philosophy books written in Palestinian Arabic, and the journey of bringing it to life as an Arabic-language podcast.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now:

🍎Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5b6cm5m2
🎙️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/49xeet35
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://tinyurl.com/yr4z82c5
🌐 Website: https://tinyurl.com/9mhyd88j
📺 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2pdbsnfm

23/07/2026

We are proud to congratulate Professor Diego Gómez-Zará and Professor Karla Badillo-Urquiola of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering, recipients of this year's Jerusalem Research Development Grant.

Their collaboration with Notre Dame Jerusalem's ADAM Pre-college Program will bring expertise in data science and human-computer interaction to support and inspire our first cohort of students through lectures, workshops, and mentorship.

We look forward to welcoming them to Jerusalem and to the impact this partnership will have on our students and community.

Read more: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/news-stories/news/engineering-professors-awarded-research-grant-to-support-pre-college-program-in-jerusalem/

Engineering faculty members Diego Gómez-Zará and Karla Badillo-Urquiola are this year's grant recipients of the Jerusalem Research Development Grant. Their pro…

16/07/2026

It is remarkable to see the level of Arabic our students are able to speak after one year!

📚 Arabi Weekend is our year-long Arabic language program. It focuses on spoken Arabic and is designed for working professionals who are eager to learn the language and gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the local Arabic culture.

Earlier this month, we proudly celebrated the conclusion of the program’s third cohort with an intimate gathering in the beautiful gardens of Tantur Campus.

🔗 Learn more about Arabi Weekend: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/programs/international-language-academy/arabi-weekend/

08/07/2026

🎙️ New Episode of Jerusalem TalksND

This episode features Rainer Kampling, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology at Freie Universität Berlin, founding member of the Selma Stern Center for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg, and one of Germany's leading scholars of Jewish-Christian relations and Christian antisemitism.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now:

🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-catholic-relations-and-germanys-social-memory/id1674833433?i=1000771154087
🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PCijmRXnnDcypkF1pQprk?si=2f9d90f248054862
🎧 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125901/episodes/19292371-jewish-catholic-relations-and-germany-s-social-memory-feat-rainer-kampling.mp3?download=true
🌐 Website: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/outreach-engagement/jerusalem-talks-podcast/season-3/
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/6dQGXi6owFw?feature=share

02/07/2026

The University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame Jerusalem was honored to celebrate the launch of Sari Nusseibeh’s latest book, The Scout- Philosophy and Us, an especially meaningful occasion given his longstanding relationship with our community.

The evening brought together academics, students, and members of the wider Jerusalem community for a thoughtful discussion of the book’s central themes, including philosophy, identity, and the complexities of life in this region. The panel conversation and audience exchange reflected the spirit of rigorous inquiry and respectful dialogue that lies at the heart of our university’s mission.

We are grateful to Professor Nusseibeh for sharing this milestone with us and to all those who joined us for an evening of rich conversation, followed by a book signing and reception. We look forward to many more opportunities to engage with ideas that challenge, inspire, and bring people together. 📚✨

Thank you to the panelists, Prof. RAEF ZREIK and Dr. Rodayna Ghanim. A special thank you to the Educational Bookshop for collaborating on this event, especially to Mahmoud Muna for moderation.

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18/06/2026

The William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families and Notre Dame Jerusalem are proud to showcase the important work of Prof. Laura Miller-Graff and Prof. Mark Cummings on Promoting Positive Family Futures, a family-based intervention designed to strengthen communication, well-being, and resilience among Palestinian parents and adolescents.

“We're really dedicated to long-term engagement with community partners,” Miller-Graff says. “Funding comes and goes, but the work is always there and needs to be done.”

Developed over a decade in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services and the Palestinian Counseling Center, the program has evolved through multiple pilot studies and close community feedback, leading to important cultural adaptations that have significantly improved engagement and participation.

👉 Read the full story to learn how this research is helping shape stronger family systems through long-term, community-centered collaboration.

🧷Link to full story: https://jerusalem.nd.edu/news-stories/news/psychology-professors-design-cutting-edge-intervention-program-for-families-in-the-west-bank-nd-jerusalem-offers-support/

09/06/2026

Book Launch: The Scout – Philosophy and Us by Sari Nusseibeh

Join us for an engaging evening of reflection and conversation about the benefits of the philosophical method to approach societal challenges.

Click here to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXVDmBvt39TPuw1DH8jvPCNdb7d2jDQLhX9Q9lR1iisJ9ZZQ/viewform

Venue capacity is limited; please register in advance.

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