Israel Yesterday & Today

A park for Bethlehem's children A Catholic couple from the States who visited Bethlehem noticed that Palestinian children had nowhere to play except in narrow over-crowded streets. They noticed the same in Gaza and Ramallah. They made a generous donation to the Pontifical Mission for the building of three parks catering for Palestinian mothers with their children.

The new park, currently under construction, is being built on a hillside overlooking the town of Bethlehem. Property was donated by the Latin Patriachate. Bethlehem municipality will manage the park.

Archway portico for todlers and outdoor sandbox viewed from the ramp for the handicapped

View from the indoor playroom for use in winter

Rose, project coordinator of Pontifical Mission, consults with contractor.

View of cafeteria terrace