Join the 12 bereaved Israeli and Palestinian mothers of Sisterhood of Pain, Sisterhood of Hope for a unique event: Get to know these extraordinary women in the most delicious way possible: in the Temple Emanu-El kitchen. The bereaved mothers of the Parents Circle produced a book of recipes for friendship, remembrance—and Israeli and Palestinian jam. This … Continue reading Making Peace in the Kitchen

Webinar Parents Circle – Families Forum invites you to join us for an engaging webinar: Radicalization in Israel; Anti-normalization in Palestine— what’s a Peacemaker to do? Thursday, March 1, at 2:00pm EST (7:00pm London) Register here Israeli and Palestinian peace activists face many obstacles when they take their messages back to their home communities. Radicalization within … Continue reading Upcoming Webinar: “Radicalization in Israel; Anti-normalization in Palestine— what’s a Peacemaker to do?”

Twelve bereaved mothers– 6 Israeli and 6 Palestinian– will be sharing their remarkable stories about their efforts to turn hatred into understanding and vengeance into reconciliation. Moderated by Nightline anchor, JuJu Chang. Location: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, NYC Date/time: Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7PM EST

The Parents Circle is hosting a tour of Israel and Palestine from May 8-15, which will be a unique experience to learn about the the human side of the conflict first-hand, meet with bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who have paid the highest price of the conflict, hear their narratives, and witness reconciliation activities. Deadline to register February … Continue reading Parents Circle Israeli Palestinian Narrative Study Tour

There is still availability for speaking engagements during March. E-mail us today to bring two speakers to your community to share their narratives and messages of reconciliation.

Meet Nadine Quomsieh, the manager of the Parents Circle’s Palestinian office, and Tova Buchsbaum, a bereaved Israeli member. Personal note from Nadine: “As I look on this past year, I feel like I must prepare myself for a year that will likely bring consequential political changes within the world’s most troubled region, changes that will … Continue reading Meet Nadine and Tova

Bereaved Israeli mother and Parents Circle spokesperson, Robi Damelin, was featured on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network (PCDN)’s latest episode of The Social Change Career Podcast. Born in an affluent household during Apartheid South Africa; Robi was always a free spirit who loved and rescued animals from an early age. Robi moved to Israel, … Continue reading Bereaved mother featured on Social Change Podcast

Dear Friends, It isn’t hard to find worthy causes in a world as broken as ours. The greater challenge, at least for me, is to decide which of the many worthy causes I dare adopt as my own. My resources are limited; the challenges seem infinite. I was first drawn to the Parents Circle (PCFF) … Continue reading How I sleep better at night

Cry the Beloved Country by Aaron Barnea, bereaved father and Parents Circle member Last week I had a very difficult experience that I’d like to share with as many people as possible. I joined five other bereaved members of the Parents Circle to make a team of six: three bereaved Israelis and three bereaved Palestinians. … Continue reading I lost my son but I didn’t lose my hope