Rami Elhanan stood before a gathering Saturday afternoon on the lower level of Temple Beth Zion and spoke about how Israeli forces shot and killed seven Palestinians, including two children, Friday afternoon during mass protests in the Gaza Strip. “I’m ashamed of it as a Jew. I’m ashamed of it as an Israeli. I’m ashamed … Continue reading For an Israeli and a Palestinian, their struggle for peace reaches across borders | Boston Globe
On Peace Day Remember the Human Side of the Conflict
This International Peace Day, we want to celebrate the many Israelis and Palestinians who have come together through our Parallel Narrative Experience (PNE). This project has brought together more than 1,000 Israelis and Palestinians, thanks in large part to funding from USAID, but recent aid cuts have put the future of our work at risk. Help us continue bringing Israelis … Continue reading On Peace Day Remember the Human Side of the Conflict
The Human Cost Of USAID Funding Cuts
For nearly 10 years, the Parents Circle has partnered with USAID to engage thousands of Israelis and Palestinians in the Parallel Narrative Experience — a several-month long module made up of unilateral and joint workshops and dialogue activities to recognize, learn about, and acknowledge the personal, national and historical narratives of the “other” and to support both … Continue reading The Human Cost Of USAID Funding Cuts
“How will the Israelis receive my story of loss?”
Bereaved Palestinian mother, Lila Al-Sheikh facilitated her first Dialogue Meeting to an Israeli audience: “Last week I facilitated my first Dialogue Meeting for an Israeli audience. I couldn’t sleep the night before because it was on my mind so much. How will my story be received by the Israelis? How will they react to this … Continue reading “How will the Israelis receive my story of loss?”