by Robi Damelin Bereaved Israeli mother Parents Circle – Families Forum It’s simple to make a personal New Year’s resolution, which you inevitably break by January 2nd. But it’s another matter entirely to make resolutions on behalf of an organization, especially an organization made up of Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families. Imagine the trust involved and the goodwill from both sides when … Continue reading My 2020 Resolutions
A gift from Michael Solomonov and Reem Kassis
We have been blessed this year with many new enterprises, events, and accolades, but the Parents Circle’s Breaking Bread Benefit Dinner remains one of the highlights of our year. So we are happy to be penning this letter in which we share a brand new recipe, created especially for the occasion. Although the United States … Continue reading A gift from Michael Solomonov and Reem Kassis
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You can keep hope alive in 2020
“We had an amazingly moving meeting. This is one of the moving moments we had in which one of the Palestinian women asked all the women to stand in a moment of silence to commemorate victims of violence on both sides.” We hit our first goal in our campaign to save the Parallel Narrative Experience … Continue reading You can keep hope alive in 2020
Webinar: The Next Generation of Peace Leadership
Join us for our upcoming webinar: The Next Generation of Peace Leadership: Dialogue Meeting with Yigal Elhanan and Arab Aramin Thursday, December 12th at 2:00 PM EST Registration required Yigal Elhanan is 27 years old and Israeli; Arab Aramin is 25 and Palestinian. Both have lost their sisters to the violent conflict. They should hate one another, but … Continue reading Webinar: The Next Generation of Peace Leadership
Shana Tova from American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum!
We wish everyone celebrating a happy Rosh Hashana. May the coming year be more peaceful and full of light.
How Reem Kassis Became the International Face of Palestinian Cuisine
By Ronit Vered | Haaretz In February, Palestinian chef Reem Kassis and Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov hosted a dinner at the James Beard House to benefit the Parents Circle. Learn more about her.
A moment before the Jewish new year, here’s what you need to know
We are just a few days away from Rosh Hashana — a time during which our many Jewish supporters will celebrate the new year. We hope for a year of more peace for all of us. We want to take a moment to share the Parents Circle’s new growth and activity. Women’s Group Solidarity Meeting … Continue reading A moment before the Jewish new year, here’s what you need to know
Webinar: Meet Our New Palestinian Co-Director
Join us for our upcoming webinar: Meet Our New Palestinian Co-Director: Bassam Aramin Tuesday, September 10th at 12:00 PM EDT Registration required Bassam was a Palestinian freedom fighter who spent time in Israeli prison, during which he had a personal transformation. When released, he became devoted to non-violent resistance. In 2007, Bassam’s 10-year old daughter, … Continue reading Webinar: Meet Our New Palestinian Co-Director
I am so proud of my grandchildren
by Robi Damelin Bereaved Israeli mother Parents Circle – Families Forum This year, the Parents Circle’s Youth Summer Camp had a very special flavor for me. My two grandchildren took part. They left with so much new knowledge. They also left with an understanding of the humanity of the Palestinians who were their roommates and … Continue reading I am so proud of my grandchildren