Building Space for Joy in the West Bank The Parents Circle has partnered with two Palestinian villages in the West Bank: Bardala, in the Jordan Valley, and Umm Al-Khair, in the South Hebron Hills. Both of these villages are under consistent threat from both settlers and the Israeli military. Villagers have had cars burned, houses … Continue reading Building Space for Joy in the West Bank
Welcome New Board Member, Ani Zonneveld
We are honored to introduce you to the newest Board Member of the American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum: Ani Zonneveld. Ani is a Malaysian‑American singer‑songwriter, activist, and writer based in Los Angeles. The daughter of a Malaysian ambassador, she was raised across Germany, Egypt, and India before moving to the U.S. … Continue reading Welcome New Board Member, Ani Zonneveld
بث مباشر من مخيم السلام الصيفي للشباب 2025
في خضم الحداد والفظائع المستمرة، يوحّد مخيم السلام الصيفي 2025 من جديد أكثر من 40 شابًا وشابة في صيف سيُغير حياتهم. هذا هو المكان الوحيد الذي يلتقي فيه الكثيرون منهم بـ”الطرف الآخر” – لا كعدو، بل كشاب أو شابة يشبهونه تمامًا. انضموا إلينا في ندوة إلكترونية خاصة بمشاركة المشاركات والمشاركين في المخيم والمُرشدين – ببث … Continue reading بث مباشر من مخيم السلام الصيفي للشباب 2025
שידור חי ממחנה הקיץ לנוער לשלום 2025
בעיצומה של מציאות של שכול מתמשך ואלימות, מחנה הקיץ לשלום לבני נוער לשנת 2025 יפגיש מעל 40 נערים ונערות ישראלים ופלסטינים לחוויה משנת חיים. עבור רבים מהם, זהו המקום היחיד שבו יוכלו לפגוש את ”הצד השני“ פנים אל פנים – לא כאויב, אלא כנער או נערה בני גילם. המחנה מתקיים בתמיכת שגרירות הרפובליקה הפדרלית של … Continue reading שידור חי ממחנה הקיץ לנוער לשלום 2025
Live from the 2025 Youth Peace Camp
Amid ongoing bereavement and brutality, the 2025 Youth Peace Camp will bring together over 40 Israel and Palestinian teenagers once more for a life-changing summer. For many, this is the only place where they can meet ‘the other side’ in person – not as the enemy, but as a fellow teenager. Live from the 2025 … Continue reading Live from the 2025 Youth Peace Camp
Reflections from Palestine and Israel
Reflections from Palestine and Israel July 2, 2025 In June, the American Friends of the Parents Circle visited Israel and Palestine for a solidarity visit, learning tour, and team building retreat with our Parents Circle colleagues. We met with bereaved members, dedicated Israeli and Palestinian staff, and those most impacted by violence. Ayala Metzger, whose … Continue reading Reflections from Palestine and Israel
Vivian Silver’s sons speak out about the past 611 days | Canadian Jewish News
Vivian Silver’s sons speak out about the past 611 days | Canadian Jewish News Chen and Yonatan Zeigen recently visited Toronto for a celebration of their mother Vivian Silver’s life and mission.
Vivian Silver’s sons continue her work and legacy of building peace in Israel | Canadian Jewish News
Yonatan Zeigen, who lost his mother Vivian Silver in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack in southern Israel, says his goal in life is to decrease the overall pain and suffering in the region – not to avenge the murder of his mother.
The Right-wing Israeli ‘Human Rights’ Group Fueling Racism, Censorship and Violence – Without Consequences | Haaretz
At midday on April 29, the eve of Memorial Day, a message inviting the masses to take part in an urgent demonstration was disseminated via social media, under the heading: “We won’t allow the supporters of terrorism to meet in Ra’anana.”
The Current: June 5 2025 | CBC
Yonatan Zeigen’s mother was an Israeli Canadian peace activist, Vivian Silver. She was murdered at her home on the 7th of October 2023. That incident woke Yonatan from what he calls a political coma.