For the first time in more than 20 years, the Israeli Ministry of Education rejects Parents Circle application to continue working in Israeli High Schools. Sign our petition now and make your voice heard: I stand for democracy. I stand with the Parents Circle – Families Forum. The Parents Circle was one of the only … Continue reading Stand with the Parents Circle – Sign our petition
Education Ministry bans Israeli-Palestinian parents group from schools | The Jerusalem Post
The ban was following a rule change by Education Minister Yoav Kisch that prohibits educational programming that slanders the IDF or soldiers.
War on Coexistence: Why Kisch Banned Israeli-Palestinian Bereavement Support Groups | The Palestine Chronicle
The Israeli Education Ministry yesterday banned the grassroots organization, Parents Circle-Families Forum (PCFF), which comprises bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families, from arranging activities at schools.
Education Ministry Bans Israeli–Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum From Schools | Haaretz
The Parents Circle – a nonprofit organization with both Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families – will no longer be allowed to operate activities in Israeli schools. The Education Ministry made the announcement following pressure from right-wing groups.
Education Ministry bars Israeli-Palestinian bereavement group from schools | The Times of Israel
Decision comes after government finds Parents Circle violates rules against disgracing IDF; group responds: ‘In a dictatorship, the education minister decides what is forbidden’
Israeli Schools Say ‘Yes to Violence’ and ‘No to Peace’ | Haaretz Editorial
Since its inception, the horrific government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu and personified by Itamar Ben-Gvir has been providing continuous proof of its destructiveness. It’s hard to keep track of the countless daily outrages. This week, for example, the Education Ministry prohibited the Parents Circle Families Forum from operating in schools, due to complaints from right-wing … Continue reading Israeli Schools Say ‘Yes to Violence’ and ‘No to Peace’ | Haaretz Editorial
We stand with the al-Hallaq family
by Mohammad al-BawPalestinian Community Relations ManagerParent Circle – Families Forum July 20, 2023 Yesterday, bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum made a support visit to the al-Hallaq family. The family’s only son, Eyad al-Hallaq, was killed 3 years ago by a member of the Israeli army in the Old … Continue reading We stand with the al-Hallaq family
Dedicate July to Youth
Our two major youth programs — the Summer Camp and Dialogue Meetings in high schools — under serious threats. We know our future lies in the hands, hearts and minds of youth. That’s why all donations received in July will go towards supporting our youth programs. Watch the Knesset/Summer Camp video mashup and make your donation today. Even … Continue reading Dedicate July to Youth
“I will blow it up” Israeli MK threatens our Youth Summer Camp
https://youtu.be/MVjSe0dfII4Urgent Call to Action: Our Youth Summer Camp is under attack! Stand with us against threats from Israeli Knesset members. Help protect our young participants and staff. Donate now Help us protect the Parents Circle’s Dialogue Meeting program in Israeli schools and our Youth Summer Camp. Support peace and reconciliation – donate now to the Parents … Continue reading “I will blow it up” Israeli MK threatens our Youth Summer Camp
My first day as Palestinian co-Director
During my first days as Palestinian Director of the Parents Circle, I am deeply saddened and outraged by the escalating violence in recent weeks. I was born and raised in Bethlehem where I currently live with my husband and three children. I am particularly disturbed by the Israeli settler violence in the West Bank and … Continue reading My first day as Palestinian co-Director