Learn more about our campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities affected by settler violence On Saturday, October 22, Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle participated in a solidarity event in the village of at-Tuwani to pick olives, as we did in 2021. This event is central to the south and will … Continue reading 2022 Olive Harvest in at-Tuwani
20 Years of Youth Peace Education
It’s not often that we celebrate. We are far too often focused on death, bereavement and violence. But today, we are celebrating 20 years of youth peace education. It was 20 years ago we held our first Summer Program for youth. For 20 years we have held Dialogue Meetings with Palestinian and Israeli youth in … Continue reading 20 Years of Youth Peace Education
Quiz: Parents Circle Goes to College
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What I learned about the conflict on a southern plantation
by Yuval Rahamim Bereaved member and Israeli Co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum September 17, 2022 When I was invited to join the trip to the U.S. South to explore the history of slavery, civil rights and racial justice, I was reluctant. After all, my concern is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and not a remote story of … Continue reading What I learned about the conflict on a southern plantation
Parents Circle tours Mississippi Civil Rights Museum | WJTV
Grieving Israelis and Palestinians visit Mississippi to educate Americans about the dangers of the Israel-Palestine conflict and learn about American racial divides of the South.
I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this
by Laila AlsheikhBereaved Palestinian motherParents Circle – Families Forum September 13, 2022 I’ve been dreaming of visiting the U.S. ever since I can remember. I never expected that my first trip would be to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on a reconciliation learning journey. I’ve packed my comfortable walking shoes, my umbrella and my appetite for … Continue reading I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this
Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma
Recording Available Webinar: Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma Join us for a special International Peace Day webinar, live from Montgomery, Alabama. From September 14-21, a group of Americans and bereaved Israelis and Palestinians from the Parents Circle traveled on a Telos Group trip from New Orleans, to Jackson, to Selma and to Montgomery. … Continue reading Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma
“We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
Learn more about our campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities affected by settler violence On Saturday, about 100 members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum and program alumni arrived to express their support and solidarity with the residents of Khan al-Ahmar, who are living under the threat of home demolitions and deportation. … Continue reading “We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
The transformative power of people to people connections | TEDxGeneva
WATCH: Mehra Rimer, co-founder of our partner B8 Of Hope delivers a powerful TEDx charting her own personal story, and how it is intertwined with those of many leaders from ALLMEP members such as Parents Circle, Combatants for Peace, and more.
To the mothers of Palestine and Israel
by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli motherParents Circle – Families Forum August 7, 2022 Here is what I say to the mothers of Palestine and Israel: We may not speak the same language, we do not share equal privilege. We do not both live under occupation. One thing, however, is unequivocally true. We share the same love … Continue reading To the mothers of Palestine and Israel