AF-PCFF, Author at American Friends of the Parents Circle

To the Congregation of Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha

This message was sent to the Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation today on behalf of the bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle: To the Congregation of Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha, On behalf of the Parents Circle – Families Forum, we offer our deepest condolences for the horrific loss … Continue reading To the Congregation of Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha

For an Israeli and a Palestinian, their struggle for peace reaches across borders | Boston Globe

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?”

Meet 2 Young Women Who Participated in our Young Ambassadors for Peace Program

“My name is Rama Abu Sara from Beit Umar. I am 19 years old and I am studying Business Management in Al Najah University in Nablus. I participated in a number of Parents Circle activities, mostly in the Summer Program for 3-4 years and Dialogue Meetings, but I was never fully convinced about peace with the other side, because … Continue reading Meet 2 Young Women Who Participated in our Young Ambassadors for Peace Program

Study Tour of Israel and Palestine

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his past May, the American Friends of the Parents Circle took a group of 10 board members and supporters on its first Study Tour of Israel and Palestine. The group went with the intentions of listening, learning and leadership. Upon our return from the Tour to Israel and Palestine, we would like to share our … Continue reading Study Tour of Israel and Palestine

End the Violence

Dear Friends, I am writing to you on my flight home from Israel and Palestine, thinking about my brief visit to the Gaza envelope this past week on the Parents Circle’s Narrative Study Tour. On Monday, while the Trump administration opened the new embassy in Jerusalem and Naqba Day neared, our board members and supporters … Continue reading End the Violence

7,000 Strong on Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day

On April 17, nearly 7,000 Israelis and Palestinians came together to remember the shared pain experienced on both sides of the conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony comes to remind us that war is not an act of fate but one of human choice. Leading up to the Ceremony, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that 90 Palestinians will … Continue reading 7,000 Strong on Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day