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

Yesterday, Israel’s Minister of Defense, Avigdor Lieberman, denied entry permits for the 110 Palestinians invited to attend the 2018 Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony on April 17th. Lieberman stated that he “will not lend a hand to the desecration of our Memorial Day.” The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony is, in fact, just the opposite. For the past 13 consecutive years, this … Continue reading Latest attack on Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day

Happy Passover and Easter from the Parents Circle

Dear Friends, This year, Passover and Easter fall on the same weekend. Passover and Easter are about telling a story. They’re about listening to a story and sharing a story with our community. On this Passover and Easter, we invite those of you celebrating to recognize the power of sharing a narrative. The Parents Circle works … Continue reading Happy Passover and Easter from the Parents Circle

American Communities Mark 2018 Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day

“The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony comes to remind us that war is not inevitable” On April 17, 2018, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians will come together to remember the shared pain experienced on both sides of the conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony, which has been held following Israeli Memorial Day for the past twelve … Continue reading American Communities Mark 2018 Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day

Meet Nadine and Tova

Meet Nadine Quomsieh, the manager of the Parents Circle’s Palestinian office, and Tova Buchsbaum, a bereaved Israeli member. Personal note from Nadine: “As I look on this past year, I feel like I must prepare myself for a year that will likely bring consequential political changes within the world’s most troubled region, changes that will … Continue reading Meet Nadine and Tova

Bereaved mother featured on Social Change Podcast

Bereaved Israeli mother and Parents Circle spokesperson, Robi Damelin, was featured on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network (PCDN)’s latest episode of The Social Change Career Podcast. Born in an affluent household during Apartheid South Africa; Robi was always a free spirit who loved and rescued animals from an early age. Robi moved to Israel, … Continue reading Bereaved mother featured on Social Change Podcast

How I sleep better at night

Dear Friends, It isn’t hard to find worthy causes in a world as broken as ours. The greater challenge, at least for me, is to decide which of the many worthy causes I dare adopt as my own. My resources are limited; the challenges seem infinite. I was first drawn to the Parents Circle (PCFF) … Continue reading How I sleep better at night