October 7, 2025 marks two years of bloodshed and injustice. We invite you to take a moment to share your feelings, speaking from your heart. As an act of solidarity, please join us and our partner, American Friends of Combatants for Peace, by taking a moment today to share your vision of hope, memory, and … Continue reading In Memory, In Grief, In Hope
Listening from the Heart: A Simple Classroom Practice to Transform Hard Conversations | Share My Lesson
Explore a simple, powerful listening tool that helps students engage with empathy—even on the toughest topics.
When Justice Means Revenge, the Open Wounds of Israelis and Palestinians Won’t Heal | Haaretz
If I kill the gunman who killed my mother on October 7, I won’t get her back. Instead, I’ll have two corpses on my hands
October 2025 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
Sunday, October 19 Society Hill Synagogue (Philadelphia, PA) Stories of Loss and Reconciliation Public event; advance registration required 10:30am ET RSVP HERE Monday, October 20 Rutgers Presbyterian Church (Upper West Side, NYC) Listening from the Heart: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for Peace Public event; advance registration required 6:30pm ET RSVP HERE Tuesday, October 21 Nourishing … Continue reading October 2025 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
“Brescia for Peace” Prize Awarded to Israeli-Palestinian Association The Parents Circle | QuiBrescia
The Parents Circle, an Israeli-Palestinian organization, wins the “Brescia for Peace” award for turning grief into dialogue. Award ceremony in November.
Israeli Peace Activist: My Mother Was Killed on October 7. Here’s Why I Support Palestinian Statehood. | Democracy Now
Following the U.K., Australia, Canada and Portugal’s formal recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, Democracy Now! speaks with Israeli peace activist Yonatan Zeigen in Tel Aviv.
Israelis Call for Recognition of a Palestinian State | The Herald Malaysia
A petition launched by the activist group Zazim brings together Jewish and Arab citizens. The goal is to reach 10,000 signatures by 22 September, when the session promoted by France and Saudi Arabia is scheduled to take place at the UN General Assembly.
The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) was presented with the prestigious Nuremberg International Human Rights Award at a special ceremony held in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. Receiving the award on behalf of PCFF were two bereaved mothers and members of the PCFF, Robi Damelin and Laila Alsheikh. Through … Continue reading The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum
Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz
On September 12, 2025, the bereaved members of the Parents Circle took out a full page ad in the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz. Over 220 Israeli and Palestinian members signed this clear and bold message (click the image to enlarge): In a time when anyone speaking about peace is seen as a ‘traitor’ or ‘enemy’, adding … Continue reading Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz
Peace in Partnership: Standing Together call for peace in Israel and Palestine | Northeast Bylines
Speakers of all backgrounds call for peace and reconciliation in Israel and Palestine at a meeting at Newcastle City Library, hosted by the UK Friends of Standing Together
