2019

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December 30, 2019

My 2020 Resolutions

by Robi Damelin Bereaved Israeli mother Parents Circle – Families Forum It’s simple to make a personal New Year’s resolution, which you inevitably break by January 2nd. But it’s another matter entirely to make resolutions on behalf of an organization, especially an organization…

  1. September 27, 2019

    News

    Shana Tova from American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum!

    We wish everyone celebrating a happy Rosh Hashana. May the coming year be more peaceful and full of light.

  2. September 27, 2019

    How Reem Kassis Became the International Face of Palestinian Cuisine

    By Ronit Vered | Haaretz In February, Palestinian chef Reem Kassis and Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov hosted a dinner at the James Beard House to benefit the Parents…

  3. September 27, 2019

    News

    A moment before the Jewish new year, here’s what you need to know

    ​We are just a few days away from Rosh Hashana — a time during which our many Jewish supporters will celebrate the new year. We hope for a…

  4. August 26, 2019

    Op-ed

    I am so proud of my grandchildren

    by Robi Damelin Bereaved Israeli mother Parents Circle – Families Forum This year, the Parents Circle’s Youth Summer Camp had a very special flavor for me. My two…

  5. August 19, 2019

    News

    Changes in Palestinian Leadership

    The Parents Circle – Families Forum bids a warm farewell to Mazen Faraj. Mazen was the Palestinian Co-Director for 7 years, and a staff member for 13 years.…

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  8. July 1, 2019

    Op-ed

    Exposing Israelis Beyond the Wall

    by Eyal Rozin, an Israeli Parents Circle – Families Forum member I recently hosted a Parents Circle Dialogue Meeting in my home. I took part in the Parents Circle’s…

  9. June 24, 2019

    Op-ed

    We won’t be pawns in Kushner’s plan

    We are livid! In case you missed it, the Trump administration’s economic plan for peace uses photos of our bereaved members in its online publication. Those photos were part of…

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