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Apeirogon Webinar Part 2: Discussion with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin


Friday, April 17th at 12:30 PM EST A discussion with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers, Parents Circle Co-Directors, and the heroes of Colum McCann’s latest novel, Apeirogon. Colum joined us for Q&A. This is part two of our 2-part webinar series on Apeirogon. View the recording for the first part, … Continue reading Apeirogon Webinar Part 2: Discussion with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin

United through grief, two fathers share their hope for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Sight Magazine


Award-winning author Colum McCann’s anticipated new novel, Apeirogon, is based on the unlikely real-life friendship between two bereaved fathers born into opposite sides of an internecine conflict over land, religion, finite resources and competing narratives. Rami Elhanan, 70, an Israeli Jew from the western tip of Jerusalem, served in a tank repair unit of the … Continue reading United through grief, two fathers share their hope for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Sight Magazine

Thoughts on COVID-19 and peacebuilding


by Robi Damelin Bereaved Israeli mother Parents Circle – Families Forum  Dear friends, Sitting here after three weeks of lockdown,  I have had a chance to ruminate and feel so grateful for your support and friendship.  Without you, the struggle we have at the Parents Circle – Families Forum towards reconciliation and non-violence would not have been possible. … Continue reading Thoughts on COVID-19 and peacebuilding

Steven Spielberg and Oprah are talking about us…


We knew the upcoming novel, Apeirogon, based on the stories of bereaved members, Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, would be a big moment for the Parents Circle, but we didn’t realize it would be THIS big. Just this week, Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners acquired the rights to Apeirogon, written by National Book Award winner Colum McCann. Oprah Magazine called Apeirogon, a “profound prayer for … Continue reading Steven Spielberg and Oprah are talking about us…

Apeirogon Book Tour


Have you ever heard the word Apeirogon? It means an “infinite” and “boundless” shape.  And it is the title of a new novel by National Book Award winner and bestselling author, Colum McCann.  But this is more than an acclaimed novel. It is the story of our very own heroes, bereaved members and PCFF co-Directors, Rami Elhanan and … Continue reading Apeirogon Book Tour

“Apeirogon” by Colum McCann


A true story about a Palestinian father and Israeli father who join the Parents Circle to grieve their daughters and advocate for peace.

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 made up of Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families. Imagine the trust involved and the goodwill from both sides when … Continue reading My 2020 Resolutions