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  1. May 16, 2023

    Op-ed

    Confronting the extreme right at the Knesset

    by Yuval Rahamim Israeli co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum May 16, 2023 https://parentscirclefriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Yuval_speech_Knesset_Jan2023.mp4 When I addressed the Knesset’s Education Committee, I urged them that we must protect…

  2. May 11, 2023

    News

    Stop the violence!

    Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli families at the Parents Circle know the price of the conflict too well and have paid the highest price. We, who have lost our…

  3. April 4, 2023

    Youth

    Will you stand for freedom with me?

    by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli motherSpokesperson and International RelationsParents Circle – Families Forum Passover, Ramadan, and Easter remind us of the importance of the struggle for freedom. In Israel…

  4. March 10, 2023

    Webinar

    Our Tears Are the Same Color: Virtual Dialogue Meeting with the Parents Circle

    Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 Reconstructing Judaism, Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, and American Friends of the Parents Circle invite you to a Dialogue Meeting with bereaved Israeli mother, Robi Damelin,…

  5. March 8, 2023

    Women

    Palestinian women still have hope – do you?

    by Laila AlsheikhBereaved Palestinian motherWomen’s Group MemberParents Circle – Families Forum March 8, 2023 Life in Israel and Palestine is devastating and troubling these days. Yet there are…

  6. February 14, 2023

    Op-ed

    Bereaved Israeli daughter responds to Education Ministry’s attack on Parents Circle

    by Efrat GeriBereaved Israeli daughter and memberParents Circle – Families Forum February 2, 2023 (written in response to “A new restriction by the Ministry of Education is intended…

  7. February 14, 2023

    Webinar

    Webinar – Safeguarding Peace Education: Israeli Government Threatens to Expel Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians From Schools

    Safeguarding Peace Education Israeli Government Threatens to Expel Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians From Schools February 27, 2023 https://youtu.be/-C9_ZoOBAUU Join us together with special guest, Randi Weingarten, President of…

  8. January 23, 2023

    Solidarity

    Aiding Masafer Yatta

    Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle delivered humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Masafer Yatta area. It comes at a crucial time, as the Israeli…

  9. January 10, 2023

    Op-ed

    Peace in our time

    by Yoav PeckCo-Director of Community RelationsParents Circle – Families Forum January 10, 2022 On Saturday, we completed the second group in a bi-national series for members, known as…

  10. December 30, 2022

    Member story

    Bereaved Israeli and Palestinians Peacemakers Wishes for 2023

    https://youtu.be/a-efE4-Yi6Q Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers share their wishes for 2023. Our peace and reconciliation work is only possible with your support. Donate today for a more peaceful…

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