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Why banning programs from Israeli schools hurts Palestinians, too


by Nadine QuomsiehPalestinian co-DirectorParents Circle – Families Forum August 9, 2023 As the Palestinian Co-Executive Director of the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF), I am deeply concerned about Israel’s Ministry of Education recent decision to ban our Dialogue Meeting program, from the Israeli school system. These programs are not only essential to fostering understanding … Continue reading Why banning programs from Israeli schools hurts Palestinians, too

Emergency Webinar: Expelled from Israeli Schools


Recording available Emergency Webinar Expelled from Israeli Schools Significance and Next Steps https://youtu.be/i1Q_NTTmYAQ Join us to learn more about the Ministry of Education’s decision to expel the Parents Circle from Israeli high schools. Hear from Parents Circle’s bereaved members, board members, our legal team and new partner organization, the Education Guard. What does this mean … Continue reading Emergency Webinar: Expelled from Israeli Schools

We stand with the al-Hallaq family


by Mohammad al-BawPalestinian Community Relations ManagerParent Circle – Families Forum July 20, 2023 Yesterday, bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum made a support visit to the al-Hallaq family. The family’s only son, Eyad al-Hallaq, was killed 3 years ago by a member of the Israeli army in the Old … Continue reading We stand with the al-Hallaq family

Dedicate July to Youth


Our two major youth programs — the Summer Camp and Dialogue Meetings in high schools — under serious threats. We know our future lies in the hands, hearts and minds of youth. That’s why all donations received in July will go towards supporting our youth programs. Watch the Knesset/Summer Camp video mashup and make your donation today. Even … Continue reading Dedicate July to Youth

“I will blow it up” Israeli MK threatens our Youth Summer Camp


https://youtu.be/MVjSe0dfII4Urgent Call to Action: Our Youth Summer Camp is under attack! Stand with us against threats from Israeli Knesset members. Help protect our young participants and staff. Donate now Help us protect the Parents Circle’s Dialogue Meeting program in Israeli schools and our Youth Summer Camp. Support peace and reconciliation – donate now to the Parents … Continue reading “I will blow it up” Israeli MK threatens our Youth Summer Camp

“My friends did not lose family members to the conflict so that MKs would bully them” | Haaretz op-ed


Israeli and Palestinian youth attending the Parents Circle’s annual Youth Summer Camp This blog article is a translation of Yonatan Rabinowitz’s opinion editorial חבריי לא איבדו בני משפחה לסכסוך כדי שח”כים יתבריינו עליהם, published on Haaretz on June 19, 2023 My name is Yonatan Rabinowitz. I am an alumni of the Parents Circle – Families Forum’s … Continue reading “My friends did not lose family members to the conflict so that MKs would bully them” | Haaretz op-ed

‘I will blow it up’


Coalition Knesset members threatened on Monday to act against a youth village for renting its venue to host our annual summer camp for youth. Help us fight back against these threats:Donate now to our Emergency Fund campaign Our camp brings more than 50 Israeli and Palestinian youth together for a week of dialogue, learning, listening, … Continue reading ‘I will blow it up’