Webinar recording available soon Voices of Apeirogon An Intimate Conversation with Colum McCann and Bereaved Fathers November 30, 2023 https://youtu.be/J0ASOZ3XZA0 A conversation with renowned Irish author Colum McCann. Colum engaged in a heartfelt dialogue with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, bereaved fathers from Israel and Palestine, the protagonists of Apeirogon. In the face of the … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Voices of Apeirogon: An Intimate Conversation with Colum McCann and Bereaved Fathers
Colum McCann: The ruin of the heart is when we do nothing. Do something today.
Five years ago I climbed a staircase in Beit Jala in the West Bank. I walked into a room where I met two men who, in the course of an hour, told a story which cleaved open my tired heart. Rami, Colum, and Bassam Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan told me the story of the life … Continue reading Colum McCann: The ruin of the heart is when we do nothing. Do something today.
Apeirogon Book Discussion with Rami Elhanan, Bassam Aramin, and Hadassah New Orleans
August 5, 2020 Our mission is to foster a process of reconciliation for bereaved Israelis and Palestinians. They have paid the highest price to the conflict. The work of bereaved parents– like Rami, Bassam, and the over 600 other individuals and families in our organization– is made possible by your donation. Please make a contribution … Continue reading Apeirogon Book Discussion with Rami Elhanan, Bassam Aramin, and Hadassah New Orleans
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
Webinar: Apeirogon Book Discussion with Colum McCann
Monday, April 6 at 12:30 PM EST A discussion with award-winning author, Colum McCann, about his latest, best-selling novel: Apeirogon. The novel shares the story of our very own heroes, bereaved fathers and Parents Circle Co-Directors, Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin who joined us for questions and answers. This is a two-part series. The next … Continue reading Webinar: Apeirogon Book Discussion with Colum McCann
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” 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.

























