I visited Beit Jala yesterday as part of a meeting of the Parents Circle Women’s Group. About 30 Jewish and Palestinian women joined, all bereaved. This was my first time at such a meeting. Sitting next to me were women who were new to the group, like me, and others who had known each other … Continue reading My First Time Meeting ‘The Other Side’
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[WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
Webinar recording Her Voice, Our Future International Women’s Day Webinar March 23, 2026 https://youtu.be/FSprzGUA9Lg Join us for a special webinar with bereaved Palestinian women from Gaza and an Israeli peace activist. Riwaa Abuquta – works in the field of English language and communications. Riwaa lost 21 family members in Gaza. Ahlam Abd Al-Ati – a … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
In Memory, In Grief, In Hope
October 7, 2025 marks two years of bloodshed and injustice. We invite you to take a moment to share your feelings, speaking from your heart. As an act of solidarity, please join us and our partner, American Friends of Combatants for Peace, by taking a moment today to share your vision of hope, memory, and … Continue reading In Memory, In Grief, In Hope
Stories from Gaza
My name is Najla. I live with my husband and 5 children in the Al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron. I was born and raised in Khan Younis, in Gaza, and that is where my entire family lives. In 2000, I got married and moved to the West Bank with my husband. For the last 20 … Continue reading Stories from Gaza
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[WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
Webinar recording available Her Voice, Our Future International Women’s Day Webinar March 6, 2025 Join us for a special International Women’s Day webinar with Israeli, Palestinian, and international women changemakers. Kholoud – bereaved Palestinian mother, PCFF memberMaayan Inon – bereaved Israeli daughter, PCFF memberAliya Milhat – Palestinian journalist and human rights and peace activistMika Almog – … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
[WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
Webinar recording available Her Voice, Our Future International Women’s Day Webinar March 7, 2024 Watch PCFF Women’s Day video Join us for a special International Women’s Day webinar with Israeli, Palestinian, and international women changemakers. Bushra Awad – bereaved mother, Forum memberAyelet Harel – bereaved sister, Forum member, PCFF Board memberHuda Abuarqoub – UN Advisor … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future
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 and Palestine we are facing frightening challenges to our freedoms. Despite these threats, we remain dedicated to our mission. There is an element of miracle in the … Continue reading Will you stand for freedom with me?
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, and bereaved Palestinian mother, Laila Alsheikh. Join us to hear their stories of loss, of reconciliation, and of hope. You will also have the opportunity to learn … Continue reading Our Tears Are the Same Color: Virtual Dialogue Meeting with the Parents Circle
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 glimpses of hope in unexpected places. Despite the violence, upheaval and death, last week 50 bereaved Palestinian and Israeli women came together in East Jerusalem to mark … Continue reading Palestinian women still have hope – do you?
Webinar – Our Tears Are the Same Color
Our Tears Are the Same Color Dialogue Meeting with Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli Peacemakers December 1, 2022 https://youtu.be/STA_Is-_dds American Friends of the Parents Circle invites you to a Dialogue Meeting with bereaved Palestinian and Israeli daughters, Ikhlas Ishtaya and Meytal Ofer. Dialogue Meetings like this one are under threat from the new right-wing government taking … Continue reading Webinar – Our Tears Are the Same Color
