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Parents Circle: 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony
April 29 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join JRC’s Israel-Palestine Working Group at the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony organized by the Parents Circle Families Forum.
The Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle – Families Forum, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event in history. The Joint Memorial Ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians to grieve together and stand strong in demanding an end to the occupation and ongoing violence. The ceremony occurs yearly on the eve of Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day). In Israeli mainstream culture, the ceremonies that are most often held to honor this day serve to reinforce cultural narratives of pain, victimhood, and hopelessness. The Joint Memorial transforms this narrative by bringing Palestinians to the Memorial alongside Israelis to mourn side by side and model another way forward. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
The Israel-Palestine Working Group is committed to offering programming that over time will cover a breadth of perspectives and educational opportunities. We acknowledge that no program will suit everyone. We value being part of a community that prides itself on respectful and open-hearted dialogue. For questions about JRC’s Israel-Palestine Working Group, email ipworkinggroup@jrctogether.org.