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2024 Gros Institute Memorial Event

Part I: Shared Sorrow, Shared Hope: Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians Choose Peace
The Parents Circle-Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 750 bereaved families.  Their common bond is that they have lost a close family member to the conflict.  But instead of choosing revenge, they have chosen a path of reconciliation.  Join bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Forum as they share their stories of loss and their unique choice to work toward reconciliation.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University Dining Room
Please register below for this free event.

Part II: Bridgebuilding as Risky Behavior: Transformative Encounters that Promote Collective Peace
"Combatants for Peace" is a group of extraordinary Palestinians and Israelis who have chosen to work together to promote peace in Israel-Palestine.  Join us for a viewing of the film, "Disturbing the Peace," which examines the transitions that many of the members of the group made from combatants to partners for peace.  The film is told through the compelling interviews with members of the group and demonstrates how recognizing the common humanity in one another is a key to peacebuilding.  We will pause the film to allow for small group discussion and to consider how the general principles the group embodies are applicable to conflicts in our own lives.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Convocation Hall (101 Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446)
Please register below.

Questions?
Please contact Lauren Martin at lmartin5@lewisu.edu.