Visiting Jerusalem, the West Bank, Haifa and more

Monday, 10/4

Today was the last full day of delegation work. We started the day meeting with members of the Parent’s Circle – Families Forum, an organization that works with bereaved families of Israelis and Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict. They meet in pairs – one Israeli, one Palestinian, and slowly get to know each other and come to understand how much they have in common in their grief. And together they are working to build a framework for reconciliation between the peoples, so that it will be in place when and if a peace agreement is made.

Kathleen McIntire is a delegate from California. Kathleen is both a healer and teacher, and runs In Soaring Light. She shares her thoughts on the delegation below.

Lauren Embrey is a delegate from Dallas, Texas. Lauren is the CEO and President of the philanthropic Embrey Family Foundation, which focuses on providing support for programs that advance healthy communities, human rights, education and artistic creativity. Below, she shares her concluding thoughts on her experiences in Israel and Palestine.