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Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

How can we harness hope and hold onto humanity as the Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies global divisions? In this recording The Forgiveness Project’s founder, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

In 1997 Elhanan’s 13‑year-old daughter Smadar was killed by a suicide bomber. In 2007 Aramin’s 10-year-old daughter Abir was shot by an Israeli soldier. These two fathers who met through the Parents Circle Families Forum (a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of 700 bereaved family members) are uniquely qualified to talk about these issues. Rami and Bassam are also the subjects of Colum McCann’s epic novel ‘Apeirogan’.

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Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

How can we harness hope and hold onto humanity as the Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies global divisions? In this recording The Forgiveness Project’s founder, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

In 1997 Elhanan’s 13‑year-old daughter Smadar was killed by a suicide bomber. In 2007 Aramin’s 10-year-old daughter Abir was shot by an Israeli soldier. These two fathers who met through the Parents Circle Families Forum (a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of 700 bereaved family members) are uniquely qualified to talk about these issues. Rami and Bassam are also the subjects of Colum McCann’s epic novel ‘Apeirogan’.

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Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

How can we harness hope and hold onto humanity as the Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies global divisions? In this recording The Forgiveness Project’s founder, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

In 1997 Elhanan’s 13‑year-old daughter Smadar was killed by a suicide bomber. In 2007 Aramin’s 10-year-old daughter Abir was shot by an Israeli soldier. These two fathers who met through the Parents Circle Families Forum (a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of 700 bereaved family members) are uniquely qualified to talk about these issues. Rami and Bassam are also the subjects of Colum McCann’s epic novel ‘Apeirogan’.

“It was so powerful to hear these two men in a state of love and acceptance of each other, with space for a peaceful way forward.”

Conversation Attendee

“Incredible beyond words to be in the presence of such human beings. I’ve learned so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Conversation Attendee

“It was so encouraging and to feel the love, respect and friendship between Rami and Bassam gave me such hope for the future. It has empowered me for conversations to come.”

Conversation Attendee

“Thank you for the inspiring work that you do – and showing that sometimes friendship is the one thing we are left with when all else fails.”

Conversation Attendee

“That was extraordinary – so much to think through and such inspirational men. I feel changed after listening to them.”

Conversation Attendee
“A truly humbling and inspiring conversation…So many powerful messages and ideas. So important.”
Conversation Attendee

“I think this discussion has such importance that I would like to show it to as many people as I can.”

Conversation Attendee
“Thank you for having this conversation with Bassam and Rami. I learned a great deal as well and feel a bit encouraged by their courage to persist.”
Conversation Attendee

“Very helpful and so appreciated the honesty and openness. There is hope.”

Conversation Attendee

“Hopeful, inspiring, deeply moving and brave conversation with Bassam and Rami. Thank you.”

Conversation Attendee

“Thank you for such an outstanding and insightful session. Very much appreciated.”

Conversation Attendee

“Incredible beyond words to be in the presence of such human beings. I’ve learned so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Conversation Attendee
“A truly humbling and inspiring conversation…So many powerful messages and ideas. So important.”
Conversation Attendee

“It was so powerful to hear these two men in a state of love and acceptance of each other, with space for a peaceful way forward.”

Conversation Attendee

“Thank you for such an outstanding and insightful session. Very much appreciated.”

Conversation Attendee

“I think this discussion has such importance that I would like to show it to as many people as I can.”

Conversation Attendee
“Thank you for having this conversation with Bassam and Rami. I learned a great deal as well and feel a bit encouraged by their courage to persist.”
Conversation Attendee

“That was extraordinary – so much to think through and such inspirational men. I feel changed after listening to them.”

Conversation Attendee

“Hopeful, inspiring, deeply moving and brave conversation with Bassam and Rami. Thank you.”

Conversation Attendee

“It was so encouraging and to feel the love, respect and friendship between Rami and Bassam gave me such hope for the future. It has empowered me for conversations to come.”

Conversation Attendee

“Very helpful and so appreciated the honesty and openness. There is hope.”

Conversation Attendee

“Thank you for the inspiring work that you do – and showing that sometimes friendship is the one thing we are left with when all else fails.”

Conversation Attendee
“A truly humbling and inspiring conversation…So many powerful messages and ideas. So important.”

“Hopeful, inspiring, deeply moving and brave conversation with Bassam and Rami. Thank you.”

“That was extraordinary – so much to think through and such inspirational men. I feel changed after listening to them.”

“It was so powerful to hear these two men in a state of love and acceptance of each other, with space for a peaceful way forward.”

“Thank you for the inspiring work that you do – and showing that sometimes friendship is the one thing we are left with when all else fails.”

“Thank you for such an outstanding and insightful session. Very much appreciated.”

“It was so encouraging and to feel the love, respect and friendship between Rami and Bassam gave me such hope for the future. It has empowered me for conversations to come.”

“I think this discussion has such importance that I would like to show it to as many people as I can.”

“Thank you for having this conversation with Bassam and Rami. I learned a great deal as well and feel a bit encouraged by their courage to persist.”

“Very helpful and so appreciated the honesty and openness. There is hope.”

“Incredible beyond words to be in the presence of such human beings. I’ve learned so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Marina Cantacuzino

Founder, The Forgiveness Project

In 2003, in response to the invasion of Iraq, Marina embarked on a personal project collecting stories of people who had lived through trauma and injustice, and sought forgiveness rather than revenge. As a result she founded The Forgiveness Project and started speaking widely about forgiveness and restorative storytelling.

Marina is also an author and broadcaster and host of The Forgiveness Project’s The F Word Podcast. Her books include The Forgiveness Project: Stories for a vengeful age, Forgiveness is Really Strange, and Forgiveness: An Exploration.

Bassam Aramin

Parents Circle Families Forum

Bassam Aramin became involved in the Palestinian struggle as a boy growing up in the ancient city of Hebron. At 17, he was caught planning an attack on Israeli troops and spent the next seven years in prison.

In 2005, Bassam co-founded Combatants for Peace, an organisation of former Israeli and Palestinian combatants leading a non-violent struggle against the occupation. Since then, he has remained a peace activist – even when, two years later, his ten-year-old daughter Abir was gunned down and killed by an Israeli soldier.

Rami Elhanan

Parents Circle Families Forum

Rami Elhanan is a 7th generation Jerusalemite. He identifies himself as a Jew, an Israeli, and before everything else a human being. On the first day of the school year in 1997, Rami’s daughter, Smadar, was killed by two Palestinian suicide bombers who murdered 5 people that day. Soon after, Rami joined the Parents Circle, and speaks before Israeli, Palestinian and International audiences.

Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

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‘Clinging onto Hope’ is a video recording of a conversation where The Forgiveness Project’s Founder and Co-Lead, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to two fathers: Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

Please choose your video pass below to receive your unique access to this conversation that is valid for 3 months. Your donation will help us facilitate other thought-provoking conversations, and continue to shine a light on restorative solutions, working in new and creative ways with those who have rebuilt their lives following harm or hurt.

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Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

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‘Clinging onto Hope’ is a video recording of a conversation where The Forgiveness Project’s Founder and Co-Lead, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to two fathers: Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

Please choose your video pass below to receive your unique access to this conversation that is valid for 3 months. Your donation will help us facilitate other thought-provoking conversations, and continue to shine a light on restorative solutions, working in new and creative ways with those who have rebuilt their lives following harm or hurt.

What’s included:

  • 60-minute video recording
  • 3-month access to the video
  • Captions for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing

Please make sure to tick the “Create an account” box on the checkout page before you complete your purchase.

Please note that when you follow the PayPal link at the checkout, you will have the option to pay via debit or credit card instead of PayPal. In case you cannot see the debit or credit card option, we recommend completing the purchase on a desktop computer instead of a mobile phone.

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Video recording – Clinging onto hope: A conversation with a Palestinian and an Israeli father

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‘Clinging onto Hope’ is a video recording of a conversation where The Forgiveness Project’s Founder and Co-Lead, Marina Cantacuzino, talks to two fathers: Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, whose lives were brought together by grief.

Please choose your video pass below to receive your unique access to this conversation that is valid for 3 months. Your donation will help us facilitate other thought-provoking conversations, and continue to shine a light on restorative solutions, working in new and creative ways with those who have rebuilt their lives following harm or hurt.

What’s included:

  • 60-minute video recording
  • 3-month access to the video
  • Captions for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing

Please make sure to tick the “Create an account” box on the checkout page before you complete your purchase.

Please note that when you follow the PayPal link at the checkout, you will have the option to pay via debit or credit card instead of PayPal. In case you cannot see the debit or credit card option, we recommend completing the purchase on a desktop computer instead of a mobile phone.

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