Chicago Area Jewish man and Palestinian Man Run for a Ceasefire in Gaza

 By Nate Feldman

Richard Goldwasser and Anan Abu-Taleb are avid marathon runners from the Chicago area.  The two have been running together.  However, they are now using their running to promote a ceasefire between the Israelis and Palestinians.  Goldwasser, a Jewish American, and Abu Taleb, a Palestinian American, wear a t-shirt that says “Ceasefire Now Hostage/Prisoner Release.”  An article in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (See “On the DNC Sidelines, a Jew and Palestinian from Chicago are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza” by Ron Kampeas) says that they are now running every morning at Buckingham Fountain to call for an end to the fighting in the Middle East. The article mentions that they run a four-mile loop between the fountain to McCormick Place with others to spread the word of their message.

Central Cultural Latinos Unidos Builds Bridges between Latinos and Other Cultures

 By Nate Feldman

Central Cultural Latinos Unidos is an organization in Pottstown, PA that helps to build relationships between the local Latino community and their neighbors.  Recently, there was an article about how the organization took young children from the Latin community to French Creek Park to teach them about nature in the area.   

Directors of Israeli-Palestinian Youth Summer Camp Hold Webinar

 By Nate Feldman

Tamar and Mohamed, the Israeli and Palestinian directors of the Parent's Circle Youth Summer Camp, held a webinar today to discuss what has been taking place at their program.  

The Parent's Circle is an organization made up of Israelis and Palestinians who have lost loved ones in the ongoing conflict between the two people.