Forbidden Familyis a story about the
separation wall and its effect on one Lutheran Palestinian
family. This 9-minute video is a great way to help your
congregation understand the conflict in the Holy Land from the
perspective of Lutheran Palestinians.
Spring 2007 update:
After 11 years of seeking family reunification, Rimaz has been
granted a 12-month residency permit by the Israeli government.
This is not a full reunification permit, because it must be
renewed every 12 months and does not grant her any of the
privileges of having a Jerusalem ID. This means that she cannot
drive or obtain any of the health or pension benefits that go
with the Jerusalem ID, but she is at least allowed to be in
Jerusalem.
