Over the years, and now, Quaker friends of mine and their families have worked at Ramallah Friends School in the West Bank. Established in the early 1900’s by Quakers. Courses are taught in Arabic and English.
“The Ramallah Friends School choir reaches out to the world with a song of frustration, perseverance and of prayer.” (2023).
Look at the children of Gaza crying,
The children of Gaza are dying from war.
And the world is standing by, watching
It can see but does not want to hear
It hears but doesn’t speak
Justice in this world is heartless
And it doesn’t speak
When can I dream of a world without fear
Where we don’t hear guns
Or worry about being bombed?
I’m a child
Born to live, not to die
I’m a child
Born to live, not to die
NOT TO DIE
Gaza is calling, my children
We want love, life, and justice
We will create it with our hands, no matter what happens
We will build our country after destruction
Home after home, we are determined
Gaza is strong, no matter what
WE ARE DETERMINED
Oh heaven let it snow safety and peace
May this Christmas bestow upon us the profound gifts of justice, peace and unity.
Let the spirit of love guide us towards a future where humanity prevails.
Wishing you a season filled with hope and the enduring warmth of peace.
unflinching 