Forbidden Familyis a story about the separation barrier 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.