By Joseph Korson<\/p>\n
We have reached an \u2018historic moment\u2019 in the story of Israel and Palestine. You could even say a \u2018turning point\u2019. Or even a \u2018pivotal moment\u2019. Unfortunately these are only slogans and words that mean nothing unless brave people act.<\/p>\n
This historical opportunity is not being led by the grand powers who decide where our destiny lies but by two simple families whose hearts are torn asunder.<\/p>\n
The families of murdered Israeli teen Naftali Fraenkel and murdered Palestinian boy Mohammed Abu Khdeir are doing something deep and inspiring.<\/p>\n
In their most desperate moment these two families are rising above the tumultuous times to show us a face of humanity in its finest form. When Rachelle Fraenkel spoke to the family of Mohammed Abu Khdeir a blinding light of hope shone for a brief and powerful moment.<\/p>\n
Those of us who were able to feel the grief of both families would have also felt the power of this gesture. It\u2019s a profound moment when you internalize what it took for those families to rise above their deep suffering and offer forgiveness and support to one another.<\/p>\n