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		Palestinians Grieve Sandra Olewine, United Methodist Liaison in Jerusalem, addresses the one image we have seen many times — Palestinian children dancing in the streets celebrating the events of September 11. Harsh Realities of Palestine The harsh realities of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation are far too seldom exposed to the Israeli public, let alone the world at large. Reflections of a Palestinian-American Palestinians grieve every night because our children are dying. Realities of Palestine I had never seen a soldier shoot at a group of children before, but that is an experience that I can now chalk up on my list, something that will supposedly make me tougher to the other harsh realities of this world. A Palestinian's Journey Sabi Atteyih shares his family background, explaining how he and his family lived came to live in the U.S. The Bethlehem I Knew: An Advent Reflection Rita McGaughey shares her experiences in Bethlehem. The village of Rama in the Upper Galilee was her home while serving as a retired volumteer from 1989-95.