It was Monday evening on November 19 when a group of women from the Israeli side of the checkpoint ventured into Bethlehem to visit their Palestinian sisters. For an Israeli it can be quite a challenge to overcome the fear of going to this area, but the streets were silent and the welcome of the Palestinian women was warm. Some women had attended the former meeting, for others it was the first time to get together in a small group. We shared the vision that when we gather from both sides, friendships and understanding develop. Having good experiences with a small group will gradually change our whole perception of people and help us to love our neighbors.