MECA is thrilled to invite you to this special event focusing on Silwan, East Jerusalem! MECA staff member Jody Sokolower is the author of the soon to be released Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village. Join Jody and Sahar Abbasi, from MECA's partner center in Silwan, for this virtual event celebrating the book! [...]
With Laila El-Haddad and Vivien Sansour Monday, August 16, 3-5pm PT – 6-8pm ET $10 Donation, Register Now! www.mecaforpeace.org/BethlehemGaza Join Middle East Children’s Alliance & Just World Educational virtually for a summer meal prepared by Laila El-Haddad, with virtual assistance from her dear friend Vivien Sansour. In this exclusive seasonal cooking demonstration, they will discuss resilience [...]
“In My Mother’s Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home” Virtual Event -- Thursday, August 26: 5-6:30pm PT / 8-9:30pm ET FREE, Register Now! www.mecaforpeace.org/MonaHalaby Join Middle East Children’s Alliance to celebrate the release of Mona Hajjar Halaby's new book! Mona is a long-time friend and supporter of MECA and a member of Joining Hands, the group [...]
We're thrilled to let you know that our 18th Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar is returning, after last year's hiatus due to COVID. One Day Only: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, Noon - 5pm IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to predictions of rain and wind this weekend, we're moving our Palestinian Crafts Bazaar this Sunday INDOORS! It's the same place and [...]
Last summer, Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists worldwide rose up to defend Silwan and other villages in East Jerusalem from Israeli bulldozers. Silwan is out of the headlines, but the battle rages on! Silwan is an example of creative resistance to Israeli efforts to destroy all Palestinian presence in the villages surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City. The community, [...]
TRIBUTE TO GUS NEWPORT Former Mayor of Berkeley, racial justice champion, former MECA Board Chair – --Including MC and Special Guest: DANNY GLOVER-- Monday, MARCH 28 -- In-Person & Virtual -- 6pm PT / 9pm ET Buy TICKETS! $25-100 sliding scale for in-person and virtual tickets! or Join the HOST COMMITTEE! Facebook event - please RSVP [...]
With author and chef REEM ASSIL, celebrate the warmth and welcoming spirit of Arab food and hospitality while supporting fabulous causes! Join celebrity chef and author REEM ASSIL at the release of her new book ARABIYYA: Recipes from the life of an Arab in Diaspora [A Cookbook] Music by DJ Emancipation and small bites provided by [...]
The Middle East Children’s Alliance’s (MECA’s) First Annual Ride for Palestine, on July 17, 2022, will be a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration to raise money for children in Palestine. The 11-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. The post-Ride celebration will include delicious Palestinian food, [...]
Poetry Readings and Conversation with Maya Abu Al-Hayyat & Special Guest Deema Shehabi “You Can Be the Last Leaf: Selected Poems” by Maya Abu Al-Hayyat directs the Palestine Writing Workshop. She'll read poems & be in conversation with poet Deema Shehabi SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Register now! $10 donation, benefit for [...]
Join MECA & Joining Hands for our 19th annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! One Day Only! Stunning gifts directly from Palestinian craftspeople -- your purchase aids Palestinian children and their families. Browse the award-winning olive oil, olive wood products, embroidery, pottery, rugs, jewelry, cookbooks, children's toys, much more from Palestinian artisans, cooperatives, and farmers! Date: [...]