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SUMMARY:Berkeley\, CA: Noura Erakat "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine"
DESCRIPTION:NOURA ERAKAT\, celebrating her new book\, “Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine”\nTuesday\, November 12\, 7pm\, Berkeley\nIn Conversation with Lara Kiswani\nBerkeley City College Auditorium\nTuesday\, November 12\, 7pm\n2050 Center Street\n(near downtown Berkeley BART) \nTickets on sale now via Eventbrite \nFacebook Event \nMECA’s event with Noura Erakat will be live-streamed on our Facebook page starting shortly after 7pm on November 12; the link will be the first post on this page.\nNoura Erakat is a human rights attorney and an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University\, Department of Africana Studies. Her research interests include humanitarian law\, refugee law\, national security law\, and critical race theory. Noura is the author of Justice for Some: Law As Politics in the Question of Palestine (Stanford University Press\, 2019). She is a Co-Founding Editor of Jadaliyya e-zine and an Editorial Committee member of the Journal of Palestine Studies. She has served as Legal Counsel for a Congressional Subcommittee in the House of Representatives\, as a Legal Advocate for the Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Refugee and Residency Rights\, and as the national grassroots organizer at the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation. Noura is the coeditor of Aborted State? The UN Initiative and New Palestinian Junctures\, an anthology related to the 2011 and 2012 Palestine bids for statehood at the UN. More recently\, Noura released a project on the Gaza Strip and Palestine\, which includes a short multimedia documentary\, “Gaza In Context\,” that rehabilitates Israel’s wars on Gaza within a settler-colonial framework. She is also the producer of the short video\, “Black Palestinian Solidarity.” She is a frequent commentator\, with appearances on CBS News\, CNN\, Fox News\, and NPR\, among others\, and her writings have been widely published in the national media and academic journals. \nLARA KISWANI directs the Arab Resource & Organizing Center; in 2018 Lara was the recipient of MECA’s “Barbara Lubin Hell-Raiser Award.” \nAbout Noura’s new book\, “Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine” \n“Erakat…argues that the skillful use of international law as a tool of struggle can be generative of hope and possibility—for Palestine and the world. ‘Justice for Some’ is precisely the book we need at this time.”\n—Angela Davis\, author of ‘Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement’ \n“Without any doubt\, ‘Justice for Some’ is the best book on the law and politics of the Palestine/Israel struggle—sophisticated\, learned\, humane\, and creative.”\n—Richard Falk\, Former UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine \n“Noura Erakat communicates…with the skill of a lawyer and the passion of an activist. ‘Justice for Some’ is both enriching and inspiring.”\n—Raja Shehadeh\, founder of Al-Haq\, independent Palestinian human rights organization \nEvent co-sponsored by Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine\, The Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law\, Palestine Action Network\, Norcal Friends of Sabeel\, Jewish Voice for Peace\, Bay Area Women in Black\, Art Forces\, Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism (QUIT!)\, San Francisco Women in Black & more \nBenefit for MECA\, wheelchair accessible \nMore info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org.
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/berkeley-ca-noura-erakat-justice-for-some-law-and-the-question-of-palestine/
LOCATION:Berkeley City College Auditorium\, 2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191011T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190925T135513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T135513Z
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SUMMARY:SF\, CA: Report Back: K-12 Teacher Trip to Palestine!
DESCRIPTION:MECA’s Teach Palestine Project organized an amazing delegation of elementary\, middle and high school teachers to Palestine this summer. The goal was to learn about Palestine firsthand\, explore connections to the lives of their students in the US\, and bring those insights back to their classrooms. \nIf you will be in the Bay Area Friday\, October 11\, come hear what they learned and experienced in Palestine\, and how it’s changing their teaching. We’ll have Palestine food and crafts\, too! \nWheelchair accessible \nFacebook event – please share! \n 
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/sf-ca-report-back-k-12-teacher-trip-to-palestine/
LOCATION:The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics\, 518 Valencia\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190520T150820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T151443Z
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SUMMARY:Oakland\, CA: Rumi's Caravan
DESCRIPTION:July 13th: Rumi’s Caravan Returns to Oakland\nUnitarian Church\, 685 14th Street\, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00) \nRecitation of World Poetry\nwith Doug Von Koss\, Barry and Maya Spector\, Larry Robinson\, Kay Crista and others. \nWith musicians Christine Tulis and Cindy Albers and Sufi dancer Chelsea Rose \nTICKETS: $15.00/Advance\, $30.00 at the door \nA Poetic Conversation: For twenty years Rumi’s Caravan has inspired audiences\, weaving together poems by Rumi\, Hafez\, Machado\, Rilke\, Yeats\, Mary Oliver\, Joy Harjo\, Naomi Shihab Nye\, David Whyte and other poets across the world. \nThe presenters create an improvised poetic conversation with musical accompaniment. Moving through moods of prayer and grief to humor and celebration\, the Caravan always highlights the beauty of the spoken word. \nAll of our performances benefit local non-profit organizations. This year\, our fifth in Oakland\, we are proud to partner with the Middle East Children’s Alliance(www.mecaforpeace.org)\, a superb organization that provides education\, medicine and hope for refugee children in Palestine. \nWork scholarships are available. \nMembers of Rumi’s Caravan are available for interviews in the East Bay: Please contact Barry Spector at 650-327-5493. \nWebsite: www.rumiscaravan.com \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2279921332260544 \nVideo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjJA9bzPSd4
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/oakland-ca-rumis-caravan/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church\, 685 14th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
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SUMMARY:Fremont\, CA: A Journey with Zam Zam
DESCRIPTION:Join MECA partner Zam Zam Water for this beautiful Gala fundraiser and celebration! \nThe Zam Zam Family would like to cordially invite you to celebrate our 5th Anniversary by providing access to clean water for Afghanistan\, Palestine\, and Rwanda. \nMusical Performances: \nSeattle Jafra Dabke\nRubab: Parveez Sakhi\nRwanda Dance Troupe\nAttan Performance (Zam Zam + UC Davis ASA)\nDJ AfghanLounge\nHalal Dinner Provided \nDress Code: Formal
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/fremont-ca-a-journey-with-zam-zam/
LOCATION:Paradise Ballrooms: Banquet Hall & Event Center\, 4100 Peralta Boulevard\, Fremont\, CA\, 94536\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190520T142842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T141816Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Burlingame\, CA: Palestine Ramadan Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Our apologies. The Palestine Ramadan Bazaar has been canceled.\n 
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/burlingame-ca-palestine-ramadan-bazaar/
LOCATION:Yaseen Burlingame Center\, 1722 Gilbreth Rd\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190408T145505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T145523Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorating the Nakba: Movement-Building for Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous\, Palestinian and Black Liberation\nFeaturing: \n \nNICK ESTES\nCo-founder of the Red Nation\, author of “Our History is the Future\,” and assistant professor of American studies at the University of New Mexico. Nick is a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. \n  \n\n\nLARA KISWANI\nExecutive Director of the Arab Resource & Organizing Center\, from Beit Iksa & Aqir\, Palestine. \n  \n\n\nKRISTIAN DAVIS BAILEY\nCo-founder of Black for Palestine\, journalist\, and co-author of the 2015 Black Solidarity with Palestine Statement. \n  \nWednesday\, MAY 8 – 7pm\nBerkeley City College Auditorium\n2050 Center Street\n(near downtown Berkeley Bart) \nTICKETS: $15\, $25\, $50\, available through Eventbrite \nFacebook event – please RSVP and share! \nBenefit for Middle East Children’s Alliance. For info: www.mecaforpeace.org\, 510-548-0542 \nWheelchair Accessible. If you need ASL interpreting\, contact Penny@mecaforpeace.org
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/commemorating-the-nakba-movement-building-for-collective-liberation/
LOCATION:Berkeley City College Auditorium\, 2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190407T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190313T165328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T165328Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson\, AZ: Challah for Gaza Fundraising Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/tucson-az-challah-for-gaza-fundraising-brunch/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 4831 E 22nd Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190325T180103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T180103Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco\, CA: Rally for 1st Anniversary of Gaza's Great March of Return
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30\, 2019 will mark the first anniversary of the Great March of Return in Gaza and the 43rd anniversary of Land Day in Palestine. Since March 30\, 2018\, more than 240 Palestinians have been killed\, thousands wounded by live fire and thousands more by tear gas and other weapons. \nDespite being trapped inside the largest open-air prison in the world and confronting one of world’s most powerful militaries\, the Palestinians in Gaza have continued their heroic resistance.\nThe Trump administration and the Democrat party leaders in Congress have not only supported Israel’s murderous assault\, but also continued to provide the weapons to carry it out. They are seeking to criminalize the Boycott\, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign. \nWe are calling for a march and rally in solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian struggle as a whole\, March 30\, 2019 . We will be meeting at 24th and Mission Bart station\, then marching through the Mission \nEnd the Blockade – Let Gaza Live!\nStop all U.S. aid to Israel!\nDefend the BDS-Boycott\, Divestment & Sanctions Campaign\nSupport Palestinian self-determination including the right of returnc
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/san-francisco-ca-rally-for-1st-anniversary-of-gazas-great-march-of-return/
LOCATION:24th & Mission BART Station\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20190205T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T025326Z
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SUMMARY:"Naila and the Uprising" film screening in celebration of International Women's Day!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 14\, 7pm\nBerkeley City College Auditorium\n2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\nnear downtown Berkeley BART\nWhen a nation-wide uprising breaks out in the Occupied Palestinian Territories\, a young woman in Gaza must make a choice between love\, family\, and freedom. Undaunted\, she embraces all three\, joining a clandestine network of women in a movement that forces the world to recognize the Palestinian right to self-determination for the first time. Naila and the Uprising chronicles the journey of Naila Ayesh and a fierce community of women on the front lines\, whose stories weave through the most vibrant\, nonviolent mobilization in Palestinian history – the First Intifada in the late 1980s. \nThis film brings out of anonymity these courageous women activists. Engaged at all levels of society\, we learn what is possible when women take the lead in struggles for rights and justice and what we lose when they are stripped of their roles. We also witness the tremendous power of nonviolent organizing: massive street rallies\, mobile health clinics\, underground schools and concerted boycott campaigns\, sustaining the uprising while generating indigenous self-sufficiency. We see how women-led civil resistance can stir the masses\, put pressure on power-holders\, and affect real structural change. Produced by Just Vision and directed by award-winning filmmaker Julia Bacha. \n“In ‘Naila and the Uprising\,” female activists are not shiny aberrations–they are the unseen spine holding up a movement.” \n— The Daily Beast \nWatch trailer \nA local Palestinian activist panel will speak briefly after the film! \nTICKETS: $15\, $25\, $50\, available through Eventbrite — Benefit for MECA \nFor info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org\, www.mecaforpeace.org \nWheelchair Accessible
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/naila-and-the-uprising-film-screening-in-celebration-of-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Berkeley City College Auditorium\, 2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190307T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T192828Z
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SUMMARY:Berkeley\, CA: AHMED ABU ARTEMA\, Gaza Great March of Return
DESCRIPTION:MECA & American Friends Service Committee Present:\nAHMED ABU ARTEMA\, Gaza Great March of Return\nCosponsored by St. John’s Presbyterian Church Mission & Justice Committee \nThursday\, March 7\, 7pm\nSt. John’s Church\n2727 College Avenue\, Berkeley\nPalestinian journalist and refugee\, Ahmed Abu Artema\, was one of the original organizers of the Gaza Great March of Return. He will speak about his experience\, the future of nonviolent actions in Palestine\, and his vision for a just and lasting peace. He advocates for restoration of Palestinian rights\, and his writings have appeared in the New York Times\, the Nation\, and more. He will be joined by Jehad Abusalim\, a Chicago-based activist/scholar from Gaza and AFSC Program Associate.This event is part of AFSC’s national speaking tour\, “Hashtag to Headlines: How the Gaza Great March of Return Challenged the World”! \nTickets: $15\, $25\, $50\, available through Eventbrite \nBenefit for projects in Gaza \nFor info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org\, www.mecaforpeace.org or Gazatour@afsc.org\, 312-427-2534 \nWheelchair Accessible \nRead more from Ahmed Abu Artema\nI Helped Start the Gaza Protests. I Don’t Regret It.\nWith the Great Return March\, Palestinians Are Demanding a Life of Dignity  \nCosponsored by: Arab Resource & Organizing Center\, Palestine Youth Movement\, QUIT! Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism\, Friends of Sabeel North America\, Jewish Voice for Peace\, International Solidarity Movement/Northern CA\, Art Forces\, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/berkeley-ca-ahmed-abu-artema-gaza-great-march-of-return/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, 2727 College Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20181219T192216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T192328Z
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SUMMARY:Award-winning documentary “THE JUDGE”
DESCRIPTION:When she was a young lawyer\, Kholoud Al-Faqih walked into the office of Palestine’s Chief Justice and announced she wanted to join the bench. He laughed at her. But just a few years later\, Kholoud became the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East’s Shari’a (Islamic law) courts. \nWINNER of the Best Bay Area Documentary Feature at the 2018 San Francisco Film Festival\, Official Selection of the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival – also featured on PBS Independent Lens. Directed by Erika Cohn. \n“[Judge Kholoud] emerges as someone who’s no threat to religious law\, but who’s a real problem for patriarchy.”\n—The New York Times \n \nThursday\, January 24\, 7pm\nBerkeley City College Auditorium\n2050 Center Street\n(near downtown Berkeley bart!) \nTickets $15\, $25\, $50\, available through Eventbrite \nWatch the trailer:\n \n“In its engaging fashion it strikes one inspirational note after another as it follows an ambitious\, tough-minded and cheerful social revolutionary.”\n—The Hollywood Reporter \n“The film showcases Faqih’s tireless fight for justice for women…”\n—The Guardian \nBenefit for the Middle East Children’s Alliance\, wheelchair accessible\nFor info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.or
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/award-winning-documentary-the-judge/
LOCATION:Berkeley City College Auditorium\, 2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181208T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180912T123803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T213529Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Dates! Joining Hands and MECA Palestinian Craft Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Joining Hands and MECA present our 16th Annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! \n2 days only!\nSATURDAY\, DECEMBER 8: 10am-5pm\nSUNDAY\, DECEMBER 9: 11am-3pm\nAt the Middle East Children’s Alliance\n1101 8th Street\, Berkeley\n(near Gilman & San Pablo) \nFacebook event – please share and invite friends! \nEvery purchase aids Palestinian children & their families \nA magnificent array of items from Palestine: award-winning fair trade Olive Oil\, Ceramics\, Embroidery\, Shawls & Scarves\, Olive Wood Products\, Keffiyehs\, Olive Oil Soap & Palestinian Dead Sea Products\, Children’s Clothing & Toys\, Kitchenware & Cookbooks\, Jewelry\, Hand-woven Rugs\, Books –\nplus delicious Arabic food. Bring family and friends! \nwww.mecaforpeace.org\, meca@mecaforpeace.org\, 510-548-0542 \nSponsored by the Middle East Children’s Alliance & Joining Hands \nWheelchair accessible
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/save-the-dates-joining-hands-and-meca-palestinian-craft-bazaar/
LOCATION:Middle East Children’s Alliance\, 1101 8th Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20181024T152636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T191736Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Imprisoning a Generation
DESCRIPTION:“Imprisoning a Generation” is a documentary film which follows the stories of four young Palestinians who have been detained and imprisoned under the Israeli military system. Their perspectives\, along with the voices of their families\, form a lens into the entangled structures of oppression that expand well beyond the prison walls. \n \nTICKETS: $15\, $25\, $50 available now through Eventbrite and also available at the door \nBenefit for MECA programs in Palestine & Lebanon. Wheelchair accessible. \nJoin us! \nAfter the film\, MECA Director Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch and film director Zelda Edmunds will give updates and take questions. \nNovember 29 is also the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/film-discussion-imprisoning-a-generation/
LOCATION:Berkeley City College Auditorium\, 2050 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180906T182758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T182758Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio\, TX: A Night of Hope: 5th Annual Fundraiser for the Children of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Night of Hope Gala on Friday\, October 19\, 2018. Please join us at 6:30 PM at St Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 315 East Pecan St\, 78205. \nProceeds from your purchase of tickets to join us at this wonderful event will go to the Middle East Children’s Alliance whose projects in Gaza bring desperately needed help to children in one of the world’s most troubled places. Your support with allow MECA to continue its work in providing clinics\, kindergartens\, parks\, playgrounds\, and scholarships\, as well as direct humanitarian aid for food\, medical supplies\, and clean water. \nWe are thrilled that our special guest this year will be REMI KANAZI. Remi is a poet\, writer\, and organizer based in New York City. He is the author of the new released collection of poetry Before the Next Bomb Drops: Rising Up from Brooklyn to Palestine. He is also the author of Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine (RoR Publishing\, 2011) and the editor of Poets For Palestine (Al Jisser Group\, 2008). His political commentary has been featured by news outlets throughout the world. He has appeared in the Palestine Festival of Literature as well as Poetry International. He is a Lannan Residency Fellow and is on the advisory committee for the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. \nYou don’t want to miss this opportunity to experience Remi’s powerful poetry and commentary\, as well as enjoy dinner\, music\, the company of friends\, and the chance to improve the lives of children in need. Please join us!
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/san-antonio-tx-a-night-of-hope-5th-annual-fundraiser-for-the-children-of-gaza/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 315 East Pecan Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Antonio for Justice in Palestine":MAILTO:SA4JusticeInPalestine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181006T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T150913Z
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SUMMARY:Oakland\, CA: Fundraising Dinner Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us!\nFundraising Dinner Celebration\nIn honor of Middle East Children’s Alliance\n30th Anniversary—\nThis event benefits MECA’s work\nproviding humanitarian aid to children in Palestine & Lebanon (including refugees from Syria)\nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 6\, 2018 – 6pm-9pm \nBACHEESOS\n246 Grand Avenue\, Oakland \nDelicious Buffet!\nMediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine\nVegan and Gluten Free Cuisine Available \nWe appreciate your buying tickets in advance:\n*$50/adult\, limited seating\n*pay as you see fit for children’s tickets\nBuy online at www.mecaforpeace.org/bacheesos \nPlus wonderful Palestinian crafts for sale! \nFor info: Ann Walker 510-363-1219 or email penny@mecaforpeace.org \nFacebook event
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/oakland-ca-fundraising-dinner-celebration/
LOCATION:Bacheesos\, 246 Grand Avenue\, OAKLAND\, CA\, 94610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180714T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180618T140049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T081916Z
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SUMMARY:RUMI'S CARAVAN: Recitation of World Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Doug Von Koss\, Barry and Maya Spector\, Larry Robinson\, Kay Crista\, Carol Fitzgerald and Carol Bower Foote\, with musicians \nChristine Tulis\, Suellen Primost and Sufi dancer Chelsea Rose  \nUnitarian Church\, 685 14th Street\, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00) \nTICKETS: $15.00/Advance\, $30.00 at the door \nwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/3371248 \nA Poetic Conversation: For fifteen years Rumi’s Caravan has inspired audiences\, weaving together poems by Rumi\, Hafez\, Machado\, Rilke\, Yeats\, Mary Oliver\, Joy Harjo\, Naomi Shihab Nye\, David Whyte and other poets across the world. \nThe presenters create an improvised poetic conversation with musical accompaniment. Moving through moods of prayer and grief to humor and celebration\, the Caravan always highlights the beauty of the spoken word. \nWebsite: www.rumiscaravan.com \nFacebook: www.facebook.com/events/209756489773006/  \nVideo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjJA9bzPSd4 \nPlease spread the word!
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/rumis-caravan-recitation-of-world-poetry/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church\, 685 14th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180222T180952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T081601Z
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SUMMARY:MECA 30th Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to Barbara Lubin
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out! Thanks for all your support. Of course there may be folks at the door selling tickets they cannot use.\nIf you have a ticket\, doors open 5pm on Monday June 4; if you didn’t receive your ticket in the mail or online\, come to Will Call to pick up your ticket. See you there!\nJoin the Middle East Children’s Alliance in a Celebration of our 30th Anniversary & a Tribute to co-founder Barbara Lubin!\nCelebrate 30 years of support for the children of Palestine\, Lebanon and Iraq\, and refugees from Syria\n5-7pm: Hors D’oeuvres & Wine Reception\, catered by Zaytoon \n7-9:30pm: Program with MC ALI ABUNIMAH and ALICE WALKER\, ANGELA DAVIS\, BARBARA LUBIN\, HOLLY NEAR\, & MELANIE DEMORE! \nAnd MECA is honored to present the First Annual Barbara Lubin Hell-Raiser Awards jointly to: Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi\, Reem Assil\, & Lara Kiswani! (Although Rabab will be speaking in Paris and cannot attend\, Reem and Lara will be there). \nHOST COMMITTEE (in process): Khalil & Ann Barhoum; Jane Bark & Tom Matson; Constance Bernstein\, Constanza Jewelry; Lorie & David Brillinger; Dan & Shawna Brotsky; Noam & Valeria Chomsky; Brenda Cravens; Charlie Fisher\, Dr. & Mrs. Hassan Fouda; Good Earth Natural Foods; Shirley Hamburg; Nancy Hormachea\, Maani Hakim\, Shiryn Shalileh; Spike Kahn & Rodney Ewing; David Keenan & Alice Mosley; Ginny Kraus; Kit Miller; Rachel Morello-Frosch & David Eifler; Kamal & Rosemary Obeid; Norman & Marcella Pedersen; Haiganoush & Barry Preisler; Sandor & Faye Straus; Marc Van Der Hout & Jody Lewitter\, Katrina Halaby Waddell\, Rob Waddell\, Miranda Halaby; 4 Anonymous \nThis event is a benefit for MECA’s programs with Palestinian children. \nFor info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org \nWheelchair Accessible \nFor Parking Info: http://www.downtownberkeley.com/visit/#parking \n 
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/meca-30th-anniversary-celebration-tribute-to-barbara-lubin/
LOCATION:Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180324T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180324T170724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180324T174406Z
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SUMMARY:Teach Palestine East Coast Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come here Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch and Jody Sokolower from our Teach Palestine project at one of the following events! \nTuesday\, March 27th\, 2018\, 7 – 9 PM\nUniversity of Massachusetts\, Amherst\n“Resisting Occupation ~ Palestine\, Honduras\, Springfield\, MA”\nILC Third Floor COMM Hub\nContact: Anna Mullany – amullany@umass.edu \nA panel with Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch\, Asis Castellanos\, STiCKii QueST\, ShaeShae Quest \nSponsored by the Students for Justice in Palestine\, Western MA Jewish Voice for Peace\, Out Now Springfield MA\, Health Promotion & Policy in the School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS)\, and Brattleboro Solidarity \n\nWednesday\, March 28th\, 2018\, 5-7:30pm\nCambridge People to People\n“Incarcerated Children in Palestine\, Making the US Connection”\nTicknor Lounge\, Boylston Hall in Harvard Yard\nContact: Chris Affleck – chritopheranne@gmail.com \nA presentation by Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch with comments from Carl Williams\, ACLU attorney \n\nThursday\, March 29th\, 2018\, 1-3pm\nUniversity of Massachusetts\, Boston\n“Borders and Walls:Stories that Connect Us to Palestine”\nRoom: Chancellor’s Conference Room\, Quinn Bldg.\, 3rd floor\nContact: Patricia Kruger – patriciakrueger@hotmail.com \nCo-Sponsored by: the College of Education & Human Development\, College of Liberal Arts\, Center for Innovative Teaching\, Native American & Indigenous Studies\, Honors College\, Political Science\, Anthropology\, the Transnational\, Cultural\, and Community Studies Program\, Psychology \nA Workshop for Teachers\, Educators and Activists \nPalestine is an essential part of a social justice curriculum. Discussion on this subject is often silenced. It is necessary to integrate it into all our activities. In this interactive workshop we will hear youth voices\, which will connect Palestine to all our work. You’ll leave with a wealth of resources\, ideas\, and content knowledge! \n\nThursday\, March 29th\, 2018\, 6-8pm\nBoston University\n“Education for Social Change\, The 70th Anniversary of the Nakba and Teaching Palestine”\nLocation: TBA\nContact: Michael Mueller – au@bu.edu \nBoston University Students for Justice in Palestine (BU SJP) presents a conversation and workshop on teaching and organizing about Palestine\, with Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch and Jody Sokolower from the Middle East Children’s Alliance. \n\nFriday\, March 30th\, 2018\, 6-8pm\nKeene State College\n“Education for Global Citizenship: Palestine\, Vermont and the World”\nLocation: TBD\nContact: Nicole Awwad – nica.awwad@gmail.com \nA panel with Jody Sokolower\, Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch\, Judy Dow\, and Janaki Natarajan. \nThe world has many hot spots: wars and violent struggles. The people who live in these areas continue to suffer. This is an interconnected Global problem. It is crucial that we\, students\, scholars\, understand the history of these wars. The panel will focus on our interconnectedness and the necessity of global citizenship. When most people want peace\, why are there so many wars? \n\nSaturday\, March 30th \, 2018\, 9am-12pm\nSpark Teachers Institute\, a day of Professional Development\n“Teaching Palestine”\nMarlboro Graduate Center\, 28 Vernon Street\, Brattleboro\, VT \nContact: Nicole Awwad – nica.awwad@gmail.com \nWorkshop Content: Palestine connects to many subjects we already teach: immigration\, Manifest Destiny\, environmental struggles\, the justice system\, and international human rights. But discussion and critical thinking about Palestine are often silenced. In this interactive workshop we will explore many ways—including youth voice—to bring Palestine into our classrooms. \nAfternoon with Judy Dow: \nThe Eugenics Survey of VT\, or the so-called ‘cleansing’ of VT\, targeted mostly poor (including African American\, French Canadian\, and Catholic) and indigenous families. In this session we look back at this history using primary source documentation. Teachers will both participate and learn to teach and research local stories of both the land the people using town records and mapping exercises. You will go home with a unit\, ready to use with your students. \nProfessional Development Credits: For teachers who wish to receive professional Development Credits: the full day workshop will include 3 PD credits for a $135 fee. Each participant will write a research paper/lesson plan and reflection paper; both must be turned in before receiving credits. \n\nTune in! \nZeiad will be speaking on two radio shows: \nOlga Peters’\, Green Mountain Mornings \nWednesday\, March 28th\, 2018\, 8AM – 8:30AM \nListen in after the show is recorded: http://wkvtradio.com/gmm/ \nIndigo Radio\, WVEW 107.7 Brattleboro Community Radio \nStreaming @ https://www.wvew.org/ \nSunday\, April 1\, 2018\, 12PM – 1PM \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/teach-palestine-east-coast-tour/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180304T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171230T043751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T180031Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Noam Chomsky "Whither Palestine?"
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Sorry – this event is completely sold out \nIn Celebration of our 30th Anniversary\nThe Middle East Children’s Alliance Presents\nA Special Evening With\nNOAM CHOMSKY\nSpeaking on “Whither Palestine?”\nSunday\, March 4\, 2018 – 7pm\nOakland Tech High School Auditorium\n4351 Broadway\, enter 42nd & Broadway \nFree Parking! Wheelchair Accessible \nFacebook event \nDOORS OPEN 6PM: seating first-come first-served for $20 and $40 ticket holders; center front section reserved for $100 ticket holders. \nAnd we’ll have PRE-SIGNED COPIES of 3 of Chomsky’s recent books available for purchase in the lobby: “Requiem for the American Dream\, The 10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth & Power\,” “Optimism Over Despair: On Capitalism\, Empire and Social Change\,” and “Global Discontents\, Conversations no the Rising Threats to Democracy” \nNOAM CHOMSKY is political theorist\, activist\, historian\, social critic\, and author of more than 100 books – and is internationally recognized as one of the most influential public intellectuals in the world. An unapologetic critic of US foreign policy\, mainstream media\, and capitalism\, Chomsky’s most recent book is “Requiem for the American Dream: The 10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth & Power.” \nProfessor Chomsky is also considered the founder of modern linguistics and is one of the most cited scholars in modern history. He currently teaches at the University of Arizona and is Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nSOLD OUT \nQuestions? 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org \nCurious about Chomsky’s position on Boycott\, Divestment and Sanctions? Read this post from Artists for Palestine \nRead “Noam Chomsky Diagnoses the Trump Era” in The Nation. \nCosponsored by KPFA\, Arab Resource & Organizing Center\, and Jewish Voice for Peace
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/noam-chomsky-whither-palestine/
LOCATION:Oakland Tech High School Auditorium\, 42nd and Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180131T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20180124T001621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T001621Z
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SUMMARY:Free Ahed Tamimi
DESCRIPTION:Stand with Ahed Tamimi & all Palestinian Political Prisoners \nWednesday\, January 31st \nFacebook event \n4:30-6pm Rally at the Oakland Federal Building (1301 Clay St)\n6:15-9pm Celebrate Ahed Tamimi’s resistance on her birthday at Reem’s pop up in West Oakland (1700 Center Street) \nOn January 20th at women’s marches across the U.S.\, Ahed’s struggle was lifted as an example for women across the world fighting for dignity and liberation. \nOn January 31\, the struggle continues. Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi will mark her 17th birthday behind bars – as the next Israeli military court hearing is convened against her. Ahed is one of 360 Palestinian children in Israeli prison and nearly 6\,200 total Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli jails. As her birthday approaches\, take action to stand with Ahed and demand her freedom and that of her fellow imprisoned Palestinians! \nOrganized the Palestine Action Network
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/free-ahed-tamimi/
LOCATION:Oakland Federal Building\, 1301 Clay Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180120T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180120T223000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171215T124917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T125202Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Hope for Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Join San Antonio for Justice in Palestine in our 4th annual fundraiser for the children of Gaza. The evening will include a catered dinner as well as guest speakers\, including a talk from San Antonio’s own Dr. Luke Peterson. There will be Palestinian cultural activities and Palestinian fair trade craft items for sale. Child care will be free and available onsite. \nFor tickets\, visit http://nightofhope2018.doattend.com/ \nFacebook event \nCan’t attend? You can still donate to our fundraising campaign!
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/a-night-of-hope-for-gaza/
LOCATION:St. George Maronite Center\, Phoenician Ballroom\, 6070 Babcock Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78240\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Antonio for Justice in Palestine":MAILTO:SA4JusticeInPalestine@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171209T221946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T221947Z
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SUMMARY:All Out for Palestine: Hands off Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:In an unprecedented move\, the Trump administration has recognized the Palestinian city of Jerusalem as the capital of the apartheid state of Israel. This not only illustrates the longstanding commitment of the United States in the continuation of Israeli colonialism\, violence\, and territorial expansion. It also furthers the necessary commitment of movements for social justice in ending apartheid and occupation\, implementing the right of return of all Palestinian refugees\, ending occupation\, and ending white supremacy everywhere. Join us Saturday to stand together in resistance to racism and state violence here and in our homelands. \nU.S. Out of Palestine!\nNo to White Supremacy Here and in Our Homelands!\nBoycott\, Divest and Sanction Israel!\nEnd the colonial occupation of Palestine! \nSaturday\, December 9th\, 2017\n12 pm\nUN Plaza (Civic Center Bart Station)\nSan Francisco\n[Facebook] \nCO-SPONSORS:\nAl-Awda SF\nANSWER Bay Area\nAnti Police-Terror Project (APTP)\nAmerican Muslims for Palestine (AMP)\nArab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC)\nArt Forces\nFriends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA)\nGeneral Union of Palestine Students\, SFSU (GUPS)\nHaiti Action Committee\nInternational Action Center\nInternational Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN)\nJewish Voice for Peace-Bay Area (JVP)\nMiddle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)\nPalestine Legal\nPalestinian Youth Movement (PYM)\nQueers Undermining Israeli Terrorism (QUIT)\nStudents for Justice in Palestine-Berkeley\nStudents for Justice in Palestine-San Jose\nSWANAA-BAY AREA\nWorkers World Party
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/all-out-for-palestine-hands-off-jerusalem/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171211
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20170807T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T194210Z
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SUMMARY:Save the dates! MECA and Joining Hands Annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Join us this weekend for the 2017 Joining Hands and MECA Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! \n2 days only!\nSATURDAY\, DECEMBER 9: 10am-5pm\nSUNDAY\, DECEMBER 10: 11am-3pm \nAt the Middle East Children’s Alliance\n1101 8th Street\, Berkeley\n(near Gilman & San Pablo) \n100% of every purchase aids Palestinian children & their families \nA magnificent array of items from Palestine: award-winning fair trade Olive Oil\, Ceramics\, Embroidery\, Shawls & Scarves\, Olive Wood Products\, Keffiyehs\, Olive Oil Soap & Palestinian Dead Sea Products\, Children’s Clothing & Toys\, Kitchenware & Cookbooks\, Jewelry\, Hand-woven Rugs\, Books –\nplus delicious Arabic food. Bring family and friends! \nwww.mecaforpeace.org\, meca@mecaforpeace.org\, 510-548-0542 \nFacebook event \nSponsored by the Middle East Children’s Alliance & Joining Hands \nWheelchair accessible \nActivity Schedule: \nLunch begins both days at 11:30am. Food donated by Falafel Bite. \nSaturday\, December 9: \nHenna by Renda Dabit\, Henna Garden Events & Entertainment: 11 am to 1 pm\nBook signing Joy Totah\, 2 – 4 pm\nSpecial Guest: Dr. Mona El-Farra\, 4 pm\nKids’ Corner: 12 –4 pm \nSunday\, December 10: \nArabic calligraphy by Mo Sati\, 11 – 1 pm\nBook signing Kate Raphael\, 1 – 3 pm\nSpecial Guest: Dr. Mona El-Farra\, 2 pm\nKids’ Corner: 12 –3 pm \n \nVideo by S. Smith Patrick\, cinesmith.net
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/save-the-dates-meca-and-joining-hands-annual-palestinian-holiday-crafts-bazaar/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171120T020133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T020133Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Mona El-Farra from Gaza speaking in Albuquerque
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the news that Dr. Mona El-Farra\, MECA’s Director of Gaza Projects\, will be in New Mexico in early December. She will be speaking on “Gaza – 10 Years Under the Israeli Siege\, Humanitarian Crisis and Resilience.” We are so grateful to Santa Feans for Justice in Palestine and UNM Muslim Student Association for organizing these events.\nGAZA – 10 YEARS UNDER THE ISRAELI SIEGE\nHUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND RESILIENCE\nwith DR. MONA EL-FARRA \nThursday\, December 7th – 6:00 PM\nUniversity of New Mexico\nSUB Ballroom B\nAlbuquerque\nSuggested admission at the door $10\nFacebook event \nDr. Mona El-Farra\, Director of Gaza Projects\nA physician\, tireless advocate and a human and women’s rights activist by practice in besieged Gaza\, completely dedicated to developing community based programs that aim to improve health quality\, linking health services with both cultural and recreation services throughout Gaza.
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/dr-mona-el-farra-from-gaza-speaking-in-albuquerque/
LOCATION:University of New Mexico\, Sub Ballroom B\, Albuquerque\, NM\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171120T015615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T015632Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Mona El-Farra from Gaza speaking in Santa Fe
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the news that Dr. Mona El-Farra\, MECA’s Director of Gaza Projects\, will be in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She will be speaking on “Gaza – 10 Years Under the Israeli Siege\, Humanitarian Crisis and Resilience.” We are so grateful to Santa Feans for Justice in Palestine and UNM Muslim Student Association for organizing these events. \nGAZA – 10 YEARS UNDER THE ISRAELI SIEGE\nHUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND RESILIENCE\nwith DR. MONA EL-FARRA \nWednesday\, December 6th – 6:30 PM\nUnitarian Universalist Congregation\n107 W. Barcelona St.\nSanta Fe\nSuggested admission at the door $10\nFacebook event \nDr. Mona El-Farra\, Director of Gaza Projects\nA physician\, tireless advocate and a human and women’s rights activist by practice in besieged Gaza\, completely dedicated to developing community based programs that aim to improve health quality\, linking health services with both cultural and recreation services throughout Gaza.
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/dr-mona-el-farra-from-gaza-speaking-in-new-mexico/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 107 W. Barcelona St.\, Santa Fe\, NM\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20171120T020745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T020745Z
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SUMMARY:Challenging Oppression: Working for Justice from Palestine to USA
DESCRIPTION:Dec 1 & 2 in Santa Rosa\, Dec 3 in SF \nMECA is proud to cosponsor these important conferences and MECA’s Gaza Project Director Dr. Mona El-Farra will be speaking about the situation in Gaza. \nFOSNA NorCal Conference \nChallenging Oppression:\nWorking for Justice From Palestine to the USA \nDecember 1-2\, 2017\nSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church\n320 10th St. Santa Rosa\, CA\nRegister here \nDecember 3\, 2017\nSt. John’s Presbyterian Church\n25 Lake St. San Francisco\, CA\nRegister here  \nSpeakers on the current situation in Palestine include…\nTarek Abuata\, Rev. Nyle Fort\, Huwaida Arraf\, Dr. Mona El Farra of Gaza\, Rev. Michael Yoshii\, Lara Kiswani\, Alicia Sanchez\, and many more. \nJoin us for…\n-Panel on solidarity and hope across identities and borders\n-Break-out discussion groups on how to engage\n-Resources to empower justice work in your community\n-Food\, music\, and networking \nFor more information\, visit fosna.org/SRSFconf
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/challenging-oppression-working-for-justice-from-palestine-to-usa/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20170927T125744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T131045Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Mustafa Barghouti Direct from Palestine
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East Children’s Alliance Presents \nNobel Peace Prize Nominee\nDR. MUSTAFA BARGHOUTI\nSpeaking on\n100 Years after the Balfour Declaration:\nThe Anti-Colonial Struggle in Palestine\n \nMONDAY\, NOVEMBER 6\, 2017 – 7pm\nFirst Congregational Church of Berkeley\n2345 Channing Way @ Dana\n(near downtown Berkeley bart) \nFacebook event \nMustafa Barghouti is General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative & President of the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees \nIntroduced by linguistics professor Dr. Khalil Barhoum\, Stanford University\nInterviewed by Dr. Samia Shoman\, Palestinian-American educator whose research was on a sovereign Palestinian state\nBenefit for the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees\nWheelchair Accessible \nTickets: $10 – $100\, available now through Eventbrite\n$100 ticket includes seats reserved up front\nTo avoid the service charge\, buy tickets directly from MECA: email Susan@mecaforpeace.org\, or call Sue 9am-4pm\, Tuesday-Friday at 510-548-0542.\n$15 tickets available at these East Bay bookstores: Moe’s\, Laurel Books (cash and checks only)\, Walden Pond\, and East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel). \nFor info: 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org\nCosponsored by KPFA 94.1 FM\, Friends of Sabeel\, Arab Resource and Organizing Center\, Palestinian Youth Movement\, Jewish Voice for Peace\, and more!
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/save-the-date-dr-mustafa-barghouti-direct-from-palestine/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Berkeley\, 2345 Channing Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:meca@mecaforpeace.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021149
CREATED:20170807T183950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T010341Z
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SUMMARY:Book Celebration for Kate Raphael’s “Murder Under the Fig Tree”
DESCRIPTION:$5 suggested donation\, no one turned away\nKate will talk about her book and take questions – buy a book and she’ll sign it! \nFacebook event – please RSVP and share! \nThe bold heroines of “Murder Under the Bridge” are back\, and they’re in trouble.\nHamas has taken power in Palestine\, and the Israeli government is rounding up threats. Palestinian policewoman Rania Bakara finds herself thrown in prison\, though she has never been part of Hamas. Chloe flies in from San Francisco to free her friend – and rekindle her romance with Tina\, a beautiful Palestinian Australian. The only way Rania can get out of jail is by agreeing to investigate the death of a young gay Palestinian in a village near her home. \nOnce again\, Raphael has delivered a powerful\, textured\, boldly imagined\, and brilliantly executed portrait of Palestine & Israel that is also a wicked pleasure to read!\n–Carolina de Robertis\, author of “The Invisible Mountain” \n“Murder Under the Fig Tree” is a beautifully written and layered novel that takes on the complexities and ambiguities of Palestinian life; it’s also a damn good mystery that convincingly demonstrates a crime novel can be fine literature.\n–Michael Nava\, author of the Henry Rios novels \nKate’s first book\, “Murder Under the Bridge\,” won the silver medal for mystery from the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards! \nBenefit for Middle East Children’s Alliance programs for Palestinian children.\nFor info\, contact MECA\, 510-548-0542\, meca@mecaforpeace.org. \nCosponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center\, Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism (QUIT)\, San Francisco Women in Black\, KFPA Women’s Magazine\, Art Forces\, Jewish Voice for Peace/Bay Area\, more! \nMore info on Kate’s books at kateraphael.com
URL:https://www.mecaforpeace.org/event/san-francisco-ca-book-celebration-for-kate-raphaels-murder-under-the-fig-tree/
LOCATION:The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics\, 518 Valencia\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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