Calabunga Calendar: Events for Palestine, SF Bay Area

Breaking the Wall of Silence Palestinian peace activist speaks - 02/20/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Naim Ateek, an Anglican priest and outspoken advocate for peaceful resistance to the occupation of Palestine, will speak on "Breaking theWall of Silence" during a presentation at Montclair Presbyterian Churchon Feb. 20th.As director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center inJerusalem and the author of several books, Ateek is known for hiscommitment to non-violence and justice. He has called on Palestinians tobecome "sensitive to the horrors of the Holocaust" while also asking Jewsto recognize the "tragedy of Palestine for the Palestinians."Within the Holy Land, Ateek has fostered dialogue between Christian denominations and with Muslims and Jews. He has encouraged women and youth to take leadership roles, and works actively to stop the exodus of Christian Palestinians.Ateek, who watched Zionist troops forcibly evacuate his hometown, has remained committed to non-violence in spite of the sufferings of hisfamily and his fellow Palestinians. But even though he opposes all violence, he also states that peace will come only when the occupation ends.Because of his stance, Ateek has been attacked by hard-line supporters of Israel, who brand him as an anti-Semite and terrorist sympathizer.In his Oakland address, Ateek will call on churches to speak out against the occupation of Palestine and break their silence on the role of Christian Zionism in the conflict.Ateek will speak at Montclair PresbyterianChurch, 5701 Thornhill Dr., Oakland. map here For directions to the church, call510-339-1131.The Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center was founded byPalestinian Christians to work for a nonviolent solution to theoccupation. It benefits from support groups around the world, includingFriends of Sabeel-North America in Portland, Oreg.Naim Ateek biographical summary:Born in 1937 in Beisan, south of the Sea of Galilee. Lived in Nazareth after Zionist troops occupied Beisan in 1948.Earned a BS in chemistry from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, 1963.Graduated from ChurchDivinitySchool of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA, 1966. Ordained in 1967.Served as parish priest in Haifa and Nazareth and as canon of the Cathedral of St. George in Jerusalem.Earned a Doctor of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1985.Became director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in 1997.Has received the Episcopal Peace Fellowship Sayre Award; Distinguished Alumnus awards from San Francisco Theological Seminary and Hardin Simmons University; and Honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and the Episcopal Divinity School ofCambridge, Mass.Is the author of "Justice and Only Justice" and "Faith and the Intifada."Friends of Sabeel--North America www.fosna.org

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 02/22/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come and stand with us to protest the ongoing brutal occupation of Palestine.We give 15 million dollars each day to Israel and Israel buys weapons such as gunship helicopters and Catepillar bulldozers to use against the Palestinians.Peace will never be achieved in the Middle East unless there is justice for the Palestinian people. Place: Bancroft and Telegraph, Berkeley

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 02/23/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Since April 7, 2007, Bay Area Women in Black has been standing vigil in front of the Grand Lake Theater ( Map) every Saturday, from 12-1 with banners and signs, offering visible opposition to both the U.S. Occupation of Iraq and the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.We are all increasingly alarmed at the dishonest explanations for the U.S. military expansion in Iraq, the growing possibility of an invasion into Iran, increasing political corruption, torture and other forms of collective punishment, the destruction of houses and agricultural lands, expulsions and illegal imprisonment. Similar concerns exist as the Israeli government and military continue to expropriate Palestinian land and water, demolish homes and create an disparate road system, engaging in practices that dishonor international law, . These actions intensify an on-going loss of Iraqi and Palestinian life, livelihood and hope. In addition to their illegality, the policies employed in Israel and Iraq fail to bring peace or security to anyone.WE NEED EACH OF YOU TO JOIN US as we use the powerful presence of our vigil to bring attention to the costs, political, economic and moral, of these two occupations that increasingly resemble each other....More info: Bay Area Women in Black

Berk- Israel: The Worst Thing that Happened to the Jewish People Since the Holocaust - 02/26/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Revolution Books 2425 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (off of Telegraph Avenue in the Sather Gate Parking Mall) Event Type: Meeting Contact Name Revolution Books Email Address revolutionbooks [at] sbcglobal.net Phone Number (510)848-1196 Address 2425 Channing Way(off of Telegraph Ave) Discussion with Larry Everest, writer for Revolution Newspaper . Israel: The Worst Thing that Happened to the Jewish People since the Holocaust.

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 02/29/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 03/01/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Protest Israeli War Crimes in Gaza, Oak - 03/05/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Middle East Children's Alliance. 1301 Clay St, Oakland MapFor those of you in the Bay Area, please join us Wednesday, March 5 at the Oakland Federal Building noon-1pm to send a message to our government that Israel's war crimes must stop and that they must stop sending our tax dollars to Israel

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 03/07/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Emergency Protest of War Crimes in Gaza, SF - 03/07/2008, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

THERE IS AN EMERGENCY PROTEST CALLED BY A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY IN FRONT OF THE ISRAELI CONSULATE456 MONTGOMERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO map

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 03/08/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

My Name is Rachel Corrie - 03/08/2008, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz MapA 23 year old human rights activist from Olympia, Washington, Rachel Corrie was run over and killed by an Israeli military bulldozer while defending a Palestinian home from demolition in 2003. She left behind a series of diaries and emails which were crafted into a widely acclaimed and sometimes criticized play.Continuing our yearly fund-raising event honoring courageous peaceful women, the Santa Cruz branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, the world’s oldest international women’s organization, is privileged to bring talented young actress Kelly Nixon from Arcata to star in “My Name is Rachel Corrie”.Three performances: March 8 at 1 pm and 8 pm, March 9 at 1 pm, at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz. The UNA will host their International Soup Kitchen after each matinée. For play tickets and information, contact Jennifer - 476 6882 or jp [at] got.net. Play tickets on a sliding scale $15 - $20, no one turned away for lack of funds.

My Name is Rachel Corrie - 03/08/2008, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

My Name is Rachel Corrie - 03/09/2008, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Jewish Voice for Peace Community Meeting- Berkeley - 03/09/2008, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JVP Bay Area Community Meetingat the South Berkeley Senior Center2939 Ellis St. at AshbyTwo blocks west of Ashby BARTOrientation for newcomers will start at 6:00pm.Guest speaker Dorothy Naor, of New Profile, will speak on "The Price Israelis & Palestinians Pay for Occupation and Expansionism", followed by Q and A.While symmetry can never exist between oppressor and oppressed, Israelis, too, pay a price for the expansionist policies of their successive governments, and for the occupation of Palestinians and Palestine. Dorothy, a San Francisco native, has lived in Israel with her Israeli husband and their children since 1958. New Profile is a pluralist feminist movement which seeks to transform Israel from a militaristic society to a civil one. It supports refusal to serve in the military, opposes the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory, and supports selective divestment from companies that contribute to maintaining the occupation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Die-In Protest, UC Davis - 03/12/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

UC DAVIS Students For Justice in Palestine Emergency DIE-IN 4 GAZAWEDNESDAY MARCH 12, 200812:00PMMEMORIAL UNIONOn March 12, 2008 Students For Justice In Palestine will be hosting a Emergency Die-In Protest to voice opposition against the ongoing genocidal Israeli policies against the besieged Palestinian people of Gaza.

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 03/14/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Film, The Iron Wall, and Discussion with Scott Kennedy - 03/14/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship6401 Freedom Blvd. Aptos MapFilm, The Iron Wall, and discussion with Scott Kennedyfrom the Resource Center for Non-Violence.In 1923, Vladmir Jabotinsky, father of the Zionist right, wrote: "Zionist colonization… can proceed and develop only under the protection of a power that is independent of the “native population” – behind an IRON WALL, which the native population cannot breach."Now the iron wall has been built, encircling water resources and more than 200 settlements built outside of Israel in the Palestinian territories, cutting many farmers off from their fields and livelihood.The Iron Wall features eye-opening interviews with Israeli settlers and soldiers, and Palestinian farmers. It is recommended viewing by Jimmy Carter in his book, “ Palestine , Peace or Apartheid”. Scott Kennedy has visited Palestine and will have much information to share.FreeContact: rvalde [at] rocketmail.com

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 03/15/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

5th Annual Rachel Corrie Memorial- Oak - 03/16/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Celebrate the life and activism of ISM volunteer Rachel Corrie, killed five years ago today by Israeli Occupation Forces operating in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, as she was protecting the home of a Palestinian family. Stand in Solidarity with Palestinians and all indigenous peoples struggling against ethnic cleansing and oppression and for social justice everywhere. Speakers Antonio Gonzales (American Indian Movement West) and Loubna Qutami. Performers to include The Vukani Mawethu Choir and Tony Khalife, HeadrushIntertribal Friendship House523 International Blvd (near 5th Avenue, close to Lake Merritt) mapDonation $10-$20 no one turned away for lack of fundsContact info:510-236-4250www.norcalism.org

Anti-Apartheid and Nonviolence in Palestine - SF - 03/18/2008, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

6:30-7pm—Reception7-9-Screening/Program@ Delancy Street Theater600 Embarcadero, SFFeaturing Palestinian & Israeli Activists:Mansour Mansour & Shai Carmeli PollakPresenting Shai’s film:Bil’in Habibti (Bil’in my Love)$7 for members of the Arab Film Festival or AROC$10 for non-membersJoin in the discussion about the non-violent movement in Palestine; and joint struggles of Israeli and Palestinian peace activists, and their response to Israeli military violence.Anti-Apartheid and Non-Violence in PalestineFor more info see http://www.stopapartheid.org/Presented by:The Local Nakba Committee , Arab Film Festival andArab Resource & Organizing Center

Liberated Women: War & Oppression in Occupied Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan- berk - 03/18/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

"Liberated" Women: War & Oppression in Occupied Iraq, Palestine and AfghanistanBerkeley Journal of Middle Eastern & Islamic Law Free & Open To the PublicBerkeley, CA. On March 18, women scholars and activists will gather to discuss issues of militarism and occupation at the event entitled "Liberated" Women: War & Oppression in Occupied Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan hosted by Berkeley Journal of Middle Eastern & Islamic Law. Guest speakers include: Professor Fathia Al-Joumaily, Annie Fukushima, Hosai Ehsan and Dr. Razia Iqbal, Margo Okazawa-Rey, and speakers from MECA, and AfghanHands. The evening events will also include an artistic performance by Dina Omar.Speakers and participants will provide personal experiences and activist perspectives on the plight of women in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine. The symposium's objective is to complicate the language surrounding the occupation of these three countries—to expose the exploitation and disenfranchisement that directly result from occupation, and to delve deeper into how war and invasion disproportionately affects women. As the peace movement organizes to critique war, this event highlights the gendered dynamics to U.S. expansion in the name of "democracy". While the treatment of Abu Ghraib has become the most visible in the U.S., this symposium will make visible women's experiences. As conveyed by scholars, "wars dirty little secret" is the use of rape as a tool for exerting power. The normalization of rape in trafficking of women to and from occupied countries as well as complicating how war and its utilization of rape as a tool for penetration maybe understood more broadly: the rape of the land, community, sense of self-determination. In complicating our understanding the current war in Iraq and how surrounding countries have been impacted this event illuminates the contradictions of U.S. efforts to liberate Arab communities. Event sponsored by California Law Review, and Gender & Women's Studies, UCB and endorsed by Berkeley Journal of African-American Law and Policy; Asian American Law Journal; Asian Pacific American Law Student Association; Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice; La Raza Law Student Association; Global Exchange; Students for Justice in Palestine.When: 7PM-9:30PM, March 18, 2008 Where: Heller Lounge, MLK UC Berkeley, Berkeley CAAbout: Free & Open To the PublicVisit: WWW.JMEIL.BOALT.ORGHamada

Bil'in Habibti (Bil'in my Love) Film UC Berk - 03/19/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Featuring:Mansour Mansour, Palestinian activistShai Carmeli Pollak, Isreali activist and filmmakerWednesday, March 19thGoldberg RoomLaw School (Boalt Hall)UC Berkeley(upstairs near Cafe Zeb)7:00-9:00Sponsored by Law Students for Justice in PalestineCome see the documentary film "Bil'in Habibti" about the West Bank town Bil'in, where Palestinians as well as Israeli and international activists have been resisting the Israeli occupation and the confiscation of the land with the building of the Wall. For the past three years, dedicated activists have come together every Friday to protest against these violations and in solidarity with the people of Bil'in. Their commitment, and creative forms of resistance are an inspirational testament to the power of popular protest.Discussion to follow with the filmmaker and a Palestinian activist from the West Bank town of Biddu.

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 03/21/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 03/22/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 03/28/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 03/29/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

JVP Bay Area Sponsors Oded Naaman SF - 03/30/2008, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2pm at Congregation Sha'ar Zahav290 Dolores St., San FranciscoBreaking the Silence (Shovrim Shtika) is an organization of Israeli veterans that collects testimonies of soldiers who served in the occupied territories, who witness and participate in military actions that change them immensely. Breaking the Silence has interviewed hundreds of these soldiers, and continues interviewing soldiers daily.The March 30th programs will include a talk by Israeli veteran Oded Naaman, a video presentation of related interviews, and discussion.Learn more about Breaking the Silence at Their website.

JVP Bay Area Sponsors Oded Naaman- Piedmont - 03/30/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kehilla Community Synagogue1300 Grand Avenue, PiedmontBreaking the Silence (Shovrim Shtika) is an organization of Israeli veterans that collects testimonies of soldiers who served in the occupied territories, who witness and participate in military actions that change them immensely. Breaking the Silence has interviewed hundreds of these soldiers, and continues interviewing soldiers daily.The March 30th programs will include a talk by Israeli veteran Oded Naaman, a video presentation of related interviews, and discussion.Learn more about Breaking the Silence at Their website.

Films: Lebanon & Palestintian diaspora w/ speaker Zeina Zaatari- SF - 04/03/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location:ATA (Artists' Television Access) 992 Valencia St. at 21st, near 24th St. BART$6 donationA.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Film Series – Lebanon and the Palestinian diasporaWith a report and discussion by Zeina Zaatari—activist with the National Council of Arab American, who traveled to Lebanon during the 2006 war.“A Summer Not to Forget”a documentary on the 2006 U.S./Israeli war against LebanonOn July 12, 2006, Hezbollah captured 2 Israeli soldiers. For the following 34 days, Lebanon witnessed continuous Israeli bombardment. This documentary takes you beyond the headlines into the harsh realities of war. It explores the devastation of a nation and a people caught under siege.Through powerful and often disturbing images, this film tells the story of yet another war on Lebanon: 1,200 civilians killed and 4,000 injured, more than one million people displaced, 78 bridges destroyed, 15,000 homes damaged, the environmental disaster of 15,000 tons of oil spilled on 80 km of Mediterranean coast, and many more catastrophes. In footage not shown by the western media, the film also exposes the devastation of 57 collective massacres in an attempt to capture the horror of its victims and their families. Directed by Carol Mansour, 27min.“Children of Shatila”a story of the Palestinian diasporaMany people first became aware of the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon after the shocking and horrific Sabra-Shatila massacre that took place there in 1982. Located in Beirut's "belt of misery," the camp is home to 15,000 Palestinians and Lebanese who share a common experience of displacement, unemployment and poverty. Fifty years after the exile of their grandparents from Palestine, the children of Shatila attempt to come to terms with the reality of being refugees in a camp that has survived massacre, siege and starvation.Director Mai Masri focuses on two Palestinian children in the camp: Farah, age 11 and Issa, age 12. When these children are given video cameras, the story of the camp evolves from their personal narratives as they articulate the feelings and hopes of their generation. 50min., 1998, Arabic with English subtitles.http://www.ANSWERcoalition.org

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 04/04/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 04/05/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Rachel Corrie Speaking- Berkeley - 04/05/2008, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

RACHEL CORRIE SPEAKING"an evening devoted to compassion and commitmentRachel Corrie's mother and father and an impressive array of Bay Area peace activists will read portions of Rachel's eloquent Journals, "Let Me Stand Alone," to be published in March by W.W. Norton. This public event to benefit The Rachel Corrie Foundation is sponsored by KPFA Radio, Global Exchange, MECA, Break the Silence Mural Project, and many others.King Middle School1781 Rose Street, North Berkeley map herefree parking + wheelchair accesstickets: $10 advance, $15 dooravailable March 1 at Bay Area bookstores: Analog, Black Oak, Cody's, Diesel a Bookstore, Global Exchange Store, Moe's,Pegasus, Pendragon, Walden Pond In S.F. - Modern Times

Reality Tour to Palestine-Global Exchange - 04/05/2008

Palestine/Israel : Prospects for Peace with JusticeApril 05, 2008 - April 15, 2008As U.S. taxpayers, we play a big role in perpetuating the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. The United States gives over $3 billion annually to Israel in military aid, which is primarily used to continue its 40 year old Occupation of Palestinian Territories. The Bush Administration's alliance with the administration of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has resulted in unprecedented violence. The US and Israel's role in dictating internal Palestinian politics and fueling a growing rift between Fatah and Hamas has brought about the near-total collapse of any viable peace process.At Global Exchange, we believe the root of violence in the region is caused by the Occupation and the complete disregard of international law and UN resolutions. We believe if U.S. citizens truly understood the reality of what is happening in the region, and were exposed to the amount of dialogue that even the Israeli public is exposed to, we would be able to begin to pressure our government to change its one-sided policies toward Israel.Our fact-finding delegations to Palestine & Israel strive to further the U.S. public's understanding of the conflict and the region's realities by giving people first-hand exposure to the human rights abuses occurring in the Occupied Territories. Participants have the opportunity to hear a diverse spectrum of Palestinian and Israeli voices and learn about their understanding of the conflict and hopes for a solution. More info: Global Exchange

Can unarmed seaborne civilians end the siege of Gaza? - Santa Clara - 04/06/2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Can unarmed seaborne civilians end the siege of Gaza?In August 2008, unarmed Palestinians, Israelis, Americans, Europeans, Africans and Asians will sail directly from Cyprus to Gaza without going through Israeli territory and without seeking permission from Israeli authorities.Why Gaza?Why now?Come learn about this nonviolent resistance action and help make it happen!What: Educational/Informational EventSpeakers:Dr. Paul Larudee, co-founder of the Free Gaza MovementDr. Salem Al-Ajluni, UN Envoy to GazaWhere: Muslim Community Association (Banquet Hall)Address: 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, California$5 - $10 requested donation, no one turned away for lack of fundsTo donate directy to the Free Gaza Movement, make tax-deductible payment to The Free Gaza Movement, 405 Vista Heights Rd., El Cerrito, CA 94530. Donations are 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt.For more info about the non-violent action visit the website: http://www.freegaza.org

Palestinians in the 60th Year of Dispossession- Sac - 04/09/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: SEIU-UHW Hall, 1911 F St. SacramentoAl Nakba (the Catastrophe): Palestinians in the 60th year of Dispossession. Ziad Abbas, journalist and co-director of the Ibdaa Cultural and Community Center in Bethlehem, will share oral histories he has done with al Nakba survivors and his work with the youth of Palestine. More info: 916-448-7157; sacpeace [at] dcn.org.

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 04/11/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 04/12/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sacramento-Bethlehem Sister City Initiative - 04/13/2008, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ, 2700 L Street, Sacramento Panel DiscussionSacramento-Bethlehem Sister City Initiative, and How Christian Communities Can Help. A presentation by the Justice and Witness Group of Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ

Border Crossings: Palestine/Israel with Gloria Anzaldua, Conversation with Smadar Lavie SF - 04/14/2008, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

At the California Institute of Integral Studies 1453 Mission Street (btw. 10th and 11th) in San Francisco Venue: Room 216, 2nd Floor Smadar Lavie is the Hubert H. Humphrey distinguished Visiting Professor of the Arab and Muslim World at Macalester College. A public intellectual whose anti-racist and feminist writings, teaching, and activism have inspired students, scholars, and activists in Israel/Palestine, the Middle East, and around the world, Smadar Lavie is author of The Poetics of Military Occupation: Mzeina Allegories of Bedouin Identity Under Israeli and Egyptian Rule. Introduced by Angana Chatterji for The Social and Cultural Anthropology Program, California Institute of Integral Studies Further information: Phone: 415 575 6254, E-mail: aparadise@ciis.edu Free and open to the public

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 04/18/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WE BEGIN HERE Poetry Reading and Reception- Oak - 04/18/2008, 5:30 PM - 9:30 AM

St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley2727 College AvenueMiddle East Children's Alliance:As part of our 20th anniversary season, please join the Middle East Children's Alliance for a special reception and poetry reading to release the stirring anthology, We Begin Here: Poems for Palestine & Lebanon, edited by Kamal Boullata and Kathy Engel.Hors D'oevres & Wine Reception: 5:30-7pm, $35 (includes poetry reading as well)Poetry Reading & Music: 7:30 - 9:30 pm, $15Readers include Elmaz Abinader, Barbara Berman, Alexis De Veaux, Kathy Engel, Sam Hamod, Jack Hirschman (Poet Laureate of San Francisco, 2006), James Scully, and Deema ShehabiBenefit for children in Palestine and LebanonTickets on sale March 1; for info: events@mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542 Go here for more info<

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 04/19/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Can the Israeli Occupation Be Overcome by Nonviolence?"- Santa Cruz - 04/21/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Palestinian Sami Awad and Jewish American Bekah Wolf will discuss strategies for peace. Sami Awad has been involved in the Palestinian peace movement for more than a decade and has established nonviolence, conflict resolution and youth service traning programs throughout the region. Mr Awad is the Director of The Holy Land Trust-Palestine, which focuses on improving lives through community development, promoting peace and reconciliation, and creating the means for economic sustainability. Bekah Wolf is a Jewish-American Graduate of NYU and has a Masters Degree in Education. Bekah has been doing solidarity work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories since 2003 and co-founded the Palestine Solidarity Project, a Palestinian organization that incorporates international volunteers in proactive nonviolent resistance to the Israeli occupation and economic self-sufficency projects in the southern West Bank. She lives in Beit Ommar, a Palestinian village in the Hebron District where ths PSP is based.http://www.rcnv.org

Bil'in Habibti- Film Screening, Los Altos - 04/22/2008, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for the second in a series of films regarding foreign affairs. Co-founder of Palestinian Solidarity Project, Bekah Wolf, will be speaking at the end of the documentary "Bil'in Habibti." The film was documented by an Ex-Israeli soldier, Shai Carmeli-Pollak, and was the winner of the 2006 Jerusalem Film Festival.Place:Appreciation Hall Room 1501 at Foothill Community College. 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos 94022Contact:Yasmine Alkhatiba.yasmoona [at] gmail.com

Gaza in Crisis - Forum - Fremont - 04/22/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

GAZA IN CRISIS Tri-City Peace and Justice and South Alameda County Peace and Justice invite you to a report and slide presentation by, Dr. Jess Ghannam, on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank as a result of the blockade and military action by the Israeli army of occupation. His work as a psychologist at the Gaza Mental Health Center, which he visits every 3 months, enables him to observe first hand the suffering of the people of Gaza. The Palestinians of Gaza are deprived of proper medical care, adequate water supply, electricity, and other every day necessities as a result of the policies and practices of the Israeli government.Dr. Jess Ghannam is Chief of Medical Psychology, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and faculty in the Global Health Sciences Program at the University of California, San Francisco. He has been working in Palestine for over 15 years teaching, conducting research on post-traumatic stress disorder, developing community health centers and micro-clinics throughout Gaza and the West Bank. Dr. Ghannam writes and presents frequently on the Middle East.Where: Fukaya Room, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., FremontFree admission - wheelchair accessibleFor more info call: (510) 909-6272

Non-Violence: The Real Threat to Israel- Berkeley - 04/24/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Non-Violence: The Real Threat to IsraelPalestinian SAMI AWAD (www.holylandtrust.org ) , executive director of the Holy Land Trust in Palestine, and nephew of non-violent resistance pioneer Mubarak Awad, has been working for the past decade to unify Palestinian communities behind non-violence, develop stronger leadership, organize and document non-violent actions at checkpoints and border crossings, mobilize Palestinians at home and abroad in non-violent campaigns, and raise international support for non-violent resistance in Palestine. He has visited Auschwitz-Birkenau and speaks consistently and sensitively to the Jewish as well as the Palestinian experience.American Israeli BEKAH WOLF (www.palestinesolidarityproject.org ) has lived in the Hebron district of Beit Ommar since 2003, and is co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Project, which incorporates international volunteers in non-violent resistance actions, conflict resolution, community development and self-sufficiency projects across the southern West Bank. She is a frequent ³on the ground² reporter for several SF Bay Area radio stations.Bekah and Sami will be speakingThursday April 24th, 7pmFriends Church Sacramento and Cedar, BerkeleyContact: Allan Solomonow

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 04/25/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 04/26/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Break the Silence Mural and Arts Project - SF - 04/26/2008, 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Break the Silence Mural and Arts Project Invites you to join us for a polyphonic event! At BALAZO Gallery 18, 2183 Mission Street (at 18th) $10, $20, $50, $500 (no one turned away) With: DJ: Cheb I Sabbah Brass Liberation Orchestra Belly Dancing by Monica Poetry Spoken Word Auction for art, gourmet dinners, weekend in Mendocino, plus AND MORE.... What: * FUNDRAISER for POLYPHONY/COUNTERPOINT A new collaborative community mural on the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Birzeit, Occupied Palestine Polyphony/Counterpoint is a celebration of Radical Humanism (E. Said) We will also be raising funds for: * A public art project in the town of Bi¹lin, which has been resisting the Apartheid wall for years, * The Aamer family of Mas¹ha, Palestine who live surrounded by the wall on four sides and * For the local Nakbah Committee who in May will bring the Bay Area an incredible cultural event commemorating 60 years of the Nakba. * BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR LOCAL red diaper ARIES ARTIST ACTIVISTS who are STILL GOING!! Miranda Bergman Susan Greene AND MORE..... More info: www.breakthesilence.typepad.com 415-271-0576

A fundraiser dinner to support Free Gaza Movement, Sunnyvale - 04/27/2008, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Free Gaza Movement invites you toHelp End the Siege of Gaza A fundraiser dinner to supportThe Free Gaza Movement Dishdash Restaurant190 South Murphy Street, Sunnyvale map

$50/personHonored Guests:Dr. Mohamed RajaballyDr. Hatem BazianDr. Paul Larudee, Co-founderCan Unarmed Civilians Break the Siege of Gaza?In August, 2008, unarmed Palestinians, Israelis, Americans, Europeans, Africans and Asians will sail directly to Gaza without going through Israeli territory and without seeking permission from Israeli authorities. They include Nakba and Holocaust survivors, a British MP, actors, directors, filmmakers, priests, imams, rabbis and reporters.Why Gaza? Why now? Come learn about this nonviolent resistance action and help make it happen.INFO: www.freegaza.org or 510-236-5338TICKETS: 510-236-5338 or larudee@pacbell.net. Also available at the door.TO DONATE DIRECTLY: Send a tax-deductible donation to The Free Gaza Movement, 405 Vista Heights Rd., El Cerrito, CA 94530 or donate at the website.

Palestinian Ambassador Speaks in Monterey - 04/30/2008, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

4:00 at Irvine Auditorium, Monterey Institute of International Studies60 years of displacement: The root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and prospects for a just peace."60 years after “Al Naqba” or “the catastrophe” in which the Israeli War of Independence and creation of the State of Israel resulted in the creation of 750,000 Palestinian refugees, the Palestinian Ambassador to the USA will discuss the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and possibilities for a just peace. The Ambassador will speak to the stalled peace negotiations, the role of Hamas in the Palestine National Authority, building alliances between Israelis and Palestinians, and joining efforts of progressive Israelis and Palestinians with peace and humanrights forces in the USA.Afif Safieh has served as head of the Palestine Liberation Organization diplomatic delegation to the United States in Washington DC for 2 ! years and is a remarkably articulate, pragmatic and forward-looking advocate and a bridge-builder among many Palestinian, Jewish and other people around the world working for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.More info:Scott KennedyEmail Addresskenncruz[at]pacbell.netPhone Number831 423 1626

Palestinian Ambassador Speaks in Santa Cruz - 04/30/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

United Methodist Church, 250 California Street (near Bay) in Santa Cruz"60 years of displacement: The root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and prospects for a just peace."60 years after “Al Naqba” or “the catastrophe” in which the Israeli War of Independence and creation of the State of Israel resulted in the creation of 750,000 Palestinian refugees, the Palestinian Ambassador to the USA will discuss the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and possibilities for a just peace. The Ambassador will speak to the stalled peace negotiations, the role of Hamas in the Palestine National Authority, building alliances between Israelis and Palestinians, and joining efforts of progressive Israelis and Palestinians with peace and humanrights forces in the USA.Afif Safieh has served as head of the Palestine Liberation Organization diplomatic delegation to the United States in Washington DC for 2 ! years and is a remarkably articulate, pragmatic and forward-looking advocate and a bridge-builder among many Palestinian, Jewish and other people around the world working for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.More info:Scott KennedyEmail Addresskenncruz[at]pacbell.netPhone Number831 423 1626

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 05/02/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 05/03/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2008 Arab Youth Symposium-Berkeley - 05/03/2008, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

*** ATTN to High School and Middle School Kids and Parents - Please Forward Widely ***Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite Arab and Arab American students in middle and high school to join us at UC Berkeley on Saturday, May 3rd, to participate in our 2008 Arab Youth Symposium! The aim of AYS is to empower Arab youth and equip them with the necessary tools and knowledge for applying to college. Activities will include a campus tour, lunch, workshops, musical performances, and an interactive discussion with UCB professors. Our workshops will cover topics such as cultural expression, college applications, knowing your rights, and campus life & networking. To register for AYS, or to contact us with questions, please send us an email at aysucb@yahoogroups.com or call Jennifer at (925) 487-7661. Rides to and from the symposium may be provided. Students of mixed origin are encouraged to register! So mark your calendars:Arab Youth SymposiumSaturday, May 3, 200812pm-5pmUC Berkeley Tan Oak room, MLK Student Union, 4th floor Thanks and we hope to see you at AYS! Sincerely, UCB Arab Student Union & Students for Justice in Palestine

Going Home?: the legacy of the Nakba- Film & discussion- Berkeley - 05/06/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

UC Berkeley Campus145 Dwinelle Hall (past Sather Gate, and to the left)Event Type: Panel DiscussionUC Berkeley Students for Justice in Palestine presentsIn commemoration of 60 years of Nakba"Going Home?": the history and legacy of the Nakba.Film screeing with refugee testimonies from the Nakba Archive Project about the history and effects of the Nakba, followed by a panel of Palestinian-American and Jewish-American students talking about what "going home" to Israel or Palestine means for them, as well as their access to "home."

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 05/09/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 05/10/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FREE PALESTINE SOLIDARITY FESTIVAL- SF - 05/10/2008

All Day eventWho: The Local Nakba Committee (LNC) is made up of Palestinians and human rights advocates from the San Francisco/Bay Area. Our purpose for coming together is to raise awareness, unite, and mark 60 years since the ongoing Palestinian Nakba and struggle for self-determination.What: We are currently planning a very special day-long FREE Palestine, Peace and Solidarity Festival - with an amazing program of Palestinian, and other musicians for peace and justice.Where: The FREE outdoor festival will be and held at the Civic Center in downtown San Francisco - May 10th, 2008, which marks 60 years since the ongoing Nakba, of the Palestinian people.The purpose: of the Solidarity Festival is to raise the voices of Palestinian and other artists who resist the domination of their communities, through music. Palestinians are the largest and longest displaced refugee communities in the world and IDP’s (internally displaced persons) as a result of Israel’s occupation, Apartheid wall and illegal settlements - with no hope for a just solution in the foreseeable future. Our vision: is to use resistance music to issue a rallying call to activists, youth and other allies, to stand in solidarity, build a mass popular movement-and support the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and the right of return.In order to reach out beyond our existing allies, the event will serve as an opportunity to outreach broadly, and educate young people and other communities who are unaware, and interested in understanding the historical context through artistic expression. The Local Nakba Committee requests your demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian people. To make this historic gathering possible, will require tremendous amount of labor and financial resources.The concert will only happen with the support and generosity of donors such as yourself. More info:http://www.araborganizing.org/main.html

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 05/16/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 05/17/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Catastrophe: The Palestinian Experience of the Creation of Israel as a Jewish State- San Anselmo - 05/18/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

San Anselmo Inn, 339 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo.Wheelchair accessible.While Jews celebrate the founding of Israel as a Jewish state 60 years ago, Palestinians remember 1948 as Al-Nakba (“the Catastrophe”). During the war surrounding Israel’s declaration of statehood, more than half the indigenous Arab population of Palestine fled military action or were forced at gunpoint to leave. The government of Israel took over the refugees’ property, destroyed their villages and would not allow the refugees to return. The Palestinians became stateless. For Palestinians, dispossession is the heart of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.Learn more about the Palestinian experience of the creation of Israel as a Jewish state at a program consisting of films and discussion. Admission is free. For more information, see 14 friends of Palestine or call 415-721-0703.

Israel and Palestine at 60:Ghada Karmi discusses her latest book- Santa Clara - 05/22/2008, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Daly Science 206 Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053On the 60th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, Dr. Ghada's new book, Married to Another Man: Israel's Dilemma in Palestine, explores the Israel/ Palestine conflict; in particular the One-State solution. FREE EVENT!Book signing after the talkSponsored by South Bay Mobilization , Arab Cultural Society and Arab American Cultural Center

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 05/23/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Israel and Palestine at 60-Ghada Karmi discusses her latest book- Berk - 05/23/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian UniversalistsFellowship Hall1925 Cedar (at Bonita) Berkeley, CA Ghada Karmi is the author of several books, including a much acclaimed memoir: In Search of Fatima. She has also worked on a major Israel-Palestine reconciliation project for the Royal Institute of International Affairs. Ghada Karmi’s new book, Married to Another Man: Israel’s Dilemma in Palestine, explores the Israel/ Palestine conflict; in particular Israel’s dilemma and the One-State solutionFREE EVENT!(donations accepted)Book signing after the talk Info:510-236-5338, solidarity@norcalism.org www.norcalism.org Sponsored by the International Solidarity Movement – Northern California and the BFUU Social Justice Committee

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 05/24/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 05/30/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Story of Rachel Corrie-Santa Cruz - 05/30/2008, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Actors Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa CruzThe Story of Rachel CorrieA beautiful and moving dramatic reading about Rachel Corrie, a young woman of peace whose courage and sense of justice led to her death in the Gaza Strip. A contemplative drama based on her correspondence with family and fellow solidarity workers. Directed by Brian Heath, with April Bennett as Rachel, Suzanne Schrag as her mother, Nabil Ghachen as an Israeli soldier, and Marc Nicholson as her c-worker.Tickets - $15 - $20; call Roz at 459-8079, or for information, call Judy at 427-0980. Tickets also available at East Cliff Video (17th and Portola), Cedar St. Video (Cedar & Cathcart), or Video 9 – 12250 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek.Santa Cruz Branch, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Third in our series of dramas “In Celebration of Courageous Women”.

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 05/31/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 06/06/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 06/07/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 06/13/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 06/14/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Hanan Awwad, Palestinian Poet and Activist- Palo Alto - 06/16/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall1140 Cowper Street, Palo AltoWheelchair accessiblePlease join us for an evening with Hanan Awwad, a Palestinian poet and President of the Palestine Branch of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Awwad was also instrumental in creating a Palestine Centre of PEN, the international writers' union.Hanan Awwad is a fervent advocate of Palestinian independence as well as a scholar, writer, and poet. A graduate of McGill University, she is head of the Department of Cultural Studies and the Department of Humanities at the College of Science and Technology in Jerusalem. In 1988, Dr. Awwad founded the Palestinian section of WILPF, where she works tirelessly for peace and an end to Israel’s occupation. In her role as chair of the PEN Centre, she has fought for freedom of speech and the protection of persecuted writers. She also takes part every year in conferences all over the world adressing issues such as imperialism, conflict resolution, and the role of women in promoting peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.Dr. Awwad's literary work deals with the role of women, in particular during the Intifada. Her poems connect themes of persecution, oppression, and suffering to love and the quest for solidarity. She believes that the chief obstacle to a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is Israel's violation of international law, its refusal to abide by United Nations Security Council resolutions, and its denial of Palestinian human rights. Dr. Awwad's message is especially relevant in the light of former President Jimmy Carter's recent trip to the Middle East, where he secured a pledge from Hamas leaders to abide by any peace agreement with Israel ratified by a vote of the Palestinian people.Cosponsored by Womens International League for Peace and Freedom - Peninsula Branch and Peninsula Peace and Justice Centerhttp://www.PeaceandJustice.org

Fundraising Party for Palestinian Film - SF - 06/18/2008, 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Bollyhood Cafe3372 Nineteenth Street @ MissionSan Francisco, CA, 94110(415) 970-0362 Fundraising Party for Palestinian Film'Lesh Sabreen?' Bollyhood Cafe3372 Nineteenth Street @ MissionSan Francisco, CA, 94110(415) 970-0362 - map Don't miss this chance to mingle with the film makers of the Palestinian short film 'Lesh Sabreen?' and learn about film making in Palestine. This upcoming party is part of a continued effort to raise 10K$ to help complete the post-production work (editing, subtitling, music scoring, etc) without which 'Lesh Sabreen?' cannot be delivered to the screen. Please tell your friends and join us in supporting this Palestinian film! Shot in the only Arab neighborhood to survive 1948 and remain in west Jerusalem, 'Lesh Sabreen?' tells the story of two young Palestinian lovers as they navigate dreams and dead-ends in their Israel-dominated and controlled community. A three-way challenge (social, economic and political) stands between them and determining the fate of their relationship. For more info, checkout: www.leshsabreen.com. The Party Features: * Reception with the film makers: (The director Muayad Alayan, the cinematographer, camerman and screenwriter will be there)* World Beats by DJ Emancipacion* Live Hip Hop by Triki* Dabkeh Dance Show* Silent Auction of Palestine Art* Slideshow, Raffle Gifts & Arabic Food Suggested Donation: 10$-20$(or whatever you can pay. Nobody will be turned away). Come dance, mingle and support a good cause!Help make the voice of young Jerusalemites heard.

Israeli Apartheid: The Matrix of Control- Berkeley - 06/18/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Mudrakers Café2801 Telegraph Avenue (at Stuart Street)BerkeleySharat G. Lin discusses the real reasons for Israeli apartheid in the West Bank. Israel cites "security" concerns, but more walls are being built dividing Palestinian from Palestinian. Why do Israeli policies make a two-state solution all but impossible? He explains with photos, maps, and first-hand experiences.Dr. Lin is with the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. He writes on global political economy, the Middle East, India, and labor migration.No cover charge. Wheelchair accessible.Sponsor: Mudrakers CaféFor more information: (510) 649-7315.

Untold Stories of Women’s History and Resistance in Palestine - SF - 06/19/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location, Women's Building522 Valencia St., 3rd FloorSan Francisco, CASunbula: Arab Feminists for Change invites you to an event commemorating An-Nakba...Join us in listening to the untold stories of women's struggle in Palestine. Speakers include:Isis Nusair, Professor of Women’s Studies, Denison UniversityLena Meari, PhD Candidate, University of California at Davis~presentations, poetry reading, short film and more~For more information or to co-sponsor the event, please contact the Sunbula Collective at: sunbulawomen [at] yahoo.com

Matrix of Control - Hayward - 06/19/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

All Saints Auditorium22824 2nd Street (Enter off of High Street to parking lot)HaywardSharat G. Lin discusses the real reasons for Israeli apartheid in the West Bank. Israel cites "security" concerns, but more walls are being built dividing Palestinian from Palestinian. Why do Israeli policies make a two-state solution all but impossible? He explains with photos, maps, and first-hand experiences.Dr. Lin is with the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. He writes on global political economy, the Middle East, India, and labor migration.Admission free, donations welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Sponsors: South Alameda County Peace and Justice Coalition, Tri-City Peace and Justiceflyer_israeli_apartheid_sapjc_20080619.pdfdownload PDF (44.8 KB)

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 06/20/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Film showing: Arna's Children -Santa Cruz - 06/20/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location Details:515 BroadwayNear Ocean st. in Santa CruzEvent Type: ScreeningFree showing of the movie Arna's ChildrenThis is in preparation for the Freedom Theater Benefit on Saturday, June 21. The filmmaker Juliano Mer Khamis and Dr. Mervat Aiash will be speaking at the Mill Gallery in Santa Cruz.

DREAMING OUTSIDE THE WALLS - SF - 06/20/2008, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location: Balazo Gallery 2183 Mission St. (near Bart).Admission is $7-50 and no one turned away for lack of fundsAnyone who has visited the Aamers' house in Mas'ha (surrounded by the Wall) will want to make it to this event! Also benefitting summer music camp for young women in the isolated Salfit districtDREAMING OUTSIDE THE WALLSMusic Benefit for the Aamer Family of Mas'ha (http://www.iwps.info/en/articles/article.php?id=222, http://www.iwps.info/en/projects/wall/masha_mural.php)and the Flowers Against the Occupation Girls' Summer Music Camp in the Salfit District of Palestine (www.needleinthegroove.org)Rebecca RiotsThe Brass Liberation OrchestraBlue RabbitPLUS!!!! Rare footage about the impact of the apartheid wall on the lives of the Aamer family in Mas'ha will be screened starting at 8pm. This family lives completely surrounded by the wall and part of the night's proceeds will go directly to them!Friday June 20th at 8pmBalazo Gallery 2183 Mission St. (near Bart).Admission is $7-50 and no one turned away for lack of funds.This event is wheelchair accessible. Contact 510.381.1287 for more information.*********************************************************************Brass Liberation Orchestra (www.brassliberation.org)The Brass Liberation Orchestra (founded in 2002) is a musical group of brass, reeds and percussion that plays music to support political causes with particular emphasis on peace, and racial and social justice. We are a work in progress. We work to build a multigender/multiracial/multigenerational group that enhances and strengthens the culture of the Left.Rebecca Riots (www. rebeccariots.com)Rebecca Riots is a female folk trio known for their upbeat, energized acoustic sound. Once named "best Band with a Conscience" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, the Riots have recently returned to the stage with their soulful three part harmonies, guitars, mandolin and harmonica. On stage, they are known for their charisma, humor and socially conscious lyrics.Blue Rabbit (www.myspace.com/bluerabbitmusic)Lyric-driven art rock. Blue Rabbit is an experimental, indie rock band in the same vein as Tilly and the Wall - but darker, with a penchant for the melancholic keys of the scale. You will find yourself thinking you've never heard anything quite like it, and that you'd like to hear it again..

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 06/21/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Freedom Theater Benefit- Santa Cruz - 06/21/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location Details:The Mill Gallery131 Front StreetSanta Cruz, CAEvent Type: FundraiserA fund raiser for the Jenin Freedom Theater, founded by Juliano Mer Khamis's mother Arna in the Jenin Refugee camp in the northern part of the Israeli Occupied West Bank.Juliano Mer Khamis and Dr. Mervat Aiash will be speaking about their work in Jenin and the Freedom Theater.The event is free and there will be food and beverages. This is fund raiser for the Freedom Theater.

Freedom Theater Benefit- Sac - 06/23/2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th St., Sacramento Sponsored by Jewish Voice for PeaceA fund raiser for the Jenin Freedom Theater, founded by Juliano Mer Khamis's mother Arna in the Jenin Refugee camp in the northern part of the Israeli Occupied West Bank.Juliano Mer Khamis and Dr. Mervat Aiash will be speaking about their work in Jenin and the Freedom Theater.

Freedom Theater Benefit- Oakland - 06/24/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

OAKLAND: Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., OaklandEvent Type: FundraiserA fund raiser for the Jenin Freedom Theater, founded by Juliano Mer Khamis's mother Arna in the Jenin Refugee camp in the northern part of the Israeli Occupied West Bank.Juliano Mer Khamis and Dr. Mervat Aiash will be speaking about their work in Jenin and the Freedom Theater.

Archbishop Elias Chacour, Sunnyvale - 06/25/2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location:Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church728 W Fremont Avenue (near Hollenbeck)Sunnyvale, CAReservations: $20Checks made out to "Presbytery of San Jose" and marked with "Chacour" in the memo lineSend checks to:Presbytery of San Jose888 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95112Please make reservations before June 20.Contact:Miriam Kishimiramekishi@yahoo.comSponsored By:San Jose Presbytery Peace & Justice Task Force, Pilgrims of Ibillin, and Israel-Palestine Mission Network PCUSA

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 06/27/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

RCNV Annual Dinner with Jeff Halper- Santa Cruz - 06/27/2008, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Methodist Church,250 California St., Santa Cruz Resource Center for NonviolenceANNUAL DINNER AND PROGRAMfeaturing JEFF HALPER of the Israeli Committee Against Housing DemolitionsFriday, June 27, 2008First Methodist Church,250 California St., Santa Cruz5:30p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction.6:00p.m. Dinner served.7:00p.m. Program- Dinner Catered by Michael Hernandez -- Silent Auction -Unfortunately, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Jonathan Kuttab is unable to attend. He had been our featured speaker in earlier announcements we made. However, we are pleased that JEFF HALPER will be our featured speaker. Jeff is an Israeli Professor of Anthropology, and has been a leading figure within the Israeli peace movement for over thirty years. He has been head of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) for the last ten years. Halper was nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize by the American Friends Service Committee, and is author of “An Israeli in Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redeeming Israel.”There will not be tickets for this event– only reservations.Please make reservations by June 20.General reservations:$35-100 per person sliding scale for the Dinner and Program.PROGRAM ONLY:$7-25 sliding scale$250 - $1000 Sponsor: reserves a table for 8.$100 - $235 “Host” reserved seating for 2 people$50 “Supporter” reserved seating for one person;(If you cannot attend: consider giving a scholarship for young people or families.)www.rcnv.org

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 06/28/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jeff Halper, Israel Comm. Against House Demolitions- Berkeley - 06/30/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:30 AM

at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists1924 Cedar St. (at Bonita), BerkeleySince founding the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions in 1997, Professor Halper has spent the past decade resisting Israel's policy of demolishing Palestinian homes. In 2006, Halper was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He has served as a professor of anthropology at Haifa University and Ben Gurion University.Halpers new book, An Israeli in Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redemming Israel will be available for purchase.The event is endorsed by the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists' Social Justice Committee.See http://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/publish/sanfrancisco.shtml

Jeff Halper, Israel Comm. Against House Demolitions- San Anselmo - 07/01/2008, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo72 Kensington Road, San AnselmoJeff Halper, an Israeli Professor ofAnthropology, has been a leadingfigure within the Israeli peacemovement for over thirty years, and isthe founder of the Israeli CommitteeAgainst House Demolitions (ICAHD).Halper was nominated by the AmericanFriends Service Committee for the2006 Nobel Peace Prize and is theauthor of Obstacles to Peace (2005)and Between Redemption and Revival(1991).PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING

Delegations to Israel/Palestine- MECA - 07/01/2008

July 1st through 12th For nineteen years, MECA has taken small groups to visit Palestine/Israel. On MECA's twelve-day delegation you will be taken on a geographic, political, historical and cultural tour of Palestine/Israel by two MECA staff people, and Yacoub Odeh, refugee, former political prisoner, and human rights worker.We will travel by van to witness the impact of the Israeli occupation and visit organizations working for justice and equality. You will learn about refugees, land confiscation, political prisoners, women's initiatives, mental and physical health issues, civil rights in Israel, and the lives of children.The group of eight to twelve people will stay at the guesthouse of MECA's long-time partner Ibdaa Cultural Center in Dheisheh Refugee Camp, near Bethlehem. Ibdaa is a lively place in the heart of the community with great food and comfortable accommodations. More info: MECATrip Cost: $1,800

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 07/04/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 07/05/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Israeli Occupied Palestine: Quest for Security or Land? - Palo Alto - 07/08/2008, 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall305 North California Avenue (at Bryant Street)Palo AltoEvent Type: SpeakerSharat G. Lin discusses the real reasons for the Israeli apartheid occupation of the West Bank. Israel cites "security" concerns, but more walls are being built dividing Palestinian from Palestinian. Why do Israeli policies make a two-state solution all but impossible? He explains with photos, maps, and first-hand experiences.Dr. Lin is with the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. He writes on global political economy, the Middle East, India, and labor migration.Suggested donation: $5 - $10 (no one turned away for lack of $).Wheelchair accessible.Sponsor: Peninsula Peace and Justice CenterFor more information: (650) 326-8837 http://www.PeaceandJustice.org.flyer_israeli_occupied_palestine_ppjc_20080708.pdfdownload PDF (44.3 KB)http://www.PeaceandJustice.org

PROTEST AGAINST IRAN RESOLUTION - 07/08/2008, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

old San Francisco Federal Building450 Golden Gate AvenueJoin Stop AIPAC, Code Pink, World Can't Wait, DASW and others as we protest the resolution essentially supporting a naval blockade of Iran. This is meant as a provocation against Iran, part of the continuing campaign to make war with Iran easier. contact People (at) StopAIPAC.org and check out the website:http://stopaipac.org/iranresolution.htm

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 07/11/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 07/12/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Berkeley Women in Black Weekly Vigil - 07/18/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bay Area Women in Black Weekly Vigil Oakland - 07/19/2008, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Screening of Occupation 101 - Walnut Creek - 07/23/2008, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek 94596Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek; 925-933-7850A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict, Occupation 101 presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never-ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.Free; Wheelchair accessible; free refreshmentshttp://www.mtdpc.org

Nora Barrows-Friedman Reports back from Palestine- Berk - 07/23/2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mudraker's Cafe2801 Telegraph Avenue (3 blocks North of Ashby)BerkeleyHaving just returned again from occupied Palestine, Nora Barrows-Friedman (co-host and senior producer of Flashpoints on KPFA/Pacifica Radio, and correspondent with Inter Press Service and ElectronicIntifada.net) will present a slideshow and an open discussion on the current situation.For more background on Nora's work, please visit www.norabf.com and www.flashpoints.net.

Photo Exhibit and Report Back From Palestine - San Francisco - 07/25/2008, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

522 Valencia (at 16th St)SF, CA 94110Exhibit Begins at 5pm Program Begins at 6:30pmDonations at the DoorIncluding Chris Ghazaleh, Nancy Hernandez and more