Weekdays @ 3:00 PM EDT

Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & fear into action to stop a genocide

URGENT: We need all hands on deck now to act. If the Zoom room is full, join us here: Jewish Voice for Peace - YouTube

On Tuesday, Trump’s first day in office, join JVP for a Power Half-Hour with JVP’s Executive Director Stefanie Fox to get grounded with community in this political moment, from the prospect of a ceasefire to the incoming Trump administration, and to regroup for the next stage of the fight ahead.

JVP’s Power Half-Hour for Gaza have been running every weekday, 12-12:30 PT / 3-3:30 ET since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza so we can channel grief and rage into action. All are welcome. All are needed. Join us Tuesday or any weekday. English CART & ASL interpretation provided.

To register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

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Tuesday, April 29, 1:30 PM - Online

The Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony

On Tuesday, April 29th, Palestinians and Israelis will come together, shaped by different histories, each holding their own truths, yet united in shared grief and bound by a common vision.

This gathering, in partnership with the Parents Circle - Families Forum and Combatants for Peace, defies everything we’re told is impossible. Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents, children, siblings, and friends will stand side by side in their pain. Join us in choosing humanity over hatred, and hope over despair.

Register today to receive the livestream link, and tune in with tens of thousands of peace supporters from around the world.—————————————————————————————

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 29, immediately after the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony, for an interactive processing space, Post-Ceremony Gathering: Walking the Path of Pain and Possibility

Tuesday April 29 - 12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ET

This program will offer a moment to pause, reflect within ourselves, and create a vision with a shared community of peace builders. After honoring our shared grief and humanity, where does our shared hope lead us?

We will reflect together on themes such as land, memory, faith, and re-imagination. RSVP——————————————————————————————Join an in-person screening event (East Coast locations in Philadelphia, NYC & DC)

Communities around the world are coming together to watch the Joint Memorial Ceremony. Check to see if there is an event near you - including cities across the U.S. and Canada!

Find an Event

Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM EST - Zoom

Please note that the time for the Kumi Now weekly Zoom is back to 11am EDT

Kumi Now Tuesday Session

Tuesday, 29th of April

6pm Jerusalem / 11am ET / 8am PT

Sami Mshasha, former UNRWA spokesperson and director of communications at UNRWA HQ for three decades, will join Kumi Now to speak on UNRWA and the question of Palestinian refugees.

Register 

Monday, April 28, 10:30 PM EDT - Virtual

Intro to IfNotNow strategy

Learn about IfNotNow's mission, and dive into our strategy. This is also an overview of the structure of the Bay Area chapter. We will help you figure out where you can jump in to the work. This one hour online session is for members of the Bay Area chapter only, as we will be talking about our local organization.

To register: Intro to IfNotNow strategy · IfNotNow

April 28, 2025 @ 7:45 pm - Zoom

Awards Ceremony and After-Party: WILPF’s 110th Anniversary Celebration

WILPF US is thrilled to present an exciting 60 minutes of music, celebratory speakers, entertainment, allies, surprise guests, and our inaugural Vision-Action-Unstoppable Awards at our virtual 110th Anniversary celebration!

Please join us on Zoom and stay for the after-party soiree right after the main event.
You don’t want to miss this! REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE!

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1085398183630633&set=a.621510740019382

Join us this upcoming Monday, 4/28 at the Kilton Library (West Lebanon, NH) at 7pm for a screening of Roadmap to Apartheid. This 2012 film draws on the history of the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa to chart the rise of the apartheid Israeli state and possible routes to Palestinian liberation.

Instagram / @uppervalleyforpalestine

Mondays @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Online and in person at 📍The People’s Forum, 320 w 37th st, NYC

Shut it Down for Palestine - Volunteer Meeting

This Monday, prepare for another week of organizing at the #ShutItDown4Palestine Volunteer Meeting! We will discuss the current moment, make materials, and prepare outreach events to bring more people out for the upcoming mobilizations for Palestinian Liberation!

Join us to prepare for another week in the struggle for Palestinian liberation!

The details: Political update and orientation on from key organizations in the Shut It Down 4 Palestine Coalition

✊ Break out into neighborhood and task-specific groups to put the week’s goals into action and build the movement for Palestine

#ShutItDown4Palestine

RSVP: The People's Forum | Volunteer Meeting For Palestine - The People's Forum

Host Contact Info: info@peoplesforum.org

Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:30 - 6:45pm
James Room, Swartz Hall 120/122
Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Ave, Cambridge MA

People and Ruins: Remapping Narrative of Demolished Spaces in Haifa

Dr. Orwa Switat, RPL Fellow in Conflict and Peace, will launch an innovative digital map that traces the history of Haifa and its displaced spaces and memories. The event features segments of the map and website, a screening of short films, and a panel with

• Orwa Switat, Harvard Divinity School

• Diane Davis, Harvard Graduate School of Design

• Diane L. Moore, Harvard Divinity School

Moderator:Hilary Rantisi, Associate Director of Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative

To register: [Registration] People and Ruins: Remapping Narrative of Demolished Spaces in Haifa

Dinner will be provided. For more information, please contactrpl@hds.harvard.edu.

MONDAY NIGHTS join us for run, walk, and run/walk in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
We will move together in remembrance of the 20,000+ lives taken in Gaza. Our call to action is an immediate and continuous ceasefire and we encourage you to call your local representatives to voice your support.
Thank you to @runnersforjusticeinpalestine for leading the way.
Please wear black, red, green or white ❤️🖤💚🤍
Meet up 7pm at the comfort station in Marcus Garvey Park (i.e. in between the amphitheater and baseball field).
NO BAG DROP - Instagram post: Harlem Run (@harlemrun) • Instagram photos and videos

Months into the genocide, we at @uptown4palestine affirm this: 1) That every Palestinian life lost is precious 2) We oppose racism, Zionism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, imperialism, settler-colonialism, sexism, transphobia, and all forms of oppression 3) From Harlem to the Bronx, uptown stands with Palestine.
We are the only consistent anti-Zionist space uptown. We gather to mourn, to share space, to gather needed strength for the fight ahead. Join us! Mondays @ 5pm, 720 West, 181st St., NYC - Instagram post: Uptown For Palestine | 5 months into the genocide, we at @uptown4palestine affirm this: 1) That every Palestinian life lost is precious 2) We oppose racism… | Instagram

Join the Arlington UJP for their weekly Monday Standout, 5:00 - 6:00 PM - at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Mystic Street in Arlington Center. Free All the Hostages. Let Gaza Live! - “We are mourning the loss of the civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, and asking our government for a permanent ceasefire, peace and safety for all Palestinians and Israelis, end the occupation, and stop fueling the conflict by supplying military aid to Israel.” Spread the word and join Arlington for Palestine as we call for a ceasefire! Sign the petition in our bio to demand support from out representatives. Instagram post: Arlington For Palestine (@arlingtonforpalestine) • Instagram photos and videos

Southeast MA Weekly Standout IS BACK ON MONDAYS - New Bedford - Mondays 5:00 - 6:15 PM, intersection of Routes 6 & 140 (near Buttonwood Park) Instagram / @sema.freepalestine

Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6 PM EDT (GMT-4) - McCosh Hall, 46 McCosh Hall, Princeton, NJ View Map

A Conversation with Peter Beinart

by Alliance of Jewish Progressives

The Alliance of Jewish Progressives is thrilled to host Peter Beinart, one of the leading American Jewish thinkers on the perils of Zionism and the necessity of Palestinian freedom, to give a talk on his new book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.

To RSVP: A Conversation With Peter Beinart - Alliance Of Jewish Progressives

Monday, April 28, 2025, 4:30pm to 6:00pm,
CMES, Rm 102, 38 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies presents
“Unpacking Israel's Current Political Landscape”
with
Lihi Ben Shitrit, Henry and Marilyn Taub Associate Professor of Israel Studies; Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies; and Director, Taub Center for Israel Studies, New York University

Lihi Ben Shitrit is the director of the Taub Center for Israel Studies and the Henry Taub Professor of Israel Studies at the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, religion, and politics in the Middle East. She is the author of "Righteous Transgressions: Women’s Activism on the Israeli and Palestinian Religious Right" (Princeton University Press, 2015) and "Women and the Holy City: The Struggle over Jerusalem’s Sacred Space" (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and the editor of "The Gates of Gaza: Critical Voices from Israel on October 7 and the War with Hamas" (De Gruyter 2024), as well as numerous articles and book chapters.

Link: https://cmes.fas.harvard.edu/event/unpacking-israels-current-political-landscape

Weekdays @ 3:00 PM EDT

Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & fear into action to stop a genocide

URGENT: We need all hands on deck now to act. If the Zoom room is full, join us here: Jewish Voice for Peace - YouTube

We must act together to demand the U.S. immediately de-escalate to prevent imminent genocide after 75 years of Israeli military occupation and apartheid. Invite your friends to this daily power-half hour to take action in political community. -Call on Congress to demand they stop fueling violence -Get messaging resources and pointers for having the hard conversations with people in your life -Intervene in the media narrative beating the drums of war against Palestinians Come to channel grief and fear into action to stop the bloodshed. All are welcome. All are needed.

To register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

MONDAY, APRIL 28: PLEASE GROW A SPINE – SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING!

by Field Team 6

Making our voices heard is crucial to building up momentum for the midterms and stopping Project 2025 in its tracks. Rallies and protests send a powerful message that we want our reps to stand up against corruption. And there's even more we can do, like amplifying messages on social media and bombarding politicians with feedback so they have to listen! And it's not just about criticizing them. If our reps do something good (lookin' at you, Senators Booker, Van Hollen, and Murphy!) we're happy to spread the word! And we can help train you to perfect the fine art of social stormin'. So join us Monday, April 28th at 11a PT/2p ET for a PleaseGrowASpine.org training sesh.

Sign up HERE. We'll explain it all, and get you posting effectively in no time!

April 28, 1:30 PM EDT (7:30 PM Berlin) - Zoom

Arne Andersen: “Apartheid in Israel – Taboo in Germany?”

Arne Andersen will speak: based on his book "Apartheid in Israel – Taboo in Germany?", published at the end of 2024, he will guide the audience on a journey through the history, present, and future of Palestine. Using numerous images and maps, he traces the ideas of political Zionism from Theodor Herzl's 1896 book "The Jewish State" to the present day. For him, there is a continuity from the end of the 19th century to the present.

He will also address the debate in Germany that considers it "state-reasonable" to brand any criticism of Israel as antisemitic and thus place the non-violent idea of ​​the BDS movement, which emerged from Palestinian civil society, outside of democratic discourse. For him, the two-state solution is obsolete; homogeneous societies do not fit into the 21st century. He therefore advocates a one-state solution.

We look forward to your participation in the Zoom lecture with Dr. Arne Andersen on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (Berlin time) (Registration is not required)

Join the Zoom meeting - Launch Meeting - Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82069980767?pwd=x35c0UmhVi9ZRyHbgb7r2Ab1ybD8I9.1

Meeting ID: 820 6998 0767 / Password: 149386

Arne Andersen has a habilitation in history. He has been involved with the Middle East conflict since the student movement and is an active member of the Hamburg regional group of the German-Palestinian Society e.V. and a member of BIP (Alliance for Justice between Israelis and Palestinians e.V.). He is the author of the aforementioned book "Apartheid in Israel – Taboo in Germany?", which has been recently published in a new edition with the collaboration of Johannes Feest from Bremen and Sebastian Scheerer. As an expert, he is a sought-after speaker and conference participant.

Monday, April 28, 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 18:00 UK / 20:00 Israel

All the Points / Kol ha-Nekudot / Kull al-Nuqaṭ: Interactive Online Mapping of Settlement in the Israeli-Palestinian Region (1840-2023)

Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin will present his virtual project, "All the Points," which draws upon the dynamism of digital mapping to tell the story of the Israeli-Palestinian region in a fresh, accessible, and visually compelling manner. It traces the founding, disappearance, and evolution of the region's diverse communities throughout the tremendous demographic change that has taken place over the past century and a half.

Learn More and RSVP

Co-organized by the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History, the UCLA Department of Geography, and the UCLA Center for Middle East Development.

April 28, 12:00 PM EDT - Zoom

Learn from Founders and Ecosystem Leaders

Webinar: the Palestinian Tech Ecosystem Today 

In the face of immense challenges, the Palestinian tech and startup ecosystem continues to inspire. But how has the ongoing crisis in Gaza impacted the sector? What is the current landscape in the West Bank and beyond? Which programs, accelerators, and funds are paving the way for innovation?

Join Entrepreneurs for Palestine, on April 28th, for an enlightening 60-minute webinar, “Palestine’s Tech Ecosystem Today,” where we’ll explore these pressing questions in a two part panel discussion. 

We are excited to introduce our incredible speakers, joined by Moderator, Wally Rashid:

Mahmoud Thaher, Co-founder and CEO, Turqat  

Ambar Amleh, Co-founder, Ibtikar Fund  

Majd Khalifeh, Co-founder, Flow Accelerator 

Ahmed Alsaidi, Founder and CEO, SellEnvo, Inc. 

Register now for the Webinar using the link below! You can also catch the Webinar streaming on all T4P social media platforms. We look forward to having you join us!

Zoom Registration —sign up here!

Mondays @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - in person at Livingston Town Hall, 357 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston NJ

Mondays with Mikie - Protest @ Rep Sherrill’s Office NJ 11 Every Monday

Join us Mondays from 12-1 pm outside Mikie Sherrill's office. The middle of July is only a few weeks away. That is when up to 50% of the population of Palestine are predicted to be suffering from severe malnutrition and starvation. Right now, as many as 50,000 children in Gaza are in need of immediate emergency medical care for severe malnutrition. It's time for action, not just words. Pax Christi New Jersey (@paxchristinj) • Instagram photos and videos

April 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT

RLC Book Club with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac – “Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, & the Genocide in Gaza”

Register Here

We’re delighted to have our friend the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac as our April Book Club guest. He’ll be in conversation with Shane Claiborne to discuss his book (named after his sermon heard across the globe) “Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, & the Genocide in Gaza”.

In this impassioned and incisive book, Munther Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of the modern State of Israel. Speaking from his unique vantage point as a prominent Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian, he proclaims a truth that is rarely acknowledged in Christian circles: Israel’s campaign to eliminate the Palestinian people did not begin after October 7, 2023. Rather, the campaign is a continuation of a colonial project with nineteenth-century roots that has, since 1948, established systems of entrenched discrimination and segregation worse than South Africa’s apartheid regime.

Writing from Bethlehem with close-up knowledge of conditions on the ground, and rooted in a commitment to nonviolence and just peace, Isaac urges readers to recognize that support for Zionism’s genocidal project entails a failure to bring a properly Christian theological criticism to bear upon colonialism, racism, and empire. He calls on Christians to repent of their complicity in the destruction of the Palestinian people. And he challenges them to realign their beliefs and actions with Christ—who can be found not among perpetrators of violence, but with victims buried under the rubble of war.

Register to join us on Zoom or join us live on our socials: Registration – Zoom

We will be live on all of our socials. Register to join us on Zoom!

Find us streaming live on Red Letter Christian’s Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube channels.

UKPALMHN Solidarity Space
Next meeting: Monday 28 April at 1pm (UK time)
This is an open space where people exchange their emotional responses with a view to remaining resilient amidst a constant stream of distressing news.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87533983179?pwd=nQ3lHKPGmz8vzSWVaHf0HkvhZaHeLG.1

Monday April 28, 3:30 AM & 8:30 AM EDT - Livestream

note: these livestreams are immediately recorded an available to view at the same link regardless of what time you tune in

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of Israel – United Nations; Palestine

Categories Meetings & Events / International Court of Justice / Cases / 196 - Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE - ICJ

Summary

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory on 28 April 2025.

Description

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, from 28 April to 2 May 2025, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. Session held under the presidency of Judge Iwasawa Yuji, President of the Court. 

Oral statements of: United Nations; Palestine.

Related Sites and Documents See Press Release 2025/16

Livestream link (3:30am): THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of Israel – United Nations; Palestine | UN Web TV

Livestream link (8:30am): THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of Israel – Palestine; Egypt; Malaysia | UN Web TV

Sunday, April 27, 9 - 11 PM EDT (6 – 8pm PDT) - Livestream & in person, San Francisco

Resisting Project Esther

The Trump administration says it is looking out for Jews and fighting antisemitism. But it is deporting foreign students for their political beliefs, and that is fascism, plain and simple. The threat is growing. More student visas have been revoked, including at UC Berkeley and Stanford. This is just the beginning. There is a large-scale plan, called Project Esther which has been written by the people who brought us Project 2025, to call everyone who criticizes the war in Gaza a terrorist, and to punish them in the name of protecting Jews. Trump is using false accusations of antisemitism to build up Jewish support for his illegal crackdowns.

This event is an opportunity to learn how to recognize and be prepared for the dangerous attempts to build divisions amongst Jews. Please invite members of your family and community!

The West SOMA studio space is an inviting and relaxing space that we look forward to sharing with you. You'll be welcomed with a vegan, decaf chai and a delicious, light dinner of vegan/vegetarian bites to enjoy during the event. This is a second-floor space which requires walking one set of stairs. Please note this is a shoes off, alcohol-free space.

RSVP for in person attendance here: Resisting Project Esther · IfNotNow

If attending in person is not accessible, we offer a livestream option which will offer primarily an audio experience of the event and not include the in person activities. To register for the livestream option, please sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/ifnotnow/event/775119/

Health for Palestine: Hope & Struggle in the West Bank

Come join us (in person or by zoom) on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm in Brookline to hear from Nidal Al Azraq, executive director of 1for3.org, about events on the ground in the West Bank, including the unprecedented levels of violence and mass displacement there. Recently back from a trip to Palestine, he will report on the unfolding conditions and be joined by Dr. Karameh Hawash Kuemmerle, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide, to talk about 1for3’s “Health for Palestine” (or “H4P”) campaign. Designed to help communities withstand the impacts and challenges of this moment, the Health for Palestine /H4P campaign seeks to provide a holistic, community-based model of healthcare through the training of new healthcare workers who have themselves been displaced.

Funds raised at the event will support 1for3’s Health for Palestine/H4P campaign.

This event is presented by two Boston Workers Circle social justice committees: the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee and the Palestine Solidarity Subcommittee of the IPC.

Contact solidarityrocks2025@gmail.com any questions.

Speaker Bios:
Nidal Al Azraq is the executive director of 1for3, founded in 2013. He grew up in the UN-run Aida refugee camp located in Bethlehem.

Karameh Hawash Kuemmerle, MD is the co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide. An assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, she specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Much of her work takes place in the Boston Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary Brain Injury Center.

To register: Health for Palestine: Hope & Struggle in the West Bank Event Registration

Important Covid-19 Guidelines: In order to reduce the spread of Covid-19, face masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. High filtration masks will be available at the door. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell, please stay home and attend via Zoom.

Sunday, April 27, 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT - Virtual

Rapid Response for Our Freedoms

by People Power United

Are you alarmed by the far-right's relentless push to dismantle our democracy and undermine our future? The time to act is now—your voice and involvement are vital in this critical moment.

Together, we have the power to resist this dangerous agenda that seeks to replace our democracy with authoritarian rule. By organizing, mobilizing, and holding leaders accountable, we can protect the rights, freedoms, and values that define America.

Join us for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms," a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear.

This is our moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say *"liberty and justice for all," * not just the wealthy and powerful.

Goals of the Event:

-To mobilize and activate a network of people ready to take immediate, strategic action to defend our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.

-To educate and inform participants about current authoritarian threats, legal overreach, and coordinated attacks on our freedoms.

-To share concrete tools, tactics, and next steps that individuals and groups can take in their communities to push back.

-To build a connected movement rooted in collective power, solidarity, and a shared vision of justice and equality for all—not just the wealthy, powerful, or those with privilege.

What You'll Take Away:

-A clear understanding of the threats we face—and the power we have to overcome them.

-Action steps you can take immediately to protect our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.

-Resources for organizing locally and nationally with other committed members of People Power United.

-A renewed sense of purpose, community, and hope—knowing you're not alone in this fight.

The strength of people power is unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.

At People Power United, we believe in progress and the strength of collective action. Together, we can push back against extremism and build a brighter future. Join us in the fight for Freedom over Fascism and help amplify the power of people to shape our democracy!

RSVP: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms · People Power United

(Sundays 6 PM EDT, April 27th - May 25th)

Join us for our upcoming season! DAYS OF LIBERATION

In the days after Easter the early Jesus community (followers of the way) were scattered and under constant threat from the violence and oppression of empire. They were also liberated. Liberated by the truth of what they were up against - a dehumanizing system of domination that hoarded wealth and sought to control God for their individual interests. And liberated by the vision of a God that left no one out, that promised abundant life for all. In this season of Days of Liberation we continue the fight to realize that world. We invite you to gather with your movement family for spiritual and political community every Sunday at 6pm and again on Wednesdays at 6pm for Biblical/textual reflection.

Sunday Service Schedule

• April 27th,  DJ Pastor Rock (Rev. Chris Wylie), Min. Savina Martin (National Union of the Homeless)

• May 4th, Min. Adam Barnes (Kairos Center), Amelia Slawsby (Massachusetts Episcopal Network)

• May 11th, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis (Kairos Center)

• May 18th, Min. Matt Rosing (Put People First PA, National Union of the Homeless)

• May 25th, Min. Katrina Zezza (Deep Talks), Zillah Wesley (DC Poor People's Campaign)

Days of Liberation (Season Description)

The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the story of the state execution of an insurrectionist, which ends in the triumph of God over the powers of death and destruction.  This story of resurrection recalls the history of the Israelite people in the exodus and other passages of liberation and salvation.  In the season of “The Days of Liberation”, we celebrate the many examples when the liberation of the oppressed has triumphed over forces of evil.  This time celebrates the many ways that the poor today and throughout history have been victorious over the forces of oppression and death.

We Cry Justice, The Kairos Center

Register here: Freedom Church of the Poor - Kairos Center

Or Join Zoom directly here: Launch Meeting - Zoom

Sunday, April 27th, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT / 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT - Livestream & in person at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Runway to Palestine - Fashion and Awards Benefit for Rebuilding Alliance

Organized by Rebuilding Alliance

This event will be livestreamed on our Givebutter page: https://givebutter.com/c/Runway_to_Palestine

Join us in San Francisco's elegant 'Green Room' for a tribute to Palestinian heritage, Rebuilding Alliance's award ceremony, and the opportunity to help Palestinian families survive.  

Fashion designer Rami Kashou will narrate a runway featuring a collection of 19 traditional Palestine thobes, modeled by members of our community!

Palestinian embroidery, known as Tatreez, features beautiful and vibrant patterns that symbolize the rich culture of Palestine. Each stitch tells a unique story with each pattern specific to a village or region. Tatreez is an integral part of Palestinian heritage, proudly embraced by Palestinians both in their homeland and around the world.

Rebuilding Alliance is proud to present our 2025 awards: Runway to Palestine

Rebuilding Alliance is dedicated to advancing equal rights for the Palestinian people through education, advocacy, and support that assures Palestinian families the right to a home, schooling, economic security, health & safety, and a promising future. 

Your support is the cornerstone of our work. Rebuilding Alliance works to keep Palestinian families alive in Gaza and the West Bank. Since November of 2023, our teams in Gaza have served over 2.7 Million hot meals with the help of the World Food Programme— and now in the worst of war, we need your help to continue serving 40,000 hot meals per day in the very north and middle of Gaza. We've developed a whole new way to get aid to families. We are championing health initiatives, and we've brought 11 Leadership Learning Missions with House and Senate Staff to the region and held hundreds of Congressional briefings to ask Congress to intervene, case by case, family by family.

How to make a tax-deductible contribution:

• Make an online gift of any amount above by clicking 'Donate & Tickets' 

• If you wish to pledge and pay by check, donate online above, and select "Mail a Check" as your payment method. Make your check out to 'Rebuilding Alliance' and mail it to our office:
  Rebuilding Alliance, 50 Woodside Plaza Ste. 627, Redwood City CA 94061

• Would you like to donate stock? Email us at Contact@RebuildingAlliance.org

Questions? Suggestions?  Call us at (408) 372-7897 or email Contact@RebuildingAlliance.org

R.S.V.P.  

Sunday, April 27 · 5pm EDT - in person at Busboys and Poets 450K, 450 K St NW Washington, DC

EYES ON GAZA | A Busboys and Poets Books + ADC Presentation

Join Professor Khaled A. Beydoun, author of Eyes on Gaza: Witnessing Annihilation, & Dr. Ed Hasan of the Sumud Podcast to discuss his essays

By Busboys and Poets

Join us to discuss this poignant collection of essays—written in the year following October 2023—blending personal narrative, contemporary history, and political analysis, with art by Mohammad Sabaaneh

Eyes on Gaza: Witnessing Annihilation is a powerful and impassioned collection of essays on the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, written in real time during the annihilation by a leading scholar of Islamophobia.

All the world's eyes are now on Gaza and Palestine. Arab and Muslim-American law scholar and author Khaled A. Beydoun shares his expertise and his perspective on the conflict in essays he wrote during the year following October 2023, accompanied by over sixty pieces of art created by Palestinian political cartoonist, Mohammad Sabaaneh during the same time period.

Since October of 2023, the world has been watching as a horrific siege has been waged in Gaza. A devastating bombing campaign carried out by the Israeli military in response to a Hamas attack on Israeli civilians. We have witnessed the killing of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians, mostly women and children, and our hearts are breaking. Eyes on Gaza is Khaled A. Beydoun's attempt to process what we have been seeing.

Beydoun opens our eyes to the historic events and the political motivations which impact the decision making of the leaders involved, as he shares his own story and his father's story as Arab Muslims in America. He offers his expert perspective on events as they have unfolded. This book combines personal narrative, contemporary history, and thoughtful reporting to shine a light on the horror in Palestine today.

Professor Khaled A. Beydoun is joining us on the Busboys stage alongside Dr. Ed Hasan of the Sumud Podcast. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Beydoun will be signing following the program.

This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 5:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of EYES ON GAZA will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is in person and will not be livestreamed. 

We ask that guests RSVP in order to receive direct updates about the event from Busboys and Poets Books EYES ON GAZA | A Busboys and Poets Books + ADC Presentation Tickets, Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Khaled A. Beydoun is a leading voice on Arab, Middle Eastern and Muslim identity, and he is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on Islamophobia globally. He is an Associate Professor of Law at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law; he also serves as an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Western Cape Desmond Tutu Center for Religion and Social Justice (Cape Town, South Africa). He is the author of the acclaimed books American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear and The New Crusades: Islamophobia and the Global War on Muslims, which are considered foundational works in the study of Islamophobia. Follow the author on Instagram @khaledbeydoun

Dr. Ed Hasan is a Palestinian-American author, speaker, and professor renowned for hosting the Sumud Podcast, where he explores themes of resilience and identity within the Palestinian experience. He is also the founder and CEO of Kaizen Human Capital and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. Dr. Hasan was honored with the Tropaia Outstanding Faculty Award from Georgetown University for his contributions as an educator and role model for inclusive excellence. He was also named one of George Mason University's Prominent Patriots in Business, highlighting his commitment to innovation and impact as a scholar and leader.

ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC was founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk in 1980. Today, ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S.

Palestine and Puerto Rico share a profound history of colonial occupation, economic exploitation, and cultural resistance, despite their geographical distance and unique cultural identities.

Join @statenisland4palestine and @dpc.nycnj for a teach-in delving into the connections between the Palestinian and Puerto Rican freedom struggles. Learn how to support initiatives fighting for the liberation of the land and people in both regions.

🗓️NEW DAY: Sunday, April 27th🗓️
🕑NEW TIME: 2-4pm🕓
📍@buildadreamincubator , 4 Minthorne St., Staten Island NY📍

🎫Register at: Parallel Paths to Liberation: Palestine and Puerto Rico | Build A Dream Incu 1🎫

💸 Suggested donation: $10–50 (no one turned away for lack of funds). All proceeds go directly to @waterfall_of_goodness a grassroots, women-led charity in Gaza providing critical support to rebuild homes and communities.💸

Poetry for Palestine (reception to follow)

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: Connexion United Methodist Church

Address: 149 Broadway, East Somerville, MA

Zipcode: 02145

State: MA

Reading of poems written by Palestinian poets, Sunday April 27, 2-3:30 p.m. DST, Connexion United Methodist Church, 149 Broadway, East Somerville, MA 02145.

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