Mark Braverman, author of much-talked-about new book, Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land, shows how the Jewish quest for safety and empowerment and the Christian attempt to atone for the Holocaust and centuries of anti-Semitism have combined to suppress the conversations needed to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land. Vividly describing the spiritual and psychological forces driving the discourse, Braverman turns to the prophets' cry for justice and Jesus' transformative ministry to show the way forward. Book available for purchase and author signing following the event. Light reception.

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Please prepare yourselves for a night of food, dancing, speakers, fun and culture as George Mason University's Students for Justice in Palestine host Palestinian Culture Night! The event will host student performers, dabkeh, and speakers from various organizations in solidarity with the Palestinian cause! Proceeds will support The Free Gaza Movement and help build SJP's mock apartheid wall on the George Mason Campus! This is an open event, so bring all of your family and friends for a night of awareness through culture! Parking will be available, so come one and come all, this is not an event to miss! * $10.00 per person at the door When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Where: GMU - Johnson Center Bistro Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Students for Justice in Palestine George Mason University gmu.sjp@gmail.com gmusjp.wordpress.com

In December 2009 almost 1400 activists from 43 countries took part in the Gaza Freedom March, an attempt to break the blockade of Gaza being imposed by the Israeli and Egyptian governments. Jean Athey, who participated in the march, is Coordinator of Peace Action Montgomery and a member of the Board of Peace Action. In October 2008 Jean also volunteered with the International Solidarity Movement in Palestine for the olive harvest and at the Jerusalem home of a Palestinian family threatened with eviction by the Israeli government.

Dr. Naser Alsharif will present on Palestine at the University of Nebraska Omaha February 16, 2010. A Q&A session will follow. Free refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public. Time: Feb 16 6-8pm Place: Nebraska Rm, UNO Student Center Hosted by the Muslim Student Association

Author Richard Becker (Palestine, Israel and the US Empire) will present at a location yet to be determined in Cazenovia NY (1/2 hour from Syracuse). He will discuss historical and current perspectives relating to the conflict and will hold a Q & A afterwards. Houmous, pita, etc. will be served. A table with take-home information, items for sale, and petitions to sign will be at the event. Sponsored by: CNY Working for a Just Peace in Palaestine & Israel.

Monadel Herzollah, national coordinator for the US Palestine Community Network and Rebecca Tumposky, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network organizer, will demonstrate how human rights activists can appropriately work together without giving an appearance of normalcy or parity of suffering.

The Hawaii Sabeel Conference will take place Feb 26-27 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Honolulu and will feature internationally known Palestinian and Israeli and American Jewish, Christian and Muslim speakers on the theme "What Does Justice Require of US ?" The conference will focus on the key role of US taxpayers in enabling violence and injustice in Palestine/Israel and what Americans can do to promote justice, peace, and reconciliation in the "Holy Land". Speakers include Naim Ateek, Jeff Halper, Craig and Cindy Corrie, Mohammed Alatar, Laila Al-Marayati, Richard Toll, Mark Braverman, and Anna Baltzer.

Author Richard Becker will discuss his book highlighting historical realities and current conditions in Occupied Palestine. Becker's book will be offered for sale at the event. There will be a Q & A period afterwards. This event is hosted by: CNY Working for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel.

Monadel Herzollah, national coordinator for the US Palestine Community Network and Rebecca Tumposky, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network organizer, will demonstrate how human rights activists can appropriately work together without giving an appearance of normalcy or parity of suffering.

Monadel Herzollah, national coordinator for the US Palestine Community Network and Rebecca Tumposky, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network organizer, will demonstrate how human rights activists can appropriately work together without giving an appearance of normalcy or parity of suffering.

Back by popular demand! ALI ABUNIMAH, co-founder of the Electronic Intifada and author of “One Country: A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse,” speaks on “How We Can Complete the Gaza Freedom March,” Tickets $15, $8 for students: www.mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542, events@mecaforpeace.org. $15 tickets also at area bookstores: (East Bay) Diesel, Pegasus/Solano, Pegasus/Shattuck, Walden Pond; (SF) Modern Times. Benefit for children in Gaza, no one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted.

For the second year in a row, the US Campaign is teaming up with member group Interfaith Peace-Builders to organize Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. Join us on March 7-8, 2010, to network, gain important skills, and make an impact in the halls of Congress. Workshops will provide essential skills on current topics of interest for US-based activists. Experienced leaders and experts will facilitate sessions addressing topics such as United States Policy and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Engaging Elected Officials for an End to Military Aid and a Just Foreign Policy; Broadening the Discourse: Making Change in Your Local Media; Coalition Building; and other subjects essential to seasoned activists and beginners alike.

For the second year in a row, the US Campaign is teaming up with member group Interfaith Peace-Builders to organize Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Days in Washington, D.C. Join us on March 7-8, 2010, to network, gain important skills, and make an impact in the halls of Congress. Workshops will provide essential skills on current topics of interest for US-based activists. The lobby day corresponds with an important time in the congressional calendar when budget appropriations (including military aid to Israel) are being debated and decided.

Guest presenters Pat Hewett and Bill and Genie Durland talk about their recent travels to Gaza and the urgent needs there.

Monthly vigil in Westchester, NY, in solidarity with the people of Palestine to: End the Occupation of Palestine End the Siege of Gaza

Oregon State University's Department of Anthropology, Office of the Vice-President of Student Affairs, Center for the Humanities, and the University Theatre present the play My Name is Rachel Corrie October 21-25 at Withycombe Hall on the OSU campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Pre-show lectures exploring events surrounding the play and post-play discussions are scheduled for each performance. The play was created by editors Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from the writings of Rachel Corrie, a student at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, who went to Gaza to work for Palestinian human rights and was tragically killed there on March 16, 2003. The London Guardian reported that when theater is as “good as this,” it will “send us out enriched by other people’s passionate concerns.” The role of Rachel is performed by Elizabeth Helman, director of the 2009 Bard in the Quad’s Twelfth Night and faculty member in Theatre Arts at Oregon State. The play is directed by Charlotte Headrick and design is by George Caldwell. Tickets are available at the door - $2 recommended donation. The following pre-show talks will be held in Withycombe Hall 62 (the Green Room): Wednesday, October 21st, 6:30 PM Theresa May, Theatre Arts, University of Oregon Radical Theater versus Theater about Radicals: Thoughts on My Name Is Rachel Corrie Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30 PM Steve Niva, Government and International Studies, The Evergreen State College Student Activism and Rachel Corrie Friday, October 23rd, 6:30 PM Smadar Lavie, Anthropology, University of Virginia Israel, Palestine, and Rachel Corrie Saturday, October 24th, 6:30 PM Joel Beinin, History, Stanford University Historical Context of My Name Is Rachel Corrie Sunday, October 25th, 1:00 PM Craig and Cindy Corrie (Rachel¹s parents) Olympia, Washington Continuing Rachel¹s Work in the Gaza Strip

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday Jan. 18 at 7pm. Tonight's movie is "Occupation 101" and focuses on root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With the recent level of violence and tension in that region this documentary is more relevant than ever. Show up early to enjoy refreshments, stay late to discuss the movie and write letters to elected officials - and browse our selection of 20,000 books.