There’s been a problem when it comes to criticizing the actions and philosophy of the state of Israel. That is that people are deliberately muddying the waters by conflating legitimate criticism with anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism is opposition to the Jewish people as a whole and in its worst version, advocates their destruction. Unfortunately, the New York …
Well, THAT’S pretty cool! Not entirely clear what the political perspective of this piece was, but it reports accurately (See here) that S.1 has not made it through the Senate yet. As Congress.gov says, the following Act is part of S.1: Combating BDS Act of 2019 The bill allows a state or local government to …
Christian Peacemaker Teams Palestine needs you! URGENT CALL FOR RESERVISTS AND INTERNS Due to last year’s denials at the border, CPT Palestine is at risk. We call on the CPT community for immediate action, so that we may continue to be present with our partners in al-Khalil/Hebron. Presence on team requested by 4th week of …
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This Saturday (January 12), starting at Noon ET (7 pm Palestine time), our friend and colleague Yousef Aljamal will be “Live” on our Facebook page, discussing Israel’s “Cast Lead” assault on Gaza and its legacies. The video of Yousef’s FB “Live” will subsequently be available on Facebook– but watching it actually “Live”, perhaps with a …
Palestinians claim that Israel owes them $100 billion for their lands expropriated in the Nakba in 1948 and 1967. Israel has now responded with a claim for $250 billion from seven surrounding Arab countries and Iran for Jewish residents of those countries that allegedly lost their property during the same period. The Trump Administration has …
Dear friends, On Sunday, December 30 at 3:00 PM the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will host Watch Night for Racial Justice – An Evening of Jazz at the Cathedral, a concert benefiting POWER. The line-up of jazz, gospel, and spiritual artists will include the Intermezzo Choir under director Carrie Lessene, the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir directed …
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