Author: Rich Gardner

The Philadelphia Inquirer published on Sunday two pieces on the Kimmel center protests over he Philadelphia Orchestra going to Israel to play there. http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/philadelphia-orchestra-tour-israel-palestine-opinion-20180426.html The first link here is to a piece that is sympathetic to the Palestinians and to BDS. As of Monday morning, it has 18 comments, many of them critical. http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-orchestras-israel-tour-cultural-exchange-opinion-20180427.html The …

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Philly BDS invites you  to learn about “Philly, Don’t Orchestrate Apartheid.”   Despite Israel’s decades-long documented suppression of Palestinian voices and Palestinian human rights the Philadelphia Orchestra has made plans to perform in Israel this June. Despite the calls from the local community calling for the boycott of this trip, the Philadelphia Orchestra is claiming …

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Latest photoessay has details on how to get the latest news on protest dates. There is no long-term schedule for protests at the Kimmel Center to address the Philadelphia Orchestra playing in Israel next month. Protest are decided on about a week in advance. This week’s rally in front of the Center is Saturday, April …

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12Apr2018 Pre-event press release: Thursday, April 12, 6-8pm Philly Don’t Orchestrate Apartheid! Honoring Martyrs of March 30 Candle light vigil and speak out outside the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad, Philadelphia Despite massive outcry from communities in Philadelphia and around the world, the Philadelphia Orchestra is doubling down on their decision to visit Israel this summer …

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Photo by Rich Gardner The Kimmel Center is situated on the Philly Walk of Fame, a two block long section of the Avenue of the Arts in which notable musical performers who were born, lived or died in this city are honored with plaques set into the sidewalk. The speakers of the April 6 event …

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Update: August Flyer ——- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Why Palestine Matters, The Struggle To End Colonialism,” Contact: Noushin Framke (609) 891-8595 April 3, 2018 — Louisville, KY The Israel Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (USA) [IPMN] is pleased to announce the publication of Why Palestine Matters, The Struggle To End Colonialism, a new book …

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