human rights

Did Abraham exist?

During the course of our interview, my guest, Brigitte Jaensch, repeated the following words: “If Abraham did exist…”  It turns out that most of the expansion of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank is a direct result of the belief that this land was given to Abraham by God.  In addition, Israelis are discouraged from going into the west bank perhaps because the truth would be too difficult for people of conscience to witness.  But it got me thinking…

Testimony from participants in the Freedom Flotilla who were attacked by Israeli Forces

Testimony from human rights workers who survived the Israeli Navy’s attack on the May, 2010 unarmed Freedom Flotilla that was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Nine people were killed and over 50 wounded in the attack. San Francisco Bay Area activists Kathy Sheetz and Gene St. Onge were among the over 600 passengers and crew members. Donation requested. Pioneer Congregational, 2700 L Street, Sacramento. More info: 916-448-7157; sacpeace [at] dcn [dot] org

KDVS Presents: 
No
Event Date: 
July 29, 2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Pioneer Congregational, 2700 L Street, Sacramento.
Cost: 
donation

Right to Education under Siege and Occupation

Wednesday, August 4, 7pm, Right to Education under Siege and Occupation - A presentation and discussion addressing the challenges facing young Palestinians.
Sierra Arden United Church of Christ, Pilgrim Hall, 890 Morse (corner of Morse and Northrup) Sacramento
Berlanty Azzam, the courageous young Bethlehem University graduate from Gaza will tell the story of her harrowing deportation from the West Bank last year, just weeks before she was set to graduate. This visit marks the first time she has been allowed to leave Gaza.  Contact: 916 448-7157   email: info [at] SacramentoBethlehem [dot] org

KDVS Presents: 
No
Event Date: 
August 4, 2010 (All day)
Venue: 
Sierra Arden United Church of Christ
Ages: 
All Ages
Cost: 
free
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