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Forum: May 1948 — A New State for Israelis, A Nakba (Catastrophe) for Palestinians
Part of our "Visions for Peace" series
Behind the headlines on the 60th anniversary of Israel is the story of the Palestinians. Many thousands were expelled or fled into refugee camps to make way for the Jewish state. This violent turmoil comprises the Palestinian Nakba.
Join us for a panel discussion of the issues and emotions associated with the events of 1948 — and why they still matter.
Questions to be addressed:
*Is "catastrophe" an exaggeration?
*Was Palestine "a land without a people?"
*How can a just peace come to this troubled region?
Panelists:
Nadia Hijab, Senior Fellow at Institute for Palestine Studies
Adam Horowitz, founder of Jews Against the Occupation; works in the American Friends Service Committee Peace-Building Program, coordinates Faces of Hope campaign
Professor Zachary Lockman, Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, New York University
Discussion, questions and answers will follow the presentations
Co-Sponsors: Brooklyn For Peace; Peace and Social Action Committee of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Location:
Brooklyn Friends Meeting House, 110 Schermerhorn Street, (corner of Boerum Place), Downtown Brooklyn
See a map.
Transportation:
Train: A/C/F to Borough Hall/Jay St; G to Hoyt/Schermerhorn; 2,3,4,5,M,R to Court St/Borough Hall;
Bus: B25,26,28,37,41,61,75 to downtown Brooklyn
Admission: Free; donations accepted
Download a flyer (PDF)
Information: 718-624-5921 or e-mail is.pales@brooklynpeace.org
Monday, May 26, 6:30–9:30 pm
Fundraiser! Support peace and justice work of Brooklyn For Peace
Join Mike Farrell, Actor and activist, aka Captain B J Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H
Entertainment by Dave Lippman aka George Shrub, the world's only known singing CIA agent
Enjoy politics, performance, food and fellowship
Location: Madiba Restaurant, South African cuisine
195 DeKalb Ave (at Carlton,) Fort Greene, Brooklyn Get directions
Tickets are $100 for one; $150 for two
Order tickets or make a tax-deductible contribution online or mail check to BFP, PMB 106, 41 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Please confirm space before mailing your check by calling 718-624-5921 or emailing fundraising@@brooklynpeace.org
 War No More!
Our monthly cable TV program, airing the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 p.m.
Next program, May 14, 10:00 pm
Channel 35 (TimeWarner)
Channel 68 (Cablevision)
To watch from anywhere on your computer, go to http://www.briconline.org/bcat/default.asp scroll down to "Watch BCAT Live" and click on Channel 2. Programs are not archived; you must watch at 10 pm on Wednesday
Collect Supplies for Darfurian Refugees in Chad
Brooklyn For Peace is sending desperately needed supplies to the refugee camps on the Chadian border through the Darfur People Association of New York. Over 200,000 refugees fleeing the genocidal violence in Darfur have crossed the border into Chad, where they are living in refugee camps with scarce resources.The camps are in need of warm weather clothing, school supplies, and powdered milk.
You can help by donating what you have or by approaching local businesses and asking them to donate supplies. For drop-off information or to get involved contact: darfur@brooklynpeace.org.
Neighborhood Peace Groups
Bay Ridge Neighbors for Peace
Meets first and third Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Mazza Plaza Restaurant, 8002 Fifth Ave (corner
of 80th St) R train to 77th St.
Email bayridgepeace@yahoo.com or call 646-546-6422 for information
Fort Greene
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Prospect Lefferts Voices for Peace and Justice
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Brooklyn For Peace Meeting Schedule
Anti-militarism Committee (counter-recruitment):
 To be announced
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Darfur Crisis Committee:
To be announced
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Iraq Committee
To be announced
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Israel-Palestine Committee
To be announced
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Israel-Palestine Reading Group
To be announced
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Peace Fair
To be announced
email: peacefair@brooklynpeace.org
UNICEF
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Board of Directors (Executive Committee)
To be announced
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Meetings of our committees and of the Executive Board are open to all members. Call 718–624–5921 or e-mail for information on location.
Peace Vigils
Peace Vigil at Ground Zero
Every Sunday and Monday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Lower Manhattan Peace Coalition
Church Street between Vesey and Fulton (behind St. Paul Chapel, facing Ground Zero)
For more information, e-mail LOMAPC@aol.com
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