FOSNA’s Fall Tour!
From regional conferences to roundtable discussions, Friends of Sabeel North America has an action-packed autumn! Please join us both virtually and in-person as we tour this fall. We invite you to join us for the following:
September 24: Seattle and online!
The Holy Land – What's Next?
FOSNA is incredibly proud to spread the word about this important event, held in honor of our founding Executive Director, Rev. Richard K. Toll. This symposium brings together prominent voices from different religious backgrounds to ask where the struggle to achieve justice and peace in the Israel-Palestine goes from here. Participants include:
Richard K. Toll, Founding Executive Director, Friends of Sabeel North America
Naim Ateek, Founder, Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Don Wagner, former National Program Director, Friends of Sabeel North America
Jonathan Kuttab, Executive Director, Friends of Sabeel North America
Mark Braverman, Executive Director, Kairos U.S.A.
Alice Rothchild, Jewish writer and social activist for peace
Ranna Harb, Co-Founder, Falastiniyat (Palestinian diaspora collective)
October 1: Webinar
Christian Support for the State of Israel: Is it Biblical?
Hosted by FOSNA LA/OC
Join us on October 1st to discover the historical roots and far-reaching influence of Christian Zionism; explore with biblical scholars fundamental errors in the use of scripture to support this doctrine.
Hear from clergy in Bethlehem about the impact of this theology on the ground in the Holy Land and particularly how it affects the lives of the Christian community in Israel and Palestine.
In this conference, we will consider how we can respond to Christian Zionist theology and bring love-inspired, biblically-based teaching and action to our congregations and communities.
October 2: Minneapolis
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (TCAFF)
FOSNA is proud to sponsor the Palestinian documentary Foragers (2022) Directed by Jumana Manna at this year's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, held by Mizna. Foragers depicts the dramas around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants in Palestine/Israel with wry humor and a meditative pace. Rent the film online from September 29th - October 2nd or catch the screening Sunday, Oct 2nd, 1:00 PM @ The Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hosted and Facilitated by Friends of Sabeel Colorado:
October 6: Denver
How to Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Conversation with Jonathan Kuttab
University of Denver
Margery Reed Hall 113 (Reiman Theatre), 5:00pm
Sponsored by the Center for Middle East Studies
October 7: Denver
Faith, Hope, and Love: The Work and Life of Palestinian Christians
Iliff School of Theology is pleased to welcome Dr. Jonathan Kuttab, Executive Director, Friends of Sabeel North America for an in-person roundtable discussion on Friday, October 7th from 12 – 2 PM in Shattuck Hall on the Iliff campus. Dr. Kuttab will discuss topics ranging from nonviolent peacemaking, Palestinian human rights, Palestinian Liberation Theology, and a One State solution as the way forward for justice and peace in the Holy Land. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish and we will provide beverages. Please confirm your attendance by emailing cwarejoseph@iliff.edu. Please also provide your proof of COVID vaccination to HumanResources@iliff.edu. All are welcome!
Friday, October 7th from 12 – 2 PM
Shattuck Hall, Iliff School of Theology
October 7: Fort Collins
Palestine: A First-Person Perspective
Heart of the Rockies Christian Church is hosting a gathering with Jonathan Kuttab, well-known international human rights attorney, Friday evening, October 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Presentation and discussion with members of the church and community activists who are involved with Palestine justice work. Come and share in the conversation.
Friday, Oct 7, 6-8 pm
Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, Fort Collins
October 8: Denver
Together for Palestine
Together for Palestine is a free festival put on by the Center for Freedom and Justice-Colorado. The festival celebrating Palestinian culture and history, will be a space to listen, learn and experience the people of the Holy Land. Speakers include: Samia Halaby, Jonathan Kuttab, Iman Jodeh, Bessan Adi, and Joel Northam.
There will be:
Face painting and Henna tattoos
Debka performances
Artwork
Historical artifacts including pottery, jewelry, costumes, hand embroidery, olive wood carvings and glass
A Bedouin tent for hanging out in and taking pictures
Imported food and handwork products, books and apparel items for sale
Food provided by The Jerusalem Cafe and The Phoenician Grill
11am - 5pm
23 Lincoln Street
South Broadway Christian Church
Denver, Colorado
Hosted and Facilitated by SABEEL-Hawai'i:
October 15: Honolulu
Palestine: A New Vision for Peace with Justice
SABEEL-Hawai’i presents: Debunking the Two-State Solution with Jonathan Kuttab
Cosponsored by: SFJP@UH, JVP-Hawai’i, Ka Lāhui Hawai’i Kōmike Kalai’āina
Saturday, October 15th 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu Hawai'i
October 16: Honolulu
Being a Christian Voice for Palestine: The Past, Present & Future of Friends of Sabeel North America
St. Clements Episcopal Church invites you to come learn about the mission, work, and impact of Friends of Sabeel North America. Join FOSNA Executive Director Jonathan Kuttab for two services. Join us at 8:00am or 10:15am with breakfast in-between.
Sunday, October 8:00am & 10:15am
St. Clement's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
October 21: Honolulu
The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict from a Christian Palestinian Perspective
Afternoon workshop for Education Day–Peace & Reconciliation at Convention 54: the Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
12:30 pm
'Iolani School, Honolulu Hawai'i
Hosted and Facilitated by NorCal Sabeel:
October 25: Berkeley
Targeting the Lawyers & Journalists: Israel’s War on Civil Society
With Jonathan Kuttab, co-founder of Al-Haq and Nonviolence International and Executive Director of Friends of Sabeel North America
Join us at Berkeley Law School in Booth Auditorium, October 25th at 4:00pm or watch it live online.
Hosted by Dr. Hatem Bazian, sponsored by NorCal Sabeel, JVP-Bay Area, Palestine Studies Working Group, Ethnic Studies Department, IROP, ISC, Islamophobia Studies Journal, MENALSA, LSJP, Berkeley MLSA, AMPR.
October 26: Berkeley
The Crisis of "Liberal" Christian Zionism: Pursuing Authentic Theologies of Liberation, Justice, & Peace
Graduate Theology Union
Berkeley, California
Stay tuned for more details!
Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, Jerusalem:
Weekly
Sabeel Prayer Service. Join Sabeel every Thursday (6pm Jerusalem) for online Bible Study, discussion, and prayer. Examine scripture in light of the ongoing realities confronting the Palestinian Church and the pursuit of Palestinian liberation.
Wave of Prayer. Subscribe to receive Sabeel's Wave of Prayer, enabling friends of Sabeel around the world to pray over issues of critical concern to the Holy Land on a weekly basis.
Kumi Now! (Week 38) Blockade of Gaza. Implemented in 2006, the Israeli blockade of Gaza was intended to punish Hamas for their victory in the 2006 elections. However, the reality is that children, families, and ordinary citizens are most punished by the blockade. In Week 13 we outlined the unsustainable living conditions caused by Israel’s blockade of Gaza and the internal political struggle. This week, given the extreme nature of the oppression facing Gazans, we’d like to go into a little more detail on specific issues in Gaza: Gaza’s Infrastructure; Farmland in Gaza; Gazan Women. Here’s what you need to know about the injustice of the blockade and what you can do so that together we can rise up to stop the blockade.
Take Action!
Write to CEO Glenn Fogel!
Tell Booking.com to defend their warning on Israeli settlements and go further!
(Adalah Justice Project) Booking.com plans to add a “warning” to listings in West Bank settlements that identifies the area as “occupied” and warns "visiting the area may be accompanied by an increased risk to safety and human rights, or other risks to the local community and visitors.”
While this is only a first step, they are already under pressure from the Israeli government to reverse their decision.
Join us to tell Booking.com to stand strong against pressure and to stop facilitating tourism on stolen Palestinian land.