susan abulhawa is currently in Palestine installing two new playgrounds

for more information, visit her trip blog at http://pfp2008trip.blogspot.com/

Susan Abulhawa among Three Artists to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Evelyn Abdalah Menconi

Evelyn Abdalah Menconi
Memorial Cultural Series
Co-Sponsors:
The William G. Abdalah Library, The American-Arab Media Foundation, and Tawassul

Remembrance, Images, & Musical Resonance
The Palestinian Narrative ♦ Muslim Women and the Veil ♦ Qanun Expressions

In Commemoration of the Palestinian Nakba and the Armenian Genocide

Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall
Reception: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Lobby, Rabb Lecture Hall
Program: 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Susan Abulhawa is the author of the novel, The Scar of David, which portrays the Palestinian narrative from the Nakba to the present. She will discuss and read from her novel.

Rania Matar is a documentary photographer. She will present and elucidate her photographic series on Muslim Women and the Veil: Modesty, Fashion, Devotion, or Statement.

Jamal Sinno is a master qanunist. He will play traditional musical selections throughout the program.

The Series honors the legacy of the late Dr. Evelyn Abdalah Menconi, known for introducing Arab cultural traditions to the public and highlighting achievements of gifted Arab-Americans.

For library information and directions, go to http://www.bpl.org/ or call 617.536.5400.
Open to the public - Wheelchair accessible - Assistive listening devices are available. To request a sign language interpreter or for help with other special needs, call 617.536.5400 x2295 or 617.536.7855 (TTY) at least two weeks before the program.

For program information, please call 781-648-1245.

Susan Abulhawa will lead a workshop at the Sabeel Conference in April

http://www.fosna.org/conferences_and_trips/documents/PhiladelphiaConferenceTwoPageFlyer_001.pdf

Philadelphia Sabeel Conference

IN SEARCH OF A HOMELAND
Israelis and Palestinians seek peace, place and security in the Middle East

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, former Palestinian spokesperson
and Minister of Higher Education

Read bio at UC Berkeley website: http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/Elberg/Ashrawi/Ashrawi.html

April 25-26, 2008
A two day conference will be held at Villanova University, Connelly Center to promote education and advocacy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sixty years ago in 1948, Israel celebrated its
independence while Palestinians endured their Nakba, or catastrophe, as they fled their land as refugees. Various speakers will address the history and root causes of the conflict as well as the current realities and hopes for peace. Workshops will offer time for discussion and advice. There will also be a film screening, cultural event, and art exhibit by renowned local artist Rajie Cook. Many of the speakers will be available for other interviews or events.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Rev. Naim Ateek, Director, Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, Jerusalem
Christian Strategies for Non-Violent Peacemaking
Dr. Marc Ellis, Director for Jewish Studies, Baylor University
The Jewish Dream and the 1948 Reality
Dr. Elia Zureik, Emeritus Faculty, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
A Journey of 60 years; the Story of Palestinian Refugees
Dr. Yvonne Haddad, History of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Georgetown University Understanding our Muslim Friends
Jeff Halper, Coordinator, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, (2006 Nobel Peace Prize nominee) Reframing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A View from the Ground
John Hubers, Former Middle East Director, Reformed Church of America. Whose Homeland Is It? Confronting Christian Zionism
Susan Abulhawa, Author and founder of Playgrounds for Palestine.
Fr. John Sullivan and Sr. Maria Rieckelman, Maryknoll Missionaries Led six pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
Rev. Kail Ellis, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Science, Villanova University
Dr. Roger Allen, Professor of Arabic, University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Linda Hanna and Leila Barclay, Environmental Impact of War; Jewish Voice for Peace members, Jewish Anti-Occupation Activism

SPONSORS
The Ecumenical Working Group for Middle East Peace, Philadelphia area; The Villanova Center for Peace and Justice Education, and The Office of Justice and Peace of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova; Friends of Sabeel—North America. Sabeel (Arabic for "the way") is a
Jerusalem based ecumenical peace movement initiated by Palestinian Christians.

Register Online: www.fosna.org

Contact: Rev. David Yeaworth D.Yeaworth@worldnet.att.net 610-525-2776
Bishop Allen Bartlett allen.jerrie@worldnet.att.net 215-928-0506 Joyce
Wilson jdw225@comcast.net 267-909-8085

Susan Abulhawa to be keynote speaker at PAWA's annual banquet

The Palestinian-American Women's Association (PAWA) cordially invites you to International Women's Day Commemoration

We Shall Never Forget
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Nakba

keynote address by: Susan Abulhawa, Award Winning author of The Scar of David

also featuring:
Khalil Bendib, Political Cartoonist
A Debka Group
and much more..

Saturday, March 8th 2008
6:00 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Arabic Dinner

La Mirada Holiday Inn
14299 Firestone Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638

For tickets and more information: 949-369-6510 or 909-861-8645

Gold Tables: $1000, Silver Tables: $800, Bronze Tables: $650
Adults: $50, Students: $40T

ickets also available on our website:http://www.pawasca.org/