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SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism with Nancy Roberts
DESCRIPTION: Wheaton Public Library* – Meeting Room C\n️ Tuesdays | September 9 – October 7\, 2025\n6:00 PM (In-Person Only)\n️ Light dinner will be served\n\nJoin us for an in-depth journey across five compelling sessions unpacking the historical\, political\, and spiritual dimensions of Palestine’s struggle through the lens of settler colonialism and resistance. Guided by renowned author\, translator\, and educator Nancy Roberts\, each week explores a crucial piece of the narrative: \n\n  \n Workshop Schedule:\nSept 9 – Intro & Grounding\nSept 16 – Domination & Displacement\nSept 23 – Gaza\, East Jerusalem\, and the West Bank\nSept 30 – A Look at Christian Zionism\nOct 7 – Resistance: Past and Present\n \n\nYou can register to join us for any or all the sessions. If you want to come for multiple sessions\, please register for each session separately. \n️ Registration Link: https://bit.ly/WhyPalestineMatters\nOr scan the QR code on the flyer \n\n  \nLocation\nWheaton Public Library*– Meeting Room C\n225 N Cross St\, Wheaton\, IL 60187\n*The Wheaton Public Library provides meeting space as a community service. The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individual or organization. \n\n  \nHosted by: Advocates for Justice\nLet’s learn\, reflect\, and build solidarity together. \nSpace is limited – Register today! \nFor more resources: Linktree: https://bit.ly/3R31cm6
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/why-palestine-matters-the-struggle-to-end-colonialism-with-nancy-roberts/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,workshop
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SUMMARY:You're Invited: "Where Olive Trees Weep" Documentary Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful evening of truth\, resilience\, and resistance as part of the Gros Institute’s Annual 2025 Peace Teach-In. We will be screening the groundbreaking documentary Where Olive Trees Weep\, featuring Ashira Darwish\, Ahed Tamimi\, and Dr. Gabor Maté—a haunting yet hopeful exploration of Palestinian struggle\, trauma\, and steadfastness. \n\n Date: Monday\, October 13\, 2025\nTime: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM (Reception with light refreshments begins at 5:00 PM)\nLocation: Lewis University\,\nSt. Charles Borromeo Flight Deck Dining Room (SB 106)\n101 W Airport Road\, Romeoville\, IL 60446 \nPost-screening discussion with featured speaker Ashira Darwish \nFree Admission – In-person attendance only\n✅ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WOTWLEWIS or scan the QR code on the flyer. \nCome witness stories of survival and resistance—and be part of the conversation on justice\, freedom\, and collective liberation. \nBecause no one is free until we are all free.
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/youre-invited-where-olive-trees-weep-documentary-screening-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Documentary Screening,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Allies: What Does Zionism Mean to You?
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited \nMeet Your Allies: What Does Zionism Mean to You? \nSunday\, October 19\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nPeace Memorial Church\n10300 W. 131st St\, Palos Park\, IL 60464 \nJoin the Conversation \nZionism is deeply tied to the history and lived reality of Palestinians. For many\, Zionism represents the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 and the ongoing displacement of Palestinian people. For others\, it carries religious or political significance. \nThis gathering will provide a safe and respectful platform to: \n\nExplore the historical and current connections between Zionism and Palestine\nLearn about the creation of Zionism before 1948 and its political agenda\nExplore the difference between Zionism and Judaism\nUnderstand how Zionism is seen across different communities and traditions\nBuild connections across faiths and backgrounds\nEngage in open\, courageous dialogue\n\nRegister Today \nReserve your spot by visiting:\nhttps://bit.ly/Zionism2You\nor scan the QR code on the flyer.
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/meet-your-allies-what-does-zionism-mean-to-you/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:No Other Land: Award-Winning Documentary Screening + Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the Academy Award-Winning documentary No Other Land — a gripping\, unforgettable story of land\, loss\, and resistance in Palestine. This powerful film has moved audiences worldwide and is now coming to Lake Forest. \n️ Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025\n6:00 PM\nGorton Center – 400 E. Illinois Rd.\, Lake Forest\, IL 60045 \nFollowed by a Panel Discussion\nLight refreshments will be served\n️ Free Admission — In-Person Only \n Register here: https://bit.ly/nolforest\nOr scan the QR code on the flyer \nCome for the film\, stay for the dialogue. Let’s gather\, witness\, and reflect together.—-
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/no-other-land-award-winning-documentary-screening-panel/
CATEGORIES:Documentary Screening,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Allies: Christianity in Mesopotamia
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Meet Your Allies\nChristianity in Mesopotamia \nAdvocates 4 Justice warmly invites you to a special Meet Your Allies gathering exploring the deep and often overlooked roots of Christianity in Mesopotamia—the birthplace of some of the world’s oldest Christian communities. \nThe cradle of civilization has had a rich history of peoples\, cultures\, languages\, and religion over thousands of years. Join us for an afternoon of community in which we discuss how Christianity fits into this ancient tapestry. \nPastor Nathan Perrin will also share with us stories of his recent trip to Iraq. \nA painting by local artist Eric Cluth of the Church of St. Porphyrios as it once stood will be available for silent auction\, with prints also for sale. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Location:\nLombard Mennonite Church\n528 E Madison St\nLombard\, IL 60148 \n🎟 Registration:\nPlease register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/2zax927s \nAll are welcome. We encourage attendees to come curious\, open-hearted\, and ready to engage in respectful conversation. \nWe look forward to meeting you and continuing the work of education\, solidarity\, and justice—together. \nAdvocates 4 Justice\nMeet Your Allies Series
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/meet-your-allies-christianity-in-mesopotamia/
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SUMMARY:The Occupation of the American Mind
DESCRIPTION:Advocates 4 Justice is hosting a virtual screening and discussion on January 13 at 6pm\, and everyone’s invited!\n\nWe’ll be watching The Occupation of the American Mind\, a documentary that explores how public narratives are shaped; about Israel and Palestine\, about conflict\, about power\, and how these narratives influence what Americans come to see as normal\, acceptable\, or inevitable.\n\nThe documentary opens a door to a broader conversation about our own society. How the stories we are told affect the way marginalized communities are viewed and treated here in the United States\, including immigrants\, people of color\, and other groups who often experience unequal treatment or diminished protections.\n\nThis is not about blame or ideology. It’s about awareness. It’s about understanding how narratives shape policy\, how policy shapes lives\, and why informed\, thoughtful civic participation matters.\n\nWe’ll talk about how this connects to human rights\, racial justice\, immigrant justice\, and ultimately to the kind of leadership we choose and the kind of political system we build through our votes.\n\nJoin this free virtual screening and discussion. It’s open to anyone who wants to learn\, reflect\, and engage respectfully. You may also get a chance to hear from some of our new generation of candidates.\nPre-registration is required. Please register here: tinyurl.com/NoAIPAC
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/the-occupation-of-the-american-mind/
CATEGORIES:Documentary Screening,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Allies
DESCRIPTION:Racism against Muslims is rampant in our country and we need to stand up against it. We need to come together as diverse communities to protect one another and unite. \nIf we remain divided\, and make it easy for the government to pin us against each other\, these fascist leaders will continue to use us as pawns in their dirty\, corrupt games. \nWhen our communities are in danger\, we need to stand strong together. By sharing spaces to learn about one another\, we build relationships and bonds that can not be broken by myths and false information. \nLet’s start by coming together for a meaningful community conversation about Confronting Islamophobia in America. \n🗓 Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\n🕒 3–6 PM\n📍 Al Nahda Center – Oak Lawn \nFeaturing panelists and authors Anna Piela and Michael Woolf (Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice). \nWe’ll be discussing: \n• The realities of Islamophobia in America\n• The role of solidarity in confronting hate\n• How Muslims and allies can challenge racism and division \nThis is a space to connect with advocates\, faith leaders\, and community members committed to justice and understanding. \n✅ Free admission (in-person only)\n🍽 Refreshments will be served \nRegister here:\ntinyurl.com/MYAIslam \nHosted by:\nAdvocates 4 Justice | Al Nahda Center | Mennonite Action Chicago | Challenging Islamophobia Together Chicagoland (CITC) \nCome be part of a respectful\, grounded dialogue where every voice matters 🤝
URL:https://afjchicago.org/event/meet-your-allies/
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