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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/
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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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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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