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Madison Weekly Vigil Against War
Thursdays, Williamson & Blair Streets, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Madison Weekly Vigil in Support of Palestine
Fridays, UW Memorial Library, 12 pm – 1 pm
Upcoming Andaleeb Cartonera Bookmaking Workshops
Make a book cover to raise awareness about Palestine and the genocide in Gaza!
2022.03.16: 19th Annual Rachel Corrie Commemoration
Register in advance for this webinar March 16, 2022, 7 pm CT/5 pm PT Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and Madison-Rafah…
2022.03.05: AFRICaide International Women’s Day
More info & registration
2022.02.24: Keffiyeh Thursday — Every Thursday
Students for Justice in Palestine – UW Madison Memorial Union 5 pm More information
2022.02.23: Webinar: Determined to Stay
Register Here
2022.01.21: Just World podcast “The World From Palestine”!
Dear Friends– Happy Martin Luther King Day! I hope it finds you well. This week, on Friday, Just World Ed will be launching our new…
2021.12.12: Online Film: To Treat Kids Like Me in Gaza
Screening & discussion Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 1:00 PM CST With severe medicine shortages and an overstretched health care system in Gaza, children in need…
2021.12.08: “Reality Under Apartheid” Virtual Tour
10 am Central Time If Not Now and the Palestine Institute of Public Diplomacy (PIPD) present an hour long virtual tour of Palestinian neighborhoods and…
2021.12.06: Webinar: “Teaching Hard Truths”
Black and Palestinian Perspectives on the Power of Education and Action via Zoom Who: Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock, Co-Founder and Executive Director of we are…
2021.11.29: WORT on #PalestineDay
UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People It’s Background and Enduring Importance WORT Access Hour 8-9 pm, 89.9 FM or listen live online…
2021.11.28: WORT World View on the Al Samud Playground Campaign
Beginning 32:37 Gil Halstead interviews Samir El-Omari about our new campaign for the Al Samud playground at a Hebron kindergarten.
2021.11.28: Defund Racism Webinar: A Palestinian Call for Solidarity
12 Noon Central Time Join Christian Peacemaker Teams-Palestine and the Good Shepherd Collective for a conversation on international structures and funding sources that perpetuate racism…
2021.11.20: Palestinian Children in Israel’s Military Detention System
Israeli soldiers knelt on top of 16-year-old Osama while holding him at gunpoint, arrested 17-year-old Qusai in his home at three in the morning, and…
2021.11.18: UN World Children’s Day Webinar
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Greenwich, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Central The Children of Gaza: Register now! Palestine Solidarity Campaign, The Hands Up Project…
2021.11.08: Free Virtual Film Screening of Naila and the Uprising
The Coulee Region Coalition for Palestinian Rights is sponsoring a free, virtual screening of the film Naila and the Uprising. When a nation-wide uprising breaks…
2021.11.08-11: The Other Israel Film Festival
The Other Israel Film Festival Streaming two films from Breaking the Silence The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation The latest from…
2021.10.22: 2021 Edward Said Memorial Lecture with Susan Abulhawa
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern The Jerusalem Fund In this year’s Edward Said Memorial Lecture, Susan Abulhawa will provide valuable insight into Israel’s global…
2021.10.21: Google and Amazon employees against Project Nimbus
Four Google & Amazon Employees to Speak Out About Historic Campaign on Thursday, October 21st at 8 PM EST More than 1,000 Google and Amazon…
2021.10.16 Update: Palestinian Olive Oil and Crafts Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, Oct 16, 10 am – 4 pm 1924 East Dayton Street, Madison [Map] Off First Street between East Washington and East Johnson (Rain date:…
2021.10.12: No Way to Treat a Child Webinar
On Tuesday, October 12, at 8 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific, please join the No Way to Treat a Child campaign for a webinar…
2021.10.09: Webinar with Filmmaker Fida Qishta
Join the US Boats to Gaza webinar with documentary filmmaker Fida Qishta, who has just returned from several months in Gaza. Fida will speak about…
2021.10.07: “Gaza is Palestine” Hearing
The Peoples’ Inquiry, sponsored by Adalah Justice Project and MPower Change, is an opportunity for the U.S. public to hear the accounts of Palestinians from…
2021.09.22-28: Virtual Delegations to the South Hebron Hills
Visit with Youth of Sumud and your guides Bana & Sami September 2021 Join us for a virtual tour of the South Hebron Hills. During…
2021.09.13: Arab Americans: We’re Not White, a Talk by Amer Zahr
Register Amer Zahr, founder and producer of the annual 1001 Laughs Ramallah Comedy Festival, is a rising star in both the US and the Middle…
2021.09.12: South Hebron Hills online tour and event
A lot of media focus has rightfully been given to Sheik Jarrah and Gaza recently, but in the South Hebron Hills similar human rights violations…
2021.08.28 Update: Sidewalk Sale of Palestinian Crafts!
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and Palestine Partners successful yard sale during the Orton-Front Festival (above). If you missed it and want to buy Palestinian…
2021.08.26: Mona Hajjar Halaby Book Launch
In My Mother’s Footsteps Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) More information and registration
2021.08.16: Webinar on Ben & Jerry’s recent decision
We’re delighted to invite you to a timely webinar on Monday, August 16th, at 4:00 pm ET. How did an ice cream company come to…
2021.08.06: Rep. Mark Pocan on WORT
WORT 89.9 FM A Public Affair 12:00 – 1:00 PM Host Esty Dinur and Rep. Pocan will discuss Israel and Palestine, including Gaza. Listener-Sponsored Community…
2021.07.29: Webinar: What’s happening in the South Hebron Hills?
In the South Hebron Hills, the southernmost region of the West Bank, there are about 122 communities of shepherds and farmers totaling about 80,000 inhabitants.…
2021.06.17: One People, Segregated IDs Premiere
12:30 pm Central Join Rabet for the premiere of our latest documentary, “One People, Segregated IDs”. Learn more about how Israel’s apartheid policies, between the…
2021.06.15 Update: Book Launch of The Gaza Kitchen, 3rd ed.
6 pm Central Maggie Schmitt and Laila El-Haddad’s The Gaza Kitchen cookbook is back in a new, expanded 3rd edition with an all-new Authors’ Introduction,…
2021.06.14: Palestine/Israel: The Bombing is Over, The Occupation Continues
9 pm Central Presented by The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and Economics for Everyone Speakers: • Alia Taqieddin (Palestinian Feminist Collective) –…
2021.06.04 Update: Candle Lit Vigil for Palestine
UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine UW Library Mall 8:30 PM Join us to mourn the lives lost, show solidarity to the Palestinian people, and…
2021.05.19: Webinar with Richard Forer on Israel/Palestine
7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at the heart of the Israel-Palestine tragedy, especially the factors that…
2021.05.18 Update: EMERGENCY VIGIL FOR GAZA AND PALESTINE
Names of Palestinian Casualties as of May 16, 2021 Names of Palestinian Casualties as of May 16 Plaza at Trader Joes Monroe and Spooner Streets…
2021.05.16: Ban Killer Drones Webinar
Ban Killer Drones: Proliferation, Border Surveillance and Persecution of Whistleblower Daniel Hale 10:00 AM Central Featuring a panel with Chris Cole, longtime peace activist and…
2021.05.16-20: Virtual Delegation to Lifta: Commemorate the Nakba
With your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will be traveling virtually to Lifta to discuss the wider historical…
2021.05.15 Update: ‘Palestine Can’t Breathe’ Protest
And a Facebook video Reshaping Madison Together Event Occupation is a CRIME! Right now, near the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba and during Ramadan (Muslims’…
2021.05.14: Mazin Qumsiyeh on WORT
On A Public Affair Friday, May 14 at 12:30 pm, Esty Dinur will be speaking with Mazin Qumsiyeh about conditions in Palestine and Israel. Qumsiyeh…
2021.05.14: Madison-Rafah Banner Drop
In support of Palestinians under attack from the Israeli military and right-wing Jewish extremists. There are now more than 100 dead and 600 injured…
2021.05.11: Virtual Delegation to Mesarvot: Israeli Military Refusers
With your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact Project Eyewitness Palestine Mesarvot is a network of Israeli activists…
2021.05.10 Update: Banner Drop for Sheikh Jarrah
Note: The start time has changed to 3:30 pm. In light of the recent events in Jerusalem and the escalating fight to stop the forced…
2021.05.09: Virtual Tour of the West Bank
These past weeks have brought along a sea of change. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the most progressive piece of legislation to date on the protection…
2021.04.18: Gather for Gaza: UNRWA Virtual Cooking Event
2 pm CT Join UNRWA USA, Mama’s Palestinian Kitchen, and three celebrated culinary artists — Laila El-Haddad (Gaza Mom), Marcelle Afram (Shababi Chicken), and Noor…
2021.04.17 & 24: “End US Support for Israeli Apartheid?” Parts 1 & 2
IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli human rights organization has declared apartheid is rampant both inside…
2021.04.14: Webinar: The Movement Will Not Be Censored
On Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how to push back against attacks on the movement. The panel…
2021.03.16 Update: Rachel Corrie: Commemorating 18 Years
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream link: https://youtu.be/hybPB0EZARQ Please mark your calendars for this year’s Rachel…
2021.03.10: Introduction to Palestinian Tatreez Embroidery Online
Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI $20.00 An online embroidery workshop with textile artist Wafa Ghnaim Wednesday, March 10 5-7 PM Central Time Hosted over Zoom videoconferencing…
2021.02.27: The Marketplace is OPEN!
The Madison-Rafah Marketplace is OPEN for the International Festival (2/27-3/5) and International Women’s Day (3/6)
2021.02.27-03.05: International Festival Online
Opens 10 am Saturday, February 27 The International Festival usually takes place throughout Overture Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 International Festival is…
2021.02.21: Palestine on a Plate!
Middle East Children’s Alliance Webinar, 10 am CT Only $10 donation, REGISTER NOW! Join the Middle East Children’s Alliance in this unique opportunity to hear…
2021.02.13: Love in the Time of Apartheid
10:00 am CST How will many Palestinians be spending their Valentine’s Day? For a lot of us in the UK, Valentine’s Day is a…
2021.02.10: Jim Zogby Talks with Human Rights Advocate Issa Amro
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we have been gathering weekly for Coffee & a Column, I…
2021.01.21: Calling the Thing by its Proper Name
The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you to attend “Apartheid” Between the Jordan River & the Mediterranean Sea Thursday, January 21st 1:30-3:00pm EST…
2020.12.12: Webinar on Gaza Food Production & Security
More Info & Registration
2020.12.11: MRSCP END OF YEAR APPEAL
As 2020 comes to a close, we are writing to ask for your end-of-year contribution to two great efforts: one for Rafah and the other…
2020.11.11: Madison’s Virtual Fair Trade Holiday Festival is Open!
Our online store, Madison-Rafah Marketplace, has added crafts to our olive oil sales. We offer ceramics, embroidery, jewelry, kufiyas, woodcrafts, and calendars. For the month…
2020.11.11: Virtual Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Mark your calendars for the upcoming Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival, which has gone virtual this year due to…
2020.09.12: UNRWA USA’S Virtual Gaza 5K & Art Auction
Announcing the First-Ever Nationwide Virtual Gaza 5K + Digital Festival Art Auction! Everyone’s mental health is being tested as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
2020.08.06: Lanterns for Peace
Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism, sing-along, and live lantern launch. This will be live streamed…
2020.07.27: Pandemic and the Creative Response
JULY 27 Pandemic and the Creative Response: How can art pave the way for justice? In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed a global cry for justice…
2020.07.19: Candlelight Vigil and Community Education for Black Lives
Oscar Rennebohm Park, Madison 6 pm Vegan Food by JustVeggies 7 pm Community Education 8 pm Vigil Vigil for all Black Lives lost to white…
2020.07.18: Beyond Connecting the Dots
A virtual summit on building a united racial justice movement from the U.S. to Palestine Eyewitness Palestine (formerly Interfaith Peace-Builders) JOIN US July 18 for…
2020.06.27-30 Update: Upcoming Online Events
Saturday, June 27 Local Letter Campaign to End Violence Against Black People 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT Damita Brown, Restorative Justice Director for the…
2020.06.20-21: The Digital Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington
Poor People’s Campaign Sat: 9 am and 5 pm Central Sun: 5 pm Central Information Registration The Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on…
2020.06.19: Madison Juneteenth Rally
Madison Juneteenth Rally Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct Madison [Map] 12 Noon – 7 pm Juneteenth events are being held this year all across the…
2020.06.15-21: Fundraising for Mrs. Najah’s Kitchen & Gaza Emergency Meals
Rebuilding Alliance GlobalGiving’s World Refugee Week Campaign is starting Monday, June 15th, at 9am Eastern / 6am Pacific time and Palestinian refugees are included in…
2020.05.17: CENSORED! Al Jazeera’s Documentary on the Israel Lobby-USA
Massachusetts Peace Action, 5/11/20 Screening of a one-hour summary of the 4-part Al Jazeera investigative report that was never allowed to air, followed by Q&A.…
2020.05.14-15: Key to Justice: Ending the ongoing Palestinian Nakba
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), 5/11/20 #KeyToJustice Webinar – May 14, 4 PM Palestine time: Rafeef Ziadah, Marta Ill and Rey Perez Asis will discuss…
2020.04.22: Gaza in Context Webinar
Register for this Webinar Here This webinar is part of a series of virtual events to raise funds for the Let’s Get Free 2020 Program.…
2020.03.29: Cancelled Tribute to Rachel Corrie: Freedom is the Future
This event with Tarek Abuata has been cancelled by coronavirus precautions. You can still listen to an interview with Tarek from Gaza on WORT 89.9…
2020.03.28: Webinar: Film Gaza Fights For Freedom by Abby Martin
Social Justice Event Collective, March 5, 2020 Please join us for a film webinar on March 28th, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time for the…
2020.02.29: International Festival
Overture Center 201 State Street Madison 10 am – 5 pm Join MRSCP and many other Madison sister cities, businesses, and organizations at the annual…
2020.02.29: International Festival
Overture Center 201 State Street, Madison 10 am – 5 pm Join MRSCP and other Madison sister cities, businesses, and organizations at the annual celebration…
2020.02.14-03.15: Exhibit: Unpacked: Refugee Baggage
Including Palestinian textiles provided by MRSCP Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, Room 1235 School of Human Ecology 1300 Linden Drive, UW-Madison “UNPACKED: Refugee Baggage” seeks to…
2019.12.15: Laila Hassan from Women in Hebron
Madison, WI 1:00 — 3:00 pm RSVP for directions Please join us as we welcome Ms. Laila Hassan of the Women in Hebron crafts cooperative…
2019.11.24 & 12.07: Mark Your Calendars: 2019 Fair Trade Holiday Festivals
November 24: 9 am – 2 pm Annual Fair Trade Sale at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison 53711. Call 608-271-7212.…
2019.10.27: Rep. Pocan emphasizes progressive caucus’s commitment to Palestine
Helena Cobban, Mondoweiss, November 14, 2019
2019.04.23-25: War Over Peace: Israel in the eyes of a Critical Sociologist
Uri Ben-Eliezer, Sociology, University of Haifa The Havens Center, Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison “The Nation and War, Some Reflections from Israel’s History” Tuesday,…
2019.04.22: North America Nakba Tour
UW-Madison Campus (time & location to follow) MRSCP and UW Students for Justice in Palestine will be co-sponsoring a Madison appearance of the 2019 North…
2019.04.22: 71 Years Without a Country
The 2019 North America Nakba Tour comes to Madison UW-Madison Red Gym, On Wisconsin room 716 Langdon St 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mariam Fathalla…
2019.04.19: Palestinian Culture Night: Existence is Resistance
UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine Memorial Union UW-Madison 800 Langdon St 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Register here Despite decades of facing oppression and…
2019.03.29: Book talk: Cracks in the Wall – Beyond Apartheid in Palestine-Israel
The Palestine Center Washington, DC 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT Livestream Online Videos & Transcripts with Ben White, Author and Journalist After decades of…
2019.03.27: Book talk: Boycott! The Academy and Justice for Palestine
The Palestine Center Washington, DC 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT Livestream Online Videos & Transcripts with Dr. Sunaina Maira, Professor of Asian American Studies,…
2019.03.26-04.14: Naila and the Uprising
On Wisconsin Public Television’s Women, War & Peace Tuesday, March 26 8:00 pm on WPT 26-1 Wednesday, March 27 2:00 am on WPT 26-1 Sunday,…