The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)

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Jun 24, 2026

2014.11.07-08: Friends of Sabeel of North America (FOSNA) Conference
The Madison Times, October 22, 2014
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2014.10.01-11.26: Book group – Ali Abunimah’s The Battle for Justice in Palestine
UW-Madison Memorial Union, 7-8:30 pm
Ali Abunimah, apartheid, books, calendar, Google, human rights, Israel, Jewish, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), justice, Madison, maps, Palestine, Palestinian, peace, racism, Rafah, resistance, sanction, students, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Tel Aviv, two-state, UW-Madison, war
2014.10.10: Contested Land, Contested Memory with Author Jo Roberts
Israel’s Jews and Arabs and the Ghosts of CatastropheFriday, October 10JO ROBERTS will be reading…
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Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders get off Israel bandwagon, for once
Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, September 26, 2014
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Michele Bahl: How can we be indifferent to suffering of children in Gaza?
Michele Bahl, Cap Times, Sep 20, 2014
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2014.09.25-11.13: The Joe Deane Memorial Series on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Madison Central Library, Rm. 104 201 W. Mifflin Thurs. Sept. 25th 6:30 pm The Zionist…
apartheid, calendar, colonialism, education, history, Madison, Nakba, Palestinian, peace, war, Zionism
2014 BobFest Shame Flyer
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2014.09.28: DAVID ROVICS IN CONCERT
With Clare Norelle Sunday, September 28, 4 – 6 pm The Brink Lounge, 701 E…
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Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for the siege to end
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 10 September 2014
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2014.09.12-13: Gaza “Wall of Shame” at Fighting BobFest
We will be displaying the Gaza “Wall of Shame” at the entrance to the BobFest…
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40 Holocaust survivors condemn ‘massacre’ of Palestinians, call for BDS against Israel
Alex Kane, Mondoweiss, August 26, 2014
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2014.08.12: Interfaith Circle of Grief for Gaza
calendar, Gaza, Madison, media, Rafah, religion, terrorism
Strike near UN school in Gaza leaves 10 dead
TAMER ZIARA AND IBRAHIM BARZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS, August 3, 2014 RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) —…
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2014.08.10: Prayer Vigil for the Holy Land
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An open letter for the people in Gaza
The Lancet, Volume 384, No. 9941, p397–398, 2 August 2014
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Judith Laitman: A Jewish grandmother’s plea to Barack Obama
UDITH LAITMAN, Cap Times, Jul 25, 2014
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Under Siege: A Report from Gaza on WORT FM
Broadcast on the WORT 89.9 FM program Third World View: Mahmoud Abu Rahma, the Communications…
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2014.07.19: Madison Gaza Protest
International Socialist Organization (ISO) Facebook posts here and here
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2014.07.18-24: July Events and Gaza Links on the Israeli Attack
July 18-24, 2014
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France’s main Jewish group fined for defaming Palestine charity
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 11 Apr 2014
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2014.04.17: Academic Freedom and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)
Students for Justice in Palestine – UW-Madison Chapter invites you to a teach-in on Academic…
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Call to action: Join Palestinian political prisoner’s day
Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association & Palestinian BDS National Committee, Apr 3, 2014
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It’s World Water Day! Say No to Water Apartheid
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, Ramah Kudaimi, March 22nd, 2014
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2014.05.5-6: Mark Braverman in Madison
Mark Braverman, author of Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews and the Search for Peace in the…
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2014.03.07-13: Film Omar at Sundance Cinema
The Oscar-nominated Palestinian film Omar is showing at the Sundance Cinema 608 in Hilldale Mall.…
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2014.03.31: Rev. Mitri Raheb at Edgewood College
Edgewood College Anderson Auditorium Predolin Humanities Center 3:00 pm [Directions] Rev. Mitri Raheb, pastor of…
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Letter to President Obama from the Wisconsin Middle East Lobby Group
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Madland: Madison-Rafah Sister City Project ambassador impressed by local youth facilities
Catherine Capellaro, Isthmus, 01/30/2014
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When dreams are arrested: Students stuck in Gaza at the Rafah crossing
Esraa Yaseen, Mondoweiss, November 5, 2013
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2013.11.19: Josh Ruebner in Madison
Humanities Building, Rm 2650 UW-Madison 7:00 pm Josh Ruebner of the U.S. Campaign to End…
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How does Palestine’s economy work?
Mona Chalabi, The Guardian, 14 October 2013
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Rafah Prep School Water Filter
Girls Preparatory School A, Rafah A gift from the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and others,…
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World Bank Report on Area C and the Future of the Palestinian Economy
World Bank Report No. AUS2922 October 2, 2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i. Restrictions on economic activity…
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2013.10.12: Rachel Corrie Library Benefit
Saturday, October 12th 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm High Noon Saloon $5 Suggested Donation…
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Stephen Zunes On U.S. Involvement In Syria
WORT 89.9FM Madison Regardless of the position taken Syrian involvement, it is important to analyze…
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Quakers Call For Israel Boycott & Divestment
Breakthrough! Quakers Spanning 3 States Call For Boycott & Divestment Anna Baltzer, US Campaign to…
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Anthony Bahl Obituary
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Bahl, age 72, of Chicago, died peacefully on August 1st after a…
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It’s Kosher to Boycott Israeli Goods
Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods, July 1, 2013 An extensive list of 153 signatories from…
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McDonald’s Israel rejects West Bank branch proposal
Harriet Sherwood in Jerusalem, The Guardian, 27 June 2013
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150 organizations join with BDS activists in France
US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, June 26, 2013
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A New Google Search Page
Google Palestine
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Open Letter Opposing the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act
http://madisonrafah.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Open-Letter-for-Co-Sponosrs-of-S-462.pdf
Israel Lobby, Madison, media, Rafah, United States
2013.04.28: Susan Abulhawa Talk in Madison
Playgrounds for Palestine Annual Benefit Dinner Nile Restaurant [Map] 5:30 pm-8:00 pm The Madison chapter…
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2013.04.01: WORT Interview about Elias Chacour Play
“A Public Affair” WORT 89.9 FM 12 noon “A Public Affair” will be previewing the…
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Rachel Corrie’s Rafah Legacy
Ramzy Baroud, CounterPunch, March 21, 2013
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Not Enough Water in the West Bank?
Visualizing Palestine, March 2013 DESCRIPTION In partnership with EWASH (a coalition working in the water…
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2013.02.28: Film 5 Broken Cameras
Trailer “5 Broken Cameras” from Guy Davidi on Vimeo. Hummus and a Movie: Screening…
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2013.02.18: East High School Human Rights Week
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Rachel Corrie Library Appeal
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2013.02.18: Tsela Barr and Veena Brekke at East High School
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Palestinians call for a boycott of Israeli diamonds
Over 50 Palestinian organisations, representing a cross-section of Palestinian civil society, including women’s groups and…
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2013.03.17: Annual Rachel Corrie Commemorative Dinner
Sunday, March 17 Nile Restaurant, Madison 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:15 pm March 16, 2013…
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Tell Obama: Condition aid to Israel on compliance with international law
Annie Robbins, Mondoweiss, January 10, 2013
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2013.01.19: March and Rally, ‘No Blank Check For Israel!’
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, January 9, 2013 Saturday, January 19th 2013, 4-6 pm,…
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The people of Gaza suffer
Palestinians warm themselves by a fire inside a house, which witnesses said was damaged in…
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2012.12.16: Palestinian non-violent resistance leader speaks in Madison
Veena Brekke, December 19, 2012 On Sunday afternoon, December 16, citizens of the Madison area…
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2012.12.16: MRSCP Gaza Visit on WORT
Live on 89.9 FM, 6:00-6:30 pm
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2012.12.15: Bethlehem Christmas Lutheran Church Benefit
Craft and Cookie Sale to benefit Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem Saturday, December 15 Memorial…
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2012.12.16: Talk by Iyad Burnat of the Bilin Popular Committee
Sunday, December 16 Memorial United Church of Christ 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg 2:00 pm [Map]…
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2012.12.05: Film 5 Broken Cameras
Memorial Library, Room 126 UW-Madison [Map] 7:00 pm An extraordinary work of both cinematic and…
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Tsela Barr and Michele Bahl: Recent visit to Gaza heartbreaking
TSELA BARR AND MICHELE BAHL | members, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, Cap Times, Nov 22,…
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One Jewish Woman’s Fight for Palestine
Yasmin Mogahed, Nov 19, 2012 For Jennifer Loewenstein, April 19, 2002 was a “waking nightmare”.…
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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Meets with State Department
Demands End to Siege in Gaza and Justice for Rachel Corrie Ongoing Attacks in Gaza…
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Why Gaza Must Suffer Again
JONATHAN COOK, November 19, 2012
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Stories of Peacebuilding in Gaza and the West Bank
John Quinlan, WORT 89.9 FM – A Public Affair, November 19, 2012 On Monday November…
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Democracy Now! Interview with Mohammed Omer in Gaza City
Democracy Now!, November 15, 2012
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Israel Attacks the Gaza Strip
On the day that the Interfaith Peace Builders delegation (with four women from Wisconsin) safely…
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An Ongoing Terror
Michele Bahl, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, November 14, 2012 Yesterday we visited the Gaza Community…
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2012 Gaza Delegation Photos
Michele Bahl and Tsela (Carol) Barr of the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project entered Gaza through…
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VOICES OF CONSCIENCE: DELEGATION to THE GAZA STRIP
Interfaith Peace-Builders, November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 – Interfaith Peace-Builders (IFPB) is pleased to…
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Loving the Land and It’s People: Palestinian Hospitality
Veena Brekke, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, October 31, 2012 On October 28th we departed the…
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2012 West Bank Olive Harvest Delegation
Interfaith Peace-Builders Delegation Arrives in Israel/Palestine Interfaith Peace-Builders, October 23, 2012 October 23, 2012 –…
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2012.11.05: Daoud Nassar speaks in Madison
Daoud Nassar: “The most effective way to reach peace is meeting people face-to-face. It’s possible…
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2012.10.25: Miko Peled Talk in Madison
Miko Peled, activist and author of The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine…
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2012.09.26: Jennifer Loewenstein on KPFT 90.1 FM
Arab Voices, KPFT 90.1 FM, September 26, 2012 mp3 audio file Jennifer Loewenstein Political activist…
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Barb Olson: Rachel Corrie ruling a setback for justice and human rights
BARB OLSON, Cap Times, Aug 31, 2012
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Israel Denies Responsibility for Rachel Corrie’s Death
WORT 89.9 fm | Madison WI, 30 August 2012 On Thursday August 30th, Allen Ruff…
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Not All Israeli Citizens Are Equal
I am not permitted to live with my wife in the country of my birth…
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ADC Releases Guide to Palestinian Film
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project has a library of films about Palestine available for free…
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2012.05.07: Diyar Dance Theatre of Bethlehem in Madison
Anderson Auditorium Edgewood College 7:00 pm Diyar Dance Theatre of Bethlehem: 40 talented, enthusiastic and…
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Israel Frees Palestinian Detainee After Hunger Strike of Weeks
ABEL KERSHNER and FARES AKRAM, New York Times, April 1, 2012 The woman, Hana…
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2012.03.18: Third Annual Rachel Corrie Commemorative Benefit Dinner
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project invites you to the Third Annual Rachel Corrie Commemorative Benefit…
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2012.04.12: Eyes In Gaza: A Presentation by Dr. Mads Gilbert
“What We Saw, What We Can Do” April 12, 2012, 7:00 pm 180 Science Hall,…
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TURN ON THE LOVE
Children at the Tuyar Al-Jena Kindergarten in Rafah turn on the tap Here in Wisconsin…
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2011.12.06: Dalia Eshkenazi Landau in Madison
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Demand the Release of Palestinian Crafts from Gaza
Please do this today. Atfaluna Society for the Deaf is one of our crafts suppliers…
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2011.11.20-21: Jeff Pickert Talk: Palestinian Youth, Israeli Repression, and International Solidarity
Supporting the Next Generation of Unarmed Resisters Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5 pm in Anderson…
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2011.11.15-17: Ilan Pappé Program in Madison
Palestine: Past, Present and Future Ilan Pappé Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of…
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2011.09.24-10.06: Edgewood Photo Exhibit “Windows into Gaza”
You are invited to view the photo exhibit “Windows into Gaza” at Edgewood College’s Sonderegger…
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2011.09.14-15: Madison Film Premier: Cultures of Resistance
As part of the annual World Music Festival sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate and…
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U.S. Boat to Gaza Seized by Greek Authorities and Captain Jailed
Passengers Determined to Free Captain and Set Sail Again U.S. to Gaza, July 2, 2011…
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Miko Peled’s Speech for Palestine Awareness Week at San Diego State University
I want to begin by thanking the members of AIPAC the Jewish Zionist community who…
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Freedom Flotilla 2 and The Audacity of Hope
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Here is a special request regarding the upcoming Freedom…
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Jennifer Loewenstein on Progressive Radio News Hour
Progressive Radio News Hour, Jun 12th, 2011 Jennifer Loewenstein teaches at the University of Wisconsin…
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What Bibi Gains by Misrepresenting Obamas Middle East Policy
Joe Klein, Time, May 26, 2011 Of all the petty annoyances, misdemeanors and felonies of…
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Egypt partly reopens Rafah border with Gaza
Commercial traffic to pass through border points with Israel Adel Zaanoun, Agence France Presse, 28…
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Madison-Rafah Sister City Project Internships
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP) was started in 2003 by a group of concerned…
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Obama Presses Israel to Make ‘Hard Choices’
‘I can continue defending you to the hilt, but if you give me nothing to…
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Israel as the only Democracy
Mr. Netanyahu Explains, Jeff Danziger, May 22, 2011
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2011.05.14: Dissent is Not a Crime: Two Subpoenaed Activists Speak Out
Sat, May 14, 2011 1:00 – 3:00 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 322 East Washington…
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