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Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders get off Israel bandwagon, for once
Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, September 26, 2014
Michele Bahl: How can we be indifferent to suffering of children in Gaza?
Michele Bahl, Cap Times, Sep 20, 2014
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 Colonization, The British Colonial Regime, and the 1948 War and…
2014.09.28: DAVID ROVICS IN CONCERT
With Clare Norelle Sunday, September 28, 4 – 6 pm The Brink Lounge, 701 E Washington Ave, Suite 105 $10 at the door – proceeds…
Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for the siege to end
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 10 September 2014
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 events this weekend, both Friday, September 12 at the Barrymore,…
40 Holocaust survivors condemn ‘massacre’ of Palestinians, call for BDS against Israel
Alex Kane, Mondoweiss, August 26, 2014
Strike near UN school in Gaza leaves 10 dead
TAMER ZIARA AND IBRAHIM BARZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS, August 3, 2014 RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A United Nations school sheltering displaced people in the southern…
An open letter for the people in Gaza
The Lancet, Volume 384, No. 9941, p397–398, 2 August 2014
Judith Laitman: A Jewish grandmother’s plea to Barack Obama
UDITH LAITMAN, Cap Times, Jul 25, 2014
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 and International Relations Director at the Al Mezan Centre for…
2014.07.19: Madison Gaza Protest
International Socialist Organization (ISO) Facebook posts here and here
2014.07.18-24: July Events and Gaza Links on the Israeli Attack
July 18-24, 2014
France’s main Jewish group fined for defaming Palestine charity
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 11 Apr 2014
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 Freedom and the Palestinian Popular Call for Boycott, Divestment and…
Call to action: Join Palestinian political prisoner’s day
Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association & Palestinian BDS National Committee, Apr 3, 2014
It’s World Water Day! Say No to Water Apartheid
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, Ramah Kudaimi, March 22nd, 2014
2014.05.5-6: Mark Braverman in Madison
Mark Braverman, author of Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land and A Wall in Jerusalem: Hope, Healing and…
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. The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation says: “Omar…
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 Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and director of the Diyar…
Madland: Madison-Rafah Sister City Project ambassador impressed by local youth facilities
Catherine Capellaro, Isthmus, 01/30/2014
When dreams are arrested: Students stuck in Gaza at the Rafah crossing
Esraa Yaseen, Mondoweiss, November 5, 2013
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 the Israeli Occupation will speak and sign copies of his…
How does Palestine’s economy work?
Mona Chalabi, The Guardian, 14 October 2013
Rafah Prep School Water Filter
Girls Preparatory School A, Rafah A gift from the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and others, Dedicated to Karin Sandvik More on the Maia Project from…
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 in Area C of the West Bank have been particularly…
2013.10.12: Rachel Corrie Library Benefit
Saturday, October 12th 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm High Noon Saloon $5 Suggested Donation Music con Brio w/ special guest Yid Vicious, Intemperance Collective…
Stephen Zunes On U.S. Involvement In Syria
WORT 89.9FM Madison Regardless of the position taken Syrian involvement, it is important to analyze all of the factors and possible consequences of action or…
Quakers Call For Israel Boycott & Divestment
Breakthrough! Quakers Spanning 3 States Call For Boycott & Divestment Anna Baltzer, US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation National Organizer, September 4th, 2013 Exciting…
Anthony Bahl Obituary
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Bahl, age 72, of Chicago, died peacefully on August 1st after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma surrounded by his daughters, Michele Bahl…
It’s Kosher to Boycott Israeli Goods
Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods, July 1, 2013 An extensive list of 153 signatories from 24 different countries (below and at http://www.bdsmovement.net/2013/150-orgs-stand-french-repression-11117) have signed a…
McDonald’s Israel rejects West Bank branch proposal
Harriet Sherwood in Jerusalem, The Guardian, 27 June 2013
150 organizations join with BDS activists in France
US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, June 26, 2013
A New Google Search Page
Google Palestine
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
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 of Playgrounds for Palestine is pleased to invite you to…
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 performance this Thursday, April 4th, of a one man play…
Rachel Corrie’s Rafah Legacy
Ramzy Baroud, CounterPunch, March 21, 2013
Not Enough Water in the West Bank?
Visualizing Palestine, March 2013 DESCRIPTION In partnership with EWASH (a coalition working in the water and sanitation sector in Palestine), VP produced ‘West Bank Water’,…
2013.02.28: Film 5 Broken Cameras
Trailer “5 Broken Cameras” from Guy Davidi on Vimeo. Hummus and a Movie: Screening of 5 Broken Cameras Our Saviors Lutheran Church 550 Lincoln…
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 trade unions, and international organisations in solidarity with the Palestinian…
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 will mark the tenth anniversary of the killing of Rachel…
Tell Obama: Condition aid to Israel on compliance with international law
Annie Robbins, Mondoweiss, January 10, 2013
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, Washington, DC Rally at Farragut Square (Conn. Ave., 17th and…
The people of Gaza suffer
Palestinians warm themselves by a fire inside a house, which witnesses said was damaged in an Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza Strip last…
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 were fortunate to hear a presentation by Iyad Burnat, a…
2012.12.16: MRSCP Gaza Visit on WORT
Live on 89.9 FM, 6:00-6:30 pm
2012.12.15: Bethlehem Christmas Lutheran Church Benefit
Craft and Cookie Sale to benefit Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem Saturday, December 15 Memorial Memorial United Church of Christ 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg [Map]…
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] Trailer "5 Broken Cameras" from Guy Davidi on Vimeo. Iyad…
2012.12.05: Film 5 Broken Cameras
Memorial Library, Room 126 UW-Madison [Map] 7:00 pm An extraordinary work of both cinematic and political activism, 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand…
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, 2012
One Jewish Woman’s Fight for Palestine
Yasmin Mogahed, Nov 19, 2012 For Jennifer Loewenstein, April 19, 2002 was a “waking nightmare”. She stood silent at the edge of the camp, in…
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 Underscore Urgent Need for Human Rights Defenders in Occupied Palestine…
Why Gaza Must Suffer Again
JONATHAN COOK, November 19, 2012
Stories of Peacebuilding in Gaza and the West Bank
John Quinlan, WORT 89.9 FM – A Public Affair, November 19, 2012 On Monday November 19th, host John Quinlan was joined in conversation with visitors…
Democracy Now! Interview with Mohammed Omer in Gaza City
Democracy Now!, November 15, 2012
Israel Attacks the Gaza Strip
On the day that the Interfaith Peace Builders delegation (with four women from Wisconsin) safely left Gaza, Israel’s attacks began … please read the following…
An Ongoing Terror
Michele Bahl, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, November 14, 2012 Yesterday we visited the Gaza Community Mental Health Program. Since the siege, which started in 2006…
2012 Gaza Delegation Photos
Michele Bahl and Tsela (Carol) Barr of the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project entered Gaza through the Rafah Crossing on November 5, 2012 as part of…
VOICES OF CONSCIENCE: DELEGATION to THE GAZA STRIP
Interfaith Peace-Builders, November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 – Interfaith Peace-Builders (IFPB) is pleased to announce that our 21 member delegation to the Gaza Strip…
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 beautiful city of Nazareth to visit Palestinian towns, villages, farms…
2012 West Bank Olive Harvest Delegation
Interfaith Peace-Builders Delegation Arrives in Israel/Palestine Interfaith Peace-Builders, October 23, 2012 October 23, 2012 – Interfaith Peace-Builders (IFPB) is pleased to announce that our 32…
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 to resolve grievances in a nonviolent way.” Palestinian farmer and…
2012.10.25: Miko Peled Talk in Madison
Miko Peled, activist and author of The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine The Pyle Center 702 Langdon Street University of Wisconsin-Madison [Map]…
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 and Faculty Associate in Middle East Studies at the University…
Barb Olson: Rachel Corrie ruling a setback for justice and human rights
BARB OLSON, Cap Times, Aug 31, 2012
Israel Denies Responsibility for Rachel Corrie’s Death
WORT 89.9 fm | Madison WI, 30 August 2012 On Thursday August 30th, Allen Ruff interviewed Craig Corrie about the recent verdict from an Israeli…
Not All Israeli Citizens Are Equal
I am not permitted to live with my wife in the country of my birth YOUSEF MUNAYYER, New York Times, May 23, 2012 Washington I’m…
ADC Releases Guide to Palestinian Film
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project has a library of films about Palestine available for free public showings or household viewing. We can also help introduce…
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 committed dancers, male and female, of different age groups and…
Israel Frees Palestinian Detainee After Hunger Strike of Weeks
ABEL KERSHNER and FARES AKRAM, New York Times, April 1, 2012 The woman, Hana Shalabi, 30, from the northern West Bank, was the second…
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 Dinner Sunday, March 18, 5:00 pm The Nile Restaurant [Map]…
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, UW-Madison Campus Book signing to follow Dr. Mads Gilbert, one…
TURN ON THE LOVE
Children at the Tuyar Al-Jena Kindergarten in Rafah turn on the tap Here in Wisconsin we’ve hardly been hibernating. So much is happening at the…
Demand the Release of Palestinian Crafts from Gaza
Please do this today. Atfaluna Society for the Deaf is one of our crafts suppliers as well. Middle East Children’s Alliance, 19 November 2011 Every…
11.11.20-21: 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 Auditorium, Predolin Hall, Edgewood College Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30…
2011.11.15-17: Ilan Pappé Program in Madison
Palestine: Past, Present and Future Ilan Pappé Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter “The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, 1948-1967” Tuesday, November 15,…
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 Hall in Madison from Sept. 24 to October 6. A…
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 others, an innovative, exciting new film will have its Madison…
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 Contacts: In Athens 30-694-266-3852 In New York Leslie Cagan, 347-581-1782…
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 are here tonight. I am glad that they decided to…
Freedom Flotilla 2 and The Audacity of Hope
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Here is a special request regarding the upcoming Freedom Flotilla 2, the second effort to break the siege of…
Jennifer Loewenstein on Progressive Radio News Hour
Progressive Radio News Hour, Jun 12th, 2011 Jennifer Loewenstein teaches at the University of Wisconsin and is Associate Director of its Middle East Studies Program.…
What Bibi Gains by Misrepresenting Obamas Middle East Policy
Joe Klein, Time, May 26, 2011 Of all the petty annoyances, misdemeanors and felonies of public life, there is none that Barack Obama detests more…
Egypt partly reopens Rafah border with Gaza
Commercial traffic to pass through border points with Israel Adel Zaanoun, Agence France Presse, 28 May 2011 RAFAH, Palestinian Territories (AFP) – Egypt on Saturday…
Madison-Rafah Sister City Project Internships
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP) was started in 2003 by a group of concerned citizens in Madison, Wisconsin and Rafah, Palestine. The goals of…
Obama Presses Israel to Make ‘Hard Choices’
‘I can continue defending you to the hilt, but if you give me nothing to work with, even America can’t save you.’ HELENE COOPER, The…
Israel as the only Democracy
Mr. Netanyahu Explains, Jeff Danziger, May 22, 2011
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 Ave Madison, WI Background: On September 24, the FBI raided…
2011.04.14: Play We Belong to the Land
Anderson Auditorium Edgewood College Madison 7:00 pm A one-person drama based on the writings of Father Elias Chacour. You who live in the United States,…
2011.03.22: Ziad Abbas at MATC
MATC Downtown Education Center 211 N. Carroll Street, Room D240 Madison [Map] 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Ziad Abbas will speak on Water and Solidarity…
2011.04.02: Palestine Panel at the National Lawyers' Guild Conference
National Lawyers’ Guild Regional Conference Panels University of Wisconsin Law School 975 Bascom Mall, Madison 3:00 – 4:15 pm: Piecing Together Peace: Countering Israeli Apartheid…
