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Mar 22, 2026

2026.02.28: Immigrant Solidarity Training with Voces de la Frontera
Midvale Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison, 10 am – 12 pm
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2026.01.25: Bethlehem Children’s Art Display
Orchard Ridge UCC, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, 1:30 – 3 pm
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2025.12.14: Winter Recital Benefit for MECA
McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Rd, 2:30 pm
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2025.07.27: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa in Milwaukee
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, 2 PM
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2025.05.29: Gaza and the West Bank, A Struggle for Survival Amid Genocide
Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, 7:00 pm
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Israel attacks Bright Stars Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, President of Dar al-Kalima University, spoke September 8 at Midvale Community…
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2024.09.08: Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb in Madison
Midvale Community Lutheran Church 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison 7 pm Registration Greetings friends, On behalf…
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2024.05.04: Challenging Christian Silence Regarding the Gaza Genocide
The Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace (PCAP), Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) and a…
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What went down during the first day of pro-Palestine encampment protests at UW-Madison
By Annika Bereny , Amari Mbongwo , Gavin Escott , Kodie Engst , Nicholas Sinn , Noe Goldhaber , Tomer Ronen , Gabriella Hartlauband Bryna Goeking The Daily Cardinal, April 29,…
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Christian Leaders Call for Gaza Ceasefire & Halt of Arms Sales
March 27, 2024 WASHINGTON – In a new letter released during Holy Week ahead of…
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2023.12.25: Virtual Event on Christmas Day
I am writing to invite you to a special virtual event on Christmas Day at…
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2023.12.23 Update: Christmas is Cancelled – Sing for Palestine!
Madison and Milwaukee Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Wisconsin All Out for Palestine…
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#CeasefireNow Petition
Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel Movement: United for human…
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Wisconsin coalition calls for fair representation of Palestinians
Guest, Milwaukee Independent, Oct 11, 2023 A diverse and broad coalition of Wisconsin-based organizations dedicated…
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160 Organizations Demand Congress Stop Funding Israel’s Massacres
160 organizations representing Palestinian communities, Palestinian solidarity organizations, and the racial justice movement have signed…
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President Biden: Stop Israeli Government’s Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society
(Final version, emphasis added) Dear colleagues and comrades, Thank you so much for signing on…
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President Biden: Stop Israeli Government’s Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Dear…
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2022.06.03: Rev. Mitri Raheb Speaks in Madison
Rev. Mitri Raheb from Bethlehem speaks about his new book The Politics of Persecution: Middle…
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Environmental Justice Has No Borders
A Call to the Environmental Justice Movement Sign the Pledge NDN Collective Israel violently forces…
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Faith Leaders Oppose F-35 Fighter Jets
Find inspiration and hope reading this full-page ad from the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal.…
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Letter to Biden (and Trump) Campaigns Regarding Israel and Palestinian Rights
This letter, signed by more than 100 progressive, anti-war, and faith-based U.S. organizations, urges presumptive…
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26 Groups Supporting McCollum Legislation for Palestinian Children
Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 17, 2019
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States can’t punish businesses for boycotting Israel, federal judge in Arizona says
Palestinians walk past a sign painted on a wall in Bethlehem, in the West Bank,…
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2018.07.24: Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb on “Hope in the Shadow of the Wall”
Tuesday, July 24 at 7 PM – 9 PM First Unitarian Society of Madison 900…
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2018.07.25: Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb and Pastor Everett Mitchell
Wednesday, July 25 at 7 PM – 9 PM Christ The Solid Rock Baptist Church…
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2018.06.14-16: Palestine: Unlimited Photo Exhibits in Madison
Now Through Saturday, June 16: Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1502 Parkside Dr., Madison…
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Palestine: Unlimited
Elaine Pasquini, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 2017 March-April Throughout the month of December,…
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2017.12.03: Lessons and Carols for Advent
First Congregational United Church of Christ 1609 University Avenue, Madison 7:00 pm The local Bright…
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Mennonite Church (USA) Says No Investing in Occupation!
Ramah Kudaimi, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 06 Jul 2017
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Open Doors for Refugees — Madison
Here is the latest update from Open Doors for Refugees about the expected Syrian refugees…
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2016.10.23 Update: Israeli and Palestinian Parents Grieve, Work Together for Justice
A Parents Circle Family Forum Presentation Sunday, October 23 Two families – one Jewish Israeli,…
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In massive shift, Lutherans vote to halt US aid to Israel
Ryan Rodrick Beiler, The Electronic Intifada, 17 August 2016
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It’s clear which way the wind is blowing
Churches are making history Anna Baltzer, US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, June 23rd,…
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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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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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2014.03.31: 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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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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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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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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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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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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2008.04.06-27: O-LIVE! O-LIVE! Events to benefit Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
O-LIVE! O-LIVE! Silent art auction and other events to benefit Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem. Location:…
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Tawfiq Nasser: Palestinian Doctor Tells Of Life Under Occupation
Samara Kalk Derby, The Capital Times, October 10, 2005 To get to work each day,…
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2005.10.09: Dr. Tawfiq Nasser in Madison
A View From Jerusalem – Challenges for Palestinian Health Care Dr. Tawfiq Nasser, CEO of…
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2005.04.30: Madison Community Seder
St. Mark’s Lutheran Chapel 605 Spruce St., Madison 7:00 PM This season of Passover is…
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2005.03.06-20: Silent Art Auction for Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
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2004.08.18: Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
ICB sculpture The Segregation Wall, 09-Nov-03 Memorial United Church of Christ 5705 W. Lacy…
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2004.04.26: Balata Refugee Camp Tour
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison 1:00 – 3:30 pm: East High School students…
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