Last Weeks Event Success!

Thanks for coming out to last weeks talk with Max Blumenthal, author of the new book "Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel."We heard about African refugees in Israel, discussed racism and discrimination in Palestine and Israel, and feasted on delicious kabobs. Thanks to Max Blumenthal for coming and look out for our next event!

Don't miss tonight's event!

Beta Bridge Success!

Thanks for coming out to paint Beta Bridge last week, here's the product! Yalla Peace and Justice!

5 Broken Cameras Screening!!

From the Refugee Film Festival

The Middle Eastern Leadership, Students for Peace and Justice for Palestine, & The Center for International Studies Present: 

The Oscar Nominee Movie

5 Broken Cameras

TODAY, October 6 | Nau 101 | 7:00pm

Please click here to watch the trailer

*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE*

*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE*

SCREENING OF OCCUPATION 101 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25!

New Semester, New Goals.

Fall of 2013 is here and SPJP is ready to get running again with our hope of encouraging non-violent activism, raising awareness and sparking discussion about peace and justice in Palestine.

General body meetings: 8 PM every other Sunday!!!

Our first event-
Screening of 'Occupation 101'
When? Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 PM
Where? Nau 101
Why? To learn about the conflict from the perspective of a Palestinian under occupation.
Come out and bring your friends!! 

Events to come:
Palestinian Bazaar
Guest speakers
Fundraising
More movie screenings

Don't forget to follow @SPJPatUVA on Twitter for more news and pictures!

In light of recent revolutions in the Middle East, WHAT DO THESE REVOLUTIONS MEAN FOR PALESTINE?

SPJP Protests Michael Oren's visit

SPJP Protests Israeli Ambassador's visit to UVA-Miller Center

NBC29 Charlottesville News

"Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Visits UVA"

NBC29 WVIR-TV

1070 WINA - News Radio 

Israeli Ambassador Met with Protesters at UVA

SPJP protest outside Miller Center during Michael Oren's speech

SPJP Protest

- Students for Peace & Justice in Palestine -

Protest 

Where: In front of the Miller Center (take Northline Bus);  2201 Old Ivy Rd

When: 3PM, April 11th (meet at 3 and stay as long or as short as you want)

Bring your keffiyehs, flags, friends, etc.

Why: The Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren will be speaking at the Miller Center. 
Michael Oren's talks on campuses across the U.S. are "blatant attempts to put Israel in a favorable light without ever considering its policies towards Palestinians under itsoccupation."

***There is a designated protest space.***  You'll see SPJP holding up signs!

UChicago protested.

GWU protested.

UC-Irvine protested.

AU protested.

JOIN US tomorrow at 3pm.

Max Blumenthal at U.Va.

The Cavalier Daily :: Blumenthal addresses Palestinian justice

28/03/2013 · by aboriginalpress · in Activism, Arabia, Colonialism, Genocide, Human Rights, Indigenous, International, Journalism

The Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine hosted investigative reporter Max Blumenthal in Minor Hall Wednesday night. Blumenthal spoke on Zionism and Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians, emphasizing his talk was not “anti Israel” but “an event for Palestinian Justice and equal rights.”

Watch it on YouTube: 

"Ziojuana - High on Zionism: The Indoctrination of Apartheid Israel Today”

Ziojuana

The 2013 SPJP Palestinian Bazaar!

Monday, February 18th

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Newcomb Hall Main Lounge

Come out and buy goods all authentically made in Lebanon! We'll be selling real jewelry, embroidery, bags, scarfs, accessories, and lots more!

Last year, SPJP raised $2000 for children's education in Palestine - help us make an even bigger impact this year! 

All of our proceeds will go to the Inma Foundation, a charity fund that helps Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Find out more about them here!

Hope to see you there! Make the children of Palestine your Valentine!