Sunday, March 3, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Beta Bridge: Palestinian flag v. Israeli flag
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
In Solidarity With Gaza
Dear SPJP members,
As you are reading this email, the world's fourth-largest military power is launching a full scale attack on a population that is heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance in order to survive.
Israel has launched a full scale attack on Gaza and her civilians in a striking example of asymmetrical warfare. Deeming it appropriate to target civilians in retaliation for the injuries of four Israeli soldiers who were in the line of duty, there are now at least 10 dead and 90 wounded. Naturally, SPJP does not condone violence committed by anyone, but it is imperative to keep these attacks in context. Launching ill-aimed rockets into a largely unpopulated segment of Israeli territory does not justify a full scale military operation by a military state against a defenseless civilian population living in one of the most densely populated areas if the world, who have been under siege for the past five years.
"The vast majority of the rockets from Gaza are like C-minus high school science fair projects, carry limited amounts of explosive, and are impossible to aim. For all that rocket fire, not a single Israeli has been killed by one this year." -Christian Science Monitor
There are worldwide protests being held against Israeli attacks in Gaza. SPJP will be holding a rally to stop the ruthless violence in Gaza on Friday on the Lawn. More details TBA. In the meantime, please pray for Gaza.
As you are reading this email, the world's fourth-largest military power is launching a full scale attack on a population that is heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance in order to survive.
Israel has launched a full scale attack on Gaza and her civilians in a striking example of asymmetrical warfare. Deeming it appropriate to target civilians in retaliation for the injuries of four Israeli soldiers who were in the line of duty, there are now at least 10 dead and 90 wounded. Naturally, SPJP does not condone violence committed by anyone, but it is imperative to keep these attacks in context. Launching ill-aimed rockets into a largely unpopulated segment of Israeli territory does not justify a full scale military operation by a military state against a defenseless civilian population living in one of the most densely populated areas if the world, who have been under siege for the past five years.
"The vast majority of the rockets from Gaza are like C-minus high school science fair projects, carry limited amounts of explosive, and are impossible to aim. For all that rocket fire, not a single Israeli has been killed by one this year." -Christian Science Monitor
There are worldwide protests being held against Israeli attacks in Gaza. SPJP will be holding a rally to stop the ruthless violence in Gaza on Friday on the Lawn. More details TBA. In the meantime, please pray for Gaza.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Newsletter 10/17
The Students for Peace & Justice in Palestine (SPJP)
Palestine On My Mind
N e w s
Virginia Film Festival
5 Broken Cameras
In 2005, Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat set out on what would become a five-year journey to document non-violent protests in the Israeli-occupied village of Bil’in. Five cameras and a little over five years later, Burnat paired with Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi to piece together footage from the five broken cameras and the stories that they captured. Their project intensifies, as Burnat’s friends and family are shot or arrested, and heated protests in the region wage on. Through violence and tragedy, the film’s narration features a theme of resilience – both of the filmmakers, and of a people. Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
6 p.m.
Nau 101
proudly presents...
Bill Quandt & John Mearsheimer, co-author of
The Israel Lobby
The Israel Lobby
Middle East issues facing the next US President
October 25, 2012
5 p.m. - Nau 101
SPJP Meeting
Monday, October 22, 2012
8 p.m.
Cabell 437
**Special Elections** for co-VP
Send nominations to Karla [ ksk9bj@virginia.edu ]
Flyers for the Mearsheimer/Quandt event will be distributed at the meeting
Palestine On My Mind
N e w s
Religious Leaders Call on Congress to Reevaluate Military Aid to Israel
http://www.jta.org/news/
http://www.jta.org/news/
Between Anger and Denial: Israeli collective memory and the Nakba
http://972mag.com/between-
Testimony: Israeli activist blindfolded, mugged, beaten by settlers
http://972mag.com/testimony-
Testimony: Israeli activist blindfolded, mugged, beaten by settlers
http://972mag.com/testimony-
Palestinians: Lost in Representation
http://stream.aljazeera.com/
http://stream.aljazeera.com/
Virginia Film Festival
5 Broken Cameras
In 2005, Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat set out on what would become a five-year journey to document non-violent protests in the Israeli-occupied village of Bil’in. Five cameras and a little over five years later, Burnat paired with Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi to piece together footage from the five broken cameras and the stories that they captured. Their project intensifies, as Burnat’s friends and family are shot or arrested, and heated protests in the region wage on. Through violence and tragedy, the film’s narration features a theme of resilience – both of the filmmakers, and of a people. Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
6 p.m.
Nau 101
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