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SUMMARY:The State of State Divestment
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 2 for a discussion on state-level divestment campaigns in the United States. Activists from the state of Washington will share insights from their recent successful effort to push the state Treasurer to divest from Caterpillar\, due to the company’s longstanding involvement in Israel’s grave human rights violations against Palestinians. \nWe will also hear from organizers in California who are building a broad\, union-centered coalition to target the state’s pension funds and advance divestment efforts. They are motivated by the understanding that ending complicity is a legal and moral obligation. \nAnd we’ll hear from activists in Minnesota\, who successfully pressured the state to sell off most of its Israel Bonds. \nThis session will be valuable for activists who are already engaged in BDS campaigns\, as well as for those just getting started. While the focus will be on campaigns in the US\, the lessons and strategies discussed will be relevant to divestment efforts globally. \n\nEvent Cosponsors include the BDS Movement\, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)\, Jewish Voice for Peace\, CalSTRS Divest\, and Minnesota Anti War Action Network. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 2 – 12 PM PT/3 PM ET/9 PM CET \nRSVP for Zoom link.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/the-state-of-state-divestment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ceasefire in Lebanon: Between Negotiation and Reality
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar\nCeasefire in Lebanon: Between Negotiation and Reality\nUnpacking the Questions of Sovereignty\, Deterrence\, and Recovery \nThe fragile ceasefire in Lebanon continues to be strained by repeated Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and retaliatory fire from Hezbollah. Amid rising casualties and displacement\, the US-mediated 10‑day truce was extended for three weeks following high‑level meetings in Washington. Negotiations have progressed through rare direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors\, focusing on prolonging the ceasefire and laying the groundwork for broader agreements on security\, border management\, and reconstruction. Diplomatic activity also remains active\, with reports of upcoming state‑level engagements in Washington\, while discussions about Hezbollah’s weapons and the long‑term stability of the border continue to shape the diplomatic agenda.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/webinar-ceasefire-in-lebanon-between-negotiation-and-reality/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime
DESCRIPTION:American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents the first of the special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime\,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil\, where each session will have a particular focus. \n\nMay 6th – Gaza’s Siege & Blockade: The Creation of an “Open Air Prison”\n\nMay 13th: 1948 Palestinians: Foreigners in Their Ancestral Homeland\n\nMay 20th: The Right of Return: Apartheid’s Impact on Palestinian Refugees
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/understanding-the-roots-of-israeli-apartheid-its-present-regime/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T100000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Movie Screening: Boycott
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special\, virtual screening of Boycott\, followed by a discussion on Wednesday\, May 13\, at 2:00 pm ET / 9:00 pm Jerusalem time that reunites protagonists from the film alongside civil rights attorneys and organizers to examine what this moment reveals about the evolving landscape of protest rights in the United States. \nUpon registering\, you will receive early access to stream the full film ahead of the event. This conversation will be moderated by Daniel Nerenberg\, Education and Communications Specialist\, Just Vision\, and feature the following speakers: \n\nAlan Leveritt\, Publisher of the Arkansas Times and Boycott protagonist\nBahia Amawi\, Palestinian-American speech therapist and Boycott protagonist\nBrian Hauss\, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Speech\, Privacy\, and Technology Project\, also featured in Boycott\nJanan Najeeb\, Founder and Executive Director of the Muslim Women’s Coalition and Founder of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine\, a statewide coalition of 95 organizations working to repeal Wisconsin’s anti-boycott law
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/virtual-movie-screening-boycott/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Panel Discussion,Movie
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime
DESCRIPTION:American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents the first of the special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime\,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil\, where each session will have a particular focus. \n\nMay 6th – Gaza’s Siege & Blockade: The Creation of an “Open Air Prison”\n\nMay 13th: 1948 Palestinians: Foreigners in Their Ancestral Homeland\n\nMay 20th: The Right of Return: Apartheid’s Impact on Palestinian Refugees
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/understanding-the-roots-of-israeli-apartheid-its-present-regime/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Story-telling in the Arab American Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Join  your colleagues and students from across the university for a celebration of Arab American culture! This special event\, in Pigott Auditorium\, will feature four presenters and performers. It’s free\, open to all\, and will feature free food. Please RSVP for planning purposes. \nFeaturing: \nHebah Fisher | Kerning Cultures \nSabrene Odeh | Baladna PNW \nHanna Eady | Dunya Productions \nGiovanna Khoury | SU Student \nFood provided by Hamsa Arabic Cafe and Restaurant \nThanks to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for their support of this event.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/story-telling-in-the-arab-american-tradition/
LOCATION:Pigott Auditorium – Seattle University\, 901 12th Ave Sinegal Building\, suite 140\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122
CATEGORIES:Books/Literature/Writing,Lecture/Panel Discussion,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Fragile Crossings: The Pathways\, Barriers\, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza
DESCRIPTION:With Dr. Zeena Salman\nPediatric Oncologist\nHEAL Palestine cofounder \nfor more info\, check out the website here.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/fragile-crossings-the-pathways-barriers-and-cost-of-pediatric-medical-evacuations-from-gaza/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime
DESCRIPTION:American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents the first of the special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime\,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil\, where each session will have a particular focus. \n\nMay 6th – Gaza’s Siege & Blockade: The Creation of an “Open Air Prison”\n\nMay 13th: 1948 Palestinians: Foreigners in Their Ancestral Homeland\n\nMay 20th: The Right of Return: Apartheid’s Impact on Palestinian Refugees
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/understanding-the-roots-of-israeli-apartheid-its-present-regime/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:2026 Farhat G. Ziadeh Distinguished Lecture\, Lecture by Shawkat Toorawa
DESCRIPTION:Farhat J. Ziadeh Lecture in Arab and Islamic Studies 2026 feature Shawkat M. Toorawa (Yale University) who will be giving a talk entitled “Finding True North: Reflections on the Translation of Arabic Literature.\nShawkat M. Toorawa is the Brand Blanshard Professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and Professor of Comparative Literature at Yale University. He is a scholar\, translator\, and editor. He has published studies on the history of Arabic literature\, translated the poetry of Adonis and the Quran\, and he has been involved in numerous translation projects in his role as an executive editor for the Library of Arabic Literature.\nIn his talk\, Professor Toorawa will share his unique insights to his research and translations over the course of his long career.\nThe talk is free and open to the public.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/2026-farhat-g-ziadeh-distinguished-lecture-lecture-by-shawkat-toorawa/
LOCATION:Kane Hall – University of Washington\, 4069 Spokane Ln 98105\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Political Polarization and Academic Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the case of Aria Fani\, associate professor of the Persian and Iranian Studies program who (on March 27)\, received a 6 am phone call informing him of his termination as director of the Middle East Center at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Danny Hoffman\, director of the \nJackson School\, objected to Fani’s letters to the Center’s listserv on March 9 and March 18\, critically analyzing Zionism and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Professor Shirin Saeidi was similarly disciplined at the University of Arkansas\, and these are but two examples of cases across the country.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/political-polarization-and-academic-freedom/
LOCATION:UW – HUB\, 4001 E Stevens Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Panel Discussion
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