ArabishWay

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2023-11-02 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
وقت القصة عبر الإنترنت. كل خميس من 5:00 مساءً إلى 5:30 مساءً.
استمتعوا بالقصص والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية التي تنمي مهارات القراءة والكتابة لدى أطفالكم في وقت مبكر.
نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار.
الرجاء التسجيل *عبر الإنترنت هنا*. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط Zoom الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا كنتم لا ترون رسالة بريد إلكتروني، فتحققوا من ملف البريد العشوائي.
تتوفر ترتيبات تيسيرية ملائمة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة عند الطلب عبر البريد الإلكتروني access@kcls.org قبل سبعة أيام على الأقل من الحدث. و أيضا تتوفر التسميات التوضيحية التلقائية دائمًا للأحداث عبر الإنترنت.
Online Story Time. Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm.
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Arabic that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the program’s Zoom link. The same link will be used each week for Arabic Story Time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

The Return: Dunya Productions
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04, 2023-10-24 - 2023-10-28 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
The play is set in an automobile repair shop in the mid-sized city Herzliya. This Seattle premiere by Palestinian playwright Hanna Eady and Seattle-based playwright Edward Mast deftly dramatizes the tensions between a Palestinian and an Israeli Jew who might have known each other in the past. By the end of the play, both of their lives will be forever changed by the realities of present-day Israel.

Each Night at 8pm!

The Olive Oil Harvest with Nadia Tommalieh at the Pantry
2023-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shares the beauty, importance, and tradition of the olive harvest and olive oil pressing across the Arab world. Olive oil is a staple in most culinary cultures, and in this class you’ll learn about the different flavor profiles of olive oil, the best temperatures for cooking, and how to repurpose flavor-infused oils. You’’ll cook an array of dishes traditional to celebrate the olive harvest season, before sitting down to feast on shorabet freekeh bil hamid w zeit al-zaytoon (citrusy freekeh and olive oil soup); musakhan (roasted Cornish hens with olive oil, caramelized onions, and sumac); salatet bandora bil a’ashab (tomatoes and herbs tossed in olive oil and sumac), as well as salset laban w na’ana (garlicky yogurt, mint, olive oil sauce). Yansoonnieh, an aromatic anise and olive oil sticky cake drenched in orange blossom syrup, will close out our meal, and our love letter to the majestic olive.

Poets for Palestine: Raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians
2023-10-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
An online evening of poetry, raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Providing the Palestinian Perspective on the Current Events in Gaza [Virtual]
2023-10-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Please click the above underlined title of the event to go to the registration page.

This is a Hybrid Event, meaning you can attend virtually via Zoom or, in-person at the Palestine Museum US, 1764 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, Connecticut, USA. The program begins at 2:00 PM US EDT; 20:00 Europe; 21:00 Palestine Time.
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese will participate in the Palestine Museum US Open House Event providing insight into the legal implications of Israeli actions in Gaza.
Palestine Museum US Open House
Providing the Palestinian Perspective on the Current Events in Gaza
We would like to announce that Palestine Museum US will be hosting an open house event to shed light on the current events in Gaza. In light of the Western media’s biased coverage and one-sided narrative that often favors Israel, it is crucial to provide an alternative perspective that delves into the historical context and Israel’s actions over the past 75 years that have contributed to the current situation. Our aim is to present a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play and offer an opportunity for visitors to uncover the true facts. By joining us at the open house, attendees will have the chance to learn about the rich historical background of Palestine and gain valuable insights that are often omitted from mainstream narratives. We invite all interested individuals to come and engage in meaningful conversations that have the potential to broaden horizons and foster a more comprehensive understanding of the Palestinian struggle for freedom and justice.

Family Dinner: Palestinian Poetry Feast
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join us for a dinner where we do all the cooking! Each month we open the doors between our classrooms and seat 40 guests for a five-course family-style feast, featuring all the ingredients we’re excited about. And this October we’re hosting another very special dinner, with Nadia Tommalieh taking the lead. We’re excited to welcome local poet Lena Khalaf Tuffaha to celebrate her new book “Kaan and Her Sisters” with a menu inspired by her writing. This book of poems is about grief, survival, displacement, and intergenerational memory, following a teacher of Arabic from her origins in Palestine to the cities of the Arab world. It’s a perfect pairing for Nadia’s cooking, which is itself powerfully informed by memories of Palestine — we can’t wait to taste what comes from this conversation. Pricing includes tip, a wine pairing with each savory course, tea or coffee with dessert, and a signed copy of “Kaan and Her Sisters”.

Protest for Palestine: Westlake Center
2023-10-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Westlake Center, 400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States
On Saturday we will once again march with all of our community in solidarity with the Palestinian people. For more information on both of these actions see below. For future updates on all upcoming Seattle for Palestine actions and events join our WhatsApp announcement group tinyurl.com/seattlepalupdates

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2023-10-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Lake City – Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
At storytime, children from birth through elementary school and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
Event in English and Arabic.

Interlaced Communities: The Language of Palestinian Embroidery with Wafa Ghnaim [Portland]
2023-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Textile Hive, Textile Hive 133 Southwest 2nd Avenue Suite 203, Portland, Oregon, 97204
Palestinian researcher, author and teacher Wafa Ghnaim will be presenting a history of storytelling in Palestinian embroidery, including a cross-stitching master class and stitching circle where participants can learn, practice, and discuss the art to connect with their heritage and preserve the craft for future generations.
Also, on display as part of the event, there will be historic Palestinian textiles from the Textile Hive Andrea Aranow collection, along with textiles from Wafa’s personal collection, to honor the important traditions that will be carried forward through this community gathering.
Schedule
12:00-1:30pm: Lecture: Palestinian Embodiment Through Adornment & Dress, Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
1:30-1:45pm: Break for questions and discussion
1:45-3:00pm: Master Class (registration required through this link) Palestinian Fellahi Embroidery Technique
3:00-4:00pm: Stitching Circle and Discussion, Reflections, Creations

Movie: Bank of Targets: A Glimpse Into the Devastation Unleashed by Israeli Bombing of Gaza [virtual]
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
To register for this event please click here.
The screening of the film will be followed by Q&A discussion with fthe audience. Running time is 26 Minutes. English subtitles.

About the Film
Bank of Targets: A Glimpse Into the Devastation Unleashed by Israeli Bombing of Gaza
Introduction
“Bank of Targets,” a powerful documentary film directed by acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker/journalist the late Rushdi Sarraj (he was murdered by Israeli bombings last week), sheds light on the horrifying aftermath of the relentless Israeli bombing campaigns on the Gaza Strip. Released amidst rising concerns over the recurring cycle of violence, the film offers a harrowing examination of the extensive destruction and immense loss of life caused by these devastating attacks. Through its poignant storytelling and compelling visuals, “Bank of Targets” provides a insight into the profound impact of Israeli airstrikes on the lives of Palestinians in Gaza.

The Devastating Reality
The film captures the heart-wrenching scenes that become all too common in Gaza, as families are torn apart and entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Through testimonies of survivors, eyewitness accounts, and comprehensive footage, “Bank of Targets” skillfully depicts the indiscriminate nature of the Israeli airstrikes. It showcases the widespread devastation, explicitly highlighting the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and residential areas.
The Human Toll
In “Bank of Targets,” the film’s lens focuses on the true victims—the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. By highlighting personal stories, the documentary humanizes the conflict, revealing that behind the staggering statistics lies a multitude of shattered dreams, irreparable loss, and profound grief. It introduces us to families who have lost loved ones, children who have been robbed of their childhood, and individuals grappling with a future plagued by uncertainty and trauma.
Conclusion
Through its well-crafted narrative and compelling storytelling, “Bank of Targets” serves as a powerful tool for increasing awareness about the extensive destruction and loss of life endured by Palestinians in Gaza following Israeli bombings. By amplifying the voices of survivors and highlighting the urgent need for justice, the documentary prompts viewers to reflect on the profound human cost of violence and reconsider the importance of finding a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. In a world marked by growing calls for empathy and understanding, “Bank of Targets” contributes to a narrative that strives for peace, justice, and the recognition of the inherent dignity and rights of every individual, regardless of their nationality or origin.

PAMA Fundraiser for Gaza Hospitals
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Come donate to send medical supplies to hospitals in Gaza.
Or donate now: https://palestinian-ama.org
Dinner included

F.O.R Vigil for Peace [Olympia]
2023-10-27 16:30 - 18:00
Come stand with the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and FOR as we grieve for those who have been lost and demand an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, protection of Palestinian civilians in both Gaza and the West Bank, and stopping a genocide in Gaza. Hold our signs supporting Palestinian rights, an end to occupation and apartheid, and peace with justice for Palestinians and Israelis – or create and bring your own. Help us all take a peaceful step toward a future in which Palestinians and Jewish Israelis live together as equals on shared lands.
Help out by making signs for yourself and others. Here are a few suggestions:
“Immediate Ceasefire”
“Ceasefire Now”
“End the Killing”
“Hold on to our Humanity”
“Value Humanity: End the Killing”
“STOP THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA”
at Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th &Water Street

Palestinian Comfort Classics with Suzanne Husseini
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Palestinian cuisine is most famous for its celebratory, communal nature, but the flavorful dishes of Palestine are perfectly attainable for a home cook. The Pantry is excited to welcome Suzanne Husseini, chef and author of Modern Flavors of Arabia, for a class highlighting her favorite Palestinian comfort foods. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or preparing a weeknight dinner, she’ll give you the confidence to make classic dishes embedded with the story of their terroir. On the menu: lemony lentil soup; fattet beitinjan (roasted eggplant with minced lamb and citrus yogurt sauce); Palestinian spoon salad; and hareeseh (semolina cake with rose syrup).
Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.

Palestine: "Women and Children" and the Politics of Appeal
2023-10-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Part of the Until Liberation: A Series for Palestine collection
Join this broadcast for the lecture on Palestine justice by Mohammed El-Kurd cancelled by the University of Vermont.

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2023-10-26 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-19 16:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
وقت القصة عبر الإنترنت. كل خميس من 4:00 مساءً إلى 4:30 مساءً.
استمتعوا بالقصص والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية التي تنمي مهارات القراءة والكتابة لدى أطفالكم في وقت مبكر.
نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار.
الرجاء التسجيل *عبر الإنترنت هنا*. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط Zoom الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا كنتم لا ترون رسالة بريد إلكتروني، فتحققوا من ملف البريد العشوائي.
تتوفر ترتيبات تيسيرية ملائمة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة عند الطلب عبر البريد الإلكتروني access@kcls.org قبل سبعة أيام على الأقل من الحدث. و أيضا تتوفر التسميات التوضيحية التلقائية دائمًا للأحداث عبر الإنترنت.
Online Story Time. Thursdays, 4-4:30 pm.
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Arabic that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the program’s Zoom link. The same link will be used each week for Arabic Story Time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Mizna+RAWIFest
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Virtual
The Radius of Arab American Writers and Mizna are excited to host Mizna+RAWIFest!
The conference will kick-off with a keynote address from novelist and poet Hala Alyan. Full schedule coming soon! This event is FULLY-HYBRID, those choosing to attend online will be able to fully participate.
WHEN: October 26–28, 2023
WHERE: Open Book, 1011 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN + Online
REGISTER HERE

The Radius of Arab American Writers and Mizna are excited to host Mizna+RAWIFest, RAWI’s bi-annual conference for 2023, in RAWI’s 30th year!
The conference will take place October 26 through 28. This event is FULLY-HYBRID, with RAWI and Mizna representatives making sure those choosing to attend online will be able to fully participate. The conference will kick-off with a keynote address from novelist and poet Hala Alyan. The full slate of performers, panels, and events will be announced soon – get ready for music, dance, an incredible slate of readers, and opening & closing night parties!
In person registration: $200. Includes free breakfast + lunch, and more! Mizna+RAWIfest is a fully hybrid conference; in the spirit of accessibility and care, all in-person attendants will be required to mask during the duration of the conference. We have a cap of 100 in-person attendants. Need-based waivers are available; for a 50% discount waiver, please email rawifest@gmail.com.
The festival will be held at Open Book; the space has an elevator & gender-neutral bathrooms; if you have accessibility concerns or questions, please e-mail us at rawifest@gmail.com.
Virtual registration: Free! All panels and performances will be conducted on/streamed on Zoom. We strongly encourage donations so we can continue to make free offerings like this for future programming.

Ronnie Malley: Ziryab, The Songbird of Adalusia
2023-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
From 9th century islamic Spain to present day America
Oudist Ronnie Malley presents his original musical narrative about the life of Ziryab, a 9th century musician and polymath, who traveled from Baghdad to Muslim Spain and shifted the course of history. 2023 Recipient of the Michael Jaffee Visionary Award of Chamber Music America, “Ronnie Malley’s musicianship is superb and his interweaving of his own life with the story of Ziryab’s, as well as his highly-informative discourse on the medieval master’s legacy, make for an enlightening performance.”

Vigil and March
2023-10-21 15:00 - 17:00

Ramy Youssef at the Neptune
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Neptune, 1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Ramy Youssef is an award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian who brings his unique voice and perspective to his storytelling. Youssef created, produces, directs and stars in the hit Hulu show “Ramy,” inspired by his own experiences centering around a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. He won a Golden Globe® in 2020 on behalf of “Ramy” in the category of “Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.” In 2020, the Television Academy nominated Youssef for two Emmy Awards® in the categories of “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series” on behalf of the second season of “Ramy.” He also won the Peabody Award on behalf of the series. The third season of Youssef’s widely celebrated “Ramy” premiered on September 30th, 2022.

Community Vigil
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:00

Our Lady of Saydnaya - 6th Annual Fundraising Event
2023-10-15 18:00 - 20:00
Live Entertainment, Dinner, Raffles & Non-hosted Bar
Music by Naseem Band
Cuisine by Fork Mediterranean Grill
$75/per person
Under 12: $20

Social Justice Film Festival: We Dare to Dream
2023-10-15 14:00 - 15:30
We Dare to Dream is the story of refugee athletes from Iran, Syria, South Sudan, and Cameroon who swim, run, and fight their way to opportunity and safety in host nations across the world. Spanning a breadth of backgrounds, personal stories, and Olympic sports, the film reveals the lives and hopes of refugee athletes training to compete on the world stage, showing the fire and the drive of young people forced to leave their families, homes, and countries of birth to build new lives out of nothing.
Directed by Academy Award®-nominated Waad al-Kateab (For Sama), executive produced by Angelina Jolie, and produced by Academy Award® winner Joanna Natasegara (The White Helmets, Virunga, The Edge of Democracy) and Emmy-winning producer Abigail Anketell-Jones (The Edge of Democracy, The Nightcrawlers) of Violet Films, two time Academy Award®-nominated producer, Bryn Mooser (Body Team 12, Lifeboat) and Kathryn Everett of XTR Studios and Joe Gebbia of Gebbia Productions, We Dare to Dream tells the amazing stories of young refugee athletes aiming to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. This is their story of resilience and inspiration, hardship and loss, hope, and home. Culminating in their competition at the summer Olympics, their compatriots back home and their new communities in refugee camps watch as these determined young athletes fight for their place in the world. This is their story of heart in the face of adversity, and most of all, hope for a better life.
AND VIRTUAL SCREENINGS AVAILABLE
https://socialjusticefilmfestival.org/festival#films

Yalla Nemshi! - Let's Walk!
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Google Building C (Parking Lot), 747 6th Street South, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
A family walk, on the second Sunday of each month. 10am – all levels welcome.
Meet on Google’s Kirkland Campus in the parking lot of Building C
Contact Nadera with questions: nadera0425@yahoo.com
This event is NOT rain or shine . . . only shine! For the safety of the older and younger participants, the walk will be cancelled if it rains.

Social Justice Film Festival: Listed
2023-10-14 20:30 - 22:00
Showings – select to order tickets:
Sat, Oct 14th, 8:30 PM @ Social Justice Film Institute

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2023-10-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick!
Make, eat and enjoy street foods from

Morocco – Chermoula Chicken
Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde
West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers
Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes

Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!

UNITY IN THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE - CAIR-WA 2023 banquet
2023-10-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join CAIR Washington for an evening with two of the most renowned students of knowledge the ummah has to offer. Shaykh Hasib Noor and Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will be in town for one evening only to speak at the CAIR-WA banquet, where we can benefit from their expertise and knowledge. Read more about our featured speakers below.

The banquet will be hosted by Zahra Billoo, the Executive Director of CAIR-SFBA and a civil rights advocate. We are presenting a Community Service Award to Dr. Ahsen Nadeem, beloved outgoing MAPS Youth Director, and will hear from special guest Imam Farid Sulayman, whose story of travel delays and watchlist issues was recently featured on the front page of the Sunday Seattle Times. This packed program is one that you won’t want to miss.

Get your tickets now, while early bird pricing is still available!

This year’s theme is “Unity in the Pursuit of Justice”. No matter what, our communities come together to uphold the civil rights of our brothers and sisters, and to pursue justice for those who need it. Most recently, our community came together at a crucial moment to help fund an Afghan brother’s travel costs in order to make a vital asylum interview.

In a few short years, CAIR-WA has become a powerhouse legal services provider with four immigration attorneys, while continuing to lead in advocacy. Whether in civil rights, bullying, or other cases, we lead the charge and ensure that our community’s rights are protected. For the past two decades, CAIR-WA has been the leading voice in the media for Washington state’s Muslim community. We lead with high impact and high visibility stories, like Imam Sulayman’s, through our relationships with reporters. Join us to celebrate our wins and ensure that we can continue to protect our community’s civil rights.

“Palestine Support Table” at CAIR-WA 2023 banquet—please join!
Those of you who joined in last year remember confusion (ticketing together as a table vs individual tickets and sitting together at the Palestine Support Table) Now CAIR nudges us toward simplifying: individual tix, and we’ll set up and find each other at the table there
“..the easiest way for everyone will be to have folks register for individual tickets via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unity-in-the-pursuit-of-justice-cair-was-2023-banquet-tickets-685212016587?aff=oddtdtcreator
When they register, they can note on the registration form that they are a part of the Palestine Solidarity Table. .Excited to have you all again!”
Last year the table spontaneously doubled, to 2 tables! Banquet attendees on the spot joined us, when seeing the “Palestine Support Table” and flag! C’mon down! Especially with ever-increasing collaboration in Arab/Muslim world, it’s critical to “show the flag” at such community events~~
