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The International Contours of Zionist Repression: Virtual Lecture
2024-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The International Contours of Zionist Repression

The Coalition Against Zionist Repression invites you to an international panel organised by Coalition members, Alana Lentin (Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism Founding Collective member) and Anna Younes (Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism Advisory Board member).

Date: 13 November 2024.

Time: 6 PM (London), 7 PM (Paris), 9 PM (Palestine), 7 AM (Aotearoa/New Zealand), 5 AM (Sydney).

Zionist organisations and lobby groups, in conjunction with governments, universities, public and private bodies, and the mainstream media have long engaged in repressive activities targeting Palestinians and their supporters around the word. The conversation about Zionist repression generally takes a US-centric lens. In an attempt to widen the view, this international panel brings together thinkers and activists from France, Germany, the UK and Australasia to discuss the of Zionist repression in the context of the ongoing colonial genocide being perpetrated by the Zionist settler colonial regime in Palestine.

Rainbow Story Time (online) w/ Lindz Amer
2024-11-13 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-27 11:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join Lindz Amer, the award-winning LGBTQ+ activist, author and co-host of the beloved indie web series, Queer Kid Stuff, for songs and stories that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all-year-round.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register:
https://kcls.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOuqpzssGtC5XlvnFdvIAD2bwlBzP-RA

Words for Palestine
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join our monthly online series “Words for Palestine” which aims to center and highlight Palestinian voices during this devastating time. Featured readers TBA.
“Words For Palestine” is co-sponsored by Al Nadwa Freethinking Society, Mizna, Palestine Writes and RAWI, and is free with RSVP. We encourage you to make a donation to support the work of Palestine Legal and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). Palestine Legal is an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and constitutional rights of people in the U.S. who speak out for Palestinian freedom. PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, providing crucial and life-saving relief and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
For questions, e-mail Rewa Zeinati at rzeinati@accesscommunity.org

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2024-11-14 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-21 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
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وقت القصة باللغة العربية
!انضموا إلينا في وقت القصة باللغة العربية عبر الإنترنت، كل يوم خميس من الساعة 5:00 مساءً حتى 5:30 مساءً
تمتعوا بالقصص العربية، والحركات المفعمة بالحيوية، والأناشيد التي تهدف إلى تنمية مهارات القراءة والكتابة لصغاركم منذ سن مبكر
.نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار
الرجاء التسجيل عبر الإنترنت. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط الزووم الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا لم تجدوا 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

Arabic Story Time
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.

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2024-11-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-30 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.
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في وقت القصص، يمكن للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم من حديثي الولادة وحتى سن الخامسة وعائلاتهم الاستمتاع بالقصص والأغاني وأنشطة التعلُّم المرحة.
نرحب بالعائلات من جميع الأعمار.
يُعقد الحدث باللغة الإنجليزية والعربية.
Registration is not required.

Radio Gaza: A Fundraiser
2024-11-16 19:00 - 2024-11-17 00:00 | Afterlife Seattle, 1418 East Olive Way, Seattle, WA, 98122
Join us November 16th, 2024, to raise money for Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. Music, DJs, Tatreez, Poetry, and henna tattooing!

#1 HARM-LESS HOLIDAY MEALS (ONLINE SESSION)
2024-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
An online workshop series to learn how to reduce environmental harm and divest from systems of oppression during the holiday season.
https://trillium.eco/events/harmless112124
Thursday, November 21, 2024 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
A family recipe using homegrown veggies.
A modest spread encircled by family, neighbors, and strangers.
A prayer and giving thanks for the abundance, the ancestors, and the martyrs.
This is the dinner scene at the diasporic Lebanese home.
On the Levantine village homestead by the burned olive field.
Nestled in the rubble of the destroyed home in Gaza.
This is how we resist imperialism and occupation.

Palestinian Classics: Maqlouba and Knafeh: Cooking Class
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she dives into the most famous classical Palestinain family-style dishes and the memories, stories, and traditions behind them. You will learn the art of layering and flipping the perfect maqlouba , a world-renowned showstopper of upside-down chicken with roasted eggplant, cauliflower, rice, and fried nuts). You’ll enjoy it with salatet khodar w t’heeniyeh (tomato, herb, and tahini salad); qalayet bandora (spicy tomato, garlic and herb stir fry); and finish the meal with freshly made knafeh nabulsiya (shredded fine angel hair dough stuffed with sweet cheese and sweetened with orange water syrup and topped with crushed pistachio.
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.

Peace Vigils [Olympia]
2024-11-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-11-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
4:30-6:00 PM
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th &Water Street

Join us every Friday in downtown Olympia as we continue to gather to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to occupation, saving Gaza’s children, and for peace.

Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship Of Reconciliation for supporting and joining our efforts to demand a permanent peace in Gaza. Thank you to everyone for continuing to respect the peaceful and welcoming atmosphere that the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) has maintained at these weekly vigils for so many years.

2024-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA, 98052
A New Policy for America
Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Seattle for a groundbreaking event where we will discuss ANew Policy towards Palestine and Israel. Led by Josh Paul and Tariq Habash, two former Biden Administration officials who resigned from their positions in protest of the administration’s policy toward Gaza, A New Policy is a landmark lobbying organization that advocates for a just U.S. policy toward Palestine/ Israel, and A New Policy PAC, a political action committee that contributes to candidates for federal office who support such a policy.
In just a few weeks since its public launch, it has been covered by Reuters, Huffington Post, MSNBC, Democracy Now, the Insurgents podcast, The Hill, Arab America, and Politico.
Josh and Tariq will join us from 6-9pm on Saturday 23 November at the Hilton Garden Inn, Redmond, to explain more about their new initiative and how they will partner with AMAC and our community to advance urgently-needed political change in America.
If you stand for a new, hopeful U.S. policy toward Palestine/Israel, then we would love for you to join us. More about the New Policy on https://anewpolicy.org/

Benefit Show and Vendor Market
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Ravenna Basketball Courts, 6535 Ravenna Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98033
EVIL HOUSE x SUPER UW present:
🇵🇸🍉SEEDS OF RESISTANCE🍉🇵🇸
at the Ravenna basketball courts
benefit show AND VENDOR MARKET raising funds for Yazan and his family in Gaza. please read more about Yazan and his family on slide 2.
$10-20 sliding scale EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS
7:00 PM
Featuring performances from 3 of our absolute FAVORITE bands
@zookraught
@give_me_the_money_band
@blindheresy
Poster art by @moussalangelo

Karaoke for Palestine
2024-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Register for Location
Please join our friends next Friday for a night of singing and fundraising in support of Palestinians living through the current nightmare. Free your inhibitions and sing it loud for a free Palestine!
Event Details:
Date: 11/22/2024
Time: 8PM
Location: Provided with registration
100% of donations go to the Middle East Children’s Alliance @mecaforpeace via the Shut it Down 4 Palestine fundraiser. Pick out your favorite songs, and get ready to rock the mic for Palestine!

Stitching Resilience: A Discussion on Palestinian Culture, Communities, & Futures with Rawan Hassan
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us for MAR Talks: Stitching Resilience – how Palestinian steadfastness is maintained through cultural and community perseverance.

Fundraiser for Lebanese Canadian Society of BC
2024-11-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Floral Hall [Vancouver], 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 4H1, Canada
The Lebanese Canadian Society of BC warmly invites you to share this announcement and join us in launching our fundraising campaign with friends and the community. Together, we stand in solidarity with Lebanon.
All proceeds go to the Lebanese Red Cross.
This event will happen on November 23rd, 2024 at Floral Hall – VanDusen Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada
Get your ticket here:
https://www.lebanesecanadiansocietyofbc.com/fundraising-2024-heritage-month

Falastin! In the Valley: Palestinian Cultural Night and Gaza Benefit Event
2024-11-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort – Chapel Theater, 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA, 98826
Falastin! In the Valley: Palestinian Cultural Night and Gaza Benefit Event
Come join us for a night of celebration, support, and solidarity at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort’s iconic Chapel Theater! Experience the rich culture of Palestine through traditional cuisine, music, dance, cinema and more, while soaking in the winter wonderland of the icicle valley.
This event, hosted by local Leavenworth residents Abde & Anour, aims to increase awareness about Palestine, celebrate the vibrant and rich Palestinian culture, and most importantly — to raise funds for those affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Event lineup:

Delicious traditional Palestinian cuisine
Live performances of traditional Palestinian music, in addition to music from the Arab world.
Traditional Palestinian dance (dabke) — bring your dancing shoes!
Remarks from local residents and organizers

Join us for a night celebrating Palestinian culture and supporting humanitarian relief for Gaza at: Falastin! In the Valley on Nov. 23rd.

Kimchi for Gaza: Fundraiser
2024-11-24 - 2024-12-07 | WA
Community! We (several Koreans living on Coast Salish lands), are doing a kimchi fundraiser to raise money for Crips for eSims and Operation Olive Branch’s Direct Aid Initiative, two organizations working to help Gazans stay online and receive direct aid.
Kimchi is available for pre-order at https://tinyurl.com/kimchiforgaza (in bio) and is $15 – $30+ sliding scale per quart, with pick-up in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia between Nov. 26 and Dec. 7. Two options are available: traditional (which contains fish sauce and fermented shrimp) and vegan. Both options are gluten free. Those who donate at the $30 level will receive a randomly selected perk, which may include ceramics, prints, or stickers.
The kimchi sold for this fundraiser will be hand made by us as we gather for a gimjang, the Korean autumnal tradition of making kimchi together in community. Gimjangs represent collective care and nourishment, and it is how families have shared the burden of preserving that year’s harvest into kimchi, to sustain each other through the wintertime. It is one of the ways we have learned to love each other.
We gather and work together holding the Palestinian people in our hearts. We gather and work knowing that our community spans the globe, and that the small intimate acts of care we can offer here can reach across seas. As we jar this kimchi together, we hold the memory of all those who have been martyred, and continue to fight for a free Palestine and a world free of colonial violence.
Further details for the fundraiser can be found at https://tinyurl.com/kimchiforgaza. Fundraiser will likely close on November 24.

Free virtual screening of the documentary film 'Sacrificing Liberty'
2024-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Screening will start at 12:00 Noon US EST; 18:00 Europe; 19:00 Palestine; 17:00 UK; running time, 60 minutes each part, English language.
Please click here to watch the film trailer.
Please click here to register to view the film.
SYNOPSIS
“Sacrificing Liberty” is a powerful documentary directed by Matthew Skow that examines the tragic attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War. The film provides a detailed account of the incident, which resulted in the deaths of 34 American crew members and injuries to 174 others. Through interviews with survivors and experts, the documentary uncovers the subsequent cover-up by the U.S. government and highlights the enduring quest for justice and recognition by the survivors. It is a poignant exploration of a dark chapter in American naval history and the resilience of those who lived through it.

Family Gatherings for Palestine
2024-11-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Bergen Place, 5450 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
Our biweekly gatherings are back! Join us on November 10th, 10:30 am at the Bergen Place in Ballard (just across from the Ballard Farmer’s Market) for a gathering of friends and family calling for a permanent ceasefire and a free Palestine. 🍉 See you there!

Create Your Own Lasercut Bookmark with Amina Quraishi
2024-11-24 11:00 - 14:00 | KCLS – Federal Way, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, 98003
Artist Amina Quraishi will teach you how to create your own laser-cut bookmark. Be inspired by the geometric and floral patterns from Islamic art and architecture. Laser-cut your designs and take home your finished bookmark.
Ages 13 to adults only.

Vocals Only Tour - Vancouver
2024-11-24 17:30 - 21:30 | Aria Banquet & Convention Centre, 12350 Pattullo Place, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 8C3, Canada
Vocals Only Tour Vancouver (Surrey)
Come join us at the Aria Banquet & Convention Centre for a night of pure vocal talent! The Vocals Only Tour is making a stop in Calgary, and you won’t want to miss it. Get ready to be amazed by an amazing line up of singers, rappers and poets showcasing their skills in an intimate setting.
Presented by Muslimi and Makkah Records, with our amazing charity partner Humaniti, this groundbreaking event is set to redefine live, vocals-only nasheed performances across the globe!
🎤 Featuring Legendary Performances By:

Ilyas Mao
Siedd
Essam
Faisal Latif
Amin Davis

Hosted by the one and only: Boonaa Mohammed
Doors Open at 5:00pm
This isn’t just a concert—it’s a MUSLIM ARTS MOVEMENT that will have you on the edge of your seat, celebrating faith, culture, and the power of pure vocal artistry!
This November, for the FIRST TIME EVER, the Vocals Only Tour hits Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED—grab yours NOW before they’re gone!

Watermelon Pictures: Life Is Beautiful (streaming)
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-01 | Virtual
New Release from Watermelon Pictures:
Exiled above the arctic circle in Norway and refusing to accept the boundaries imposed by international politics & rigid bureaucracy, Palestinian filmmaker Mohamed Jabaly insists on telling heartfelt stories from his hometown Gaza. Despite his statelessness and having only limited connection to his family abroad, he manages to channel support from friends and his own creativity, adhering to his motto LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. And throughout it all, he fights for his rights with integrity, community, and a smile for the world.
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/nqTlHyjR1xA
Screening on major digital platforms on 11/26!
https://www.watermelonpictures.com/films/life-is-beautiful-a-letter-to-gaza

Visit Al Am'ari Refugee Camp virtually with Eyewitness Palestine
2024-11-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Located east of Ramallah, Al Am’ari Camp is one of the smallest refugee camps in the West Bank, with a registered population of 15,315, including 5,048 children. Despite its small size, the camp encapsulates the severe challenges faced by Palestinian refugees living under Israeli military occupation.
The residents of Al Am’ari frequently endure invasions by the Israeli Occupation Forces, further exacerbating their already precarious living conditions. These incursions disrupt daily life and instill fear and uncertainty, particularly among children, who bear the brunt of the trauma.

Intro to Waste Canvas Tatreez Workshop
2024-11-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
@seattleresistancetatreez and @baladna.pnw are offering a COMBINED Tatreez 101 and Intro to Waste Canvas workshop on 11/29 in Seattle, and you are invited.

(You can attend one or both sections of the workshop – for example, if you are already familiar with Tatreez basics and only want to learn about how to use waste canvas, you can show up at 1:15 for the waste canvas portion.)
We intentionally chose to have this workshop on the Friday after Thanksgiving as a statement and a step towards breaking the cycle of our addiction to consumerism, and re-directing our attention to the things that create true fulfillment in life: community, mutual aid, connection to ancestors, heritage and land, and taking care of one another.
12 – 1:15: Tatreez history/background and Tatreez 101
1:30 – 4 pm: Intro to Waste Canvas
All are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezWasteCanvas (link in bio).
More details are in the registration form, and location will be provided upon registration and donation (form includes donation instructions).
All funds will be sent to @saha_satx and @shababgaza who are tirelessly providing meals for people in Gaza.
Email seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.

Arabic School: Saturdays in Kent
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Kent Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA, 98030
Our Arabic School provides those who want to learn Arabic the opportunity to fine-tune their knowledge. Our classes are held weekly at Kent Meridian High School for our kids and youth.
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Program Eligibility Requirements:
– Elementary or middle-school age children
– Living in King County

When: Saturdays
Time: 10-12
Where: Kent Meridian High School (10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030)
