Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Jews for a Just Peace - Upcoming Events, Vancouver & over Internet

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:47:36 -0700

We would appreciate you circulating this  to your lists and contacts.
 
Thanks,
Carol Stone, Jews for a Just Peace
 
JEWS FOR A JUST PEACE PRESENTS 
  Arik Gutler-Ofir
Israeli Peace Activist  • Refusenik • Theatre Facilitator
Rotary World Peace Fellow - University of Queensland, Australia
Born in Jerusalem, Arik has worked as a theatre teacher and facilitator, and an initiator of art projects for Jews and Arabs in Israel. He refused to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces after being called to take part in occupying the West Bank cities in 2002. Arik has received a Rotary International Peace Fellowship, a two year scholarship for an MA degree in peace studies and conflict resolution. Having undertaken studies for an advanced MA at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, Arik's interest in theatre has brought him to Vancouver to study the work of Headlines Theatre and in particular the recent forum theatre project "Palestine, Israel and Me: A Power Play".
 
At all events, Arik will comment on the latest developments in the Middle East region.
 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
"I DON’T SHOOT"
Tuesday July 18th.  8 pm. Voice of Palestine radio show, Co-op Radio, CFRO, 102.7 FM
 
Hear Arik speak about why he refuses to serve in Israel’s armed forces.
 
Program may also be heard over the Internet. 
  
THE MIDDLE EAST: POWERS AT PLAY
Thursday July 20th, 7:30 p.m. Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver
 
The modern Middle East was designed and shaped by colonial powers during the 18th and 19th centuries, and is still dominated by western agendas. Arik will offer an audio-visual presentation of the development of the Israeli-Palestinian war in light of the world powers' ongoing influence on the conflict. Discussion will follow.
 
 
 
THERE ARE THINGS DECENT PEOPLE DON’T DO: REFUSING THE IDF
Tuesday, July 25th, 7:30 p.m. Falafelers’ Café at theTigers Cafe, 2133 Granville Street (near 5th), Vancouver
 
Arik refused to serve in the Israeli army in 2002. What does it means to say no to your education, social environment and family? Arik will briefly share the process of taking a personal-political decision.  Discussion will ensue.  All points of view welcome. Dessert and coffee/tea can be purchased.
 
 
ART, SOCIAL CHANGE, AND THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
Two Falafelers’ Café discussions, exploring options for using theatrical methods to engage with political conflicts.
 
First session:  Sunday, July 23rd, 7:30 pm,  Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver
A REFLECTION ON "PALESTINE, ISRAEL AND ME: A POWER PLAY" What has been achieved by  the play 'Palestine, Israel and Me: A Power Play', a forum theatre project directed by David Diamond (Headlines Theatre), and performed recently at 'Earth - The World Urban Festival' and the World Peace Forum? An introduction will be given on the ideology of forum theatre methods and the 'Theatre of the Oppressed'. 
 
 
Second session: Sunday, July 30th, 7:30 pm. Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver 
IS CHANGE THROUGH THEATRE POSSIBLE?
An interactive workshop which will help shape a new theatrical participatory method. An introduction will be given on the different methods using theatre to bring about social change: Theatre for Development (TfD), Playback Theatre, Action Research (PAR) and Problem Solving Workshop. Arik will present a model for a theatre workshop which he intends to exercise with Palestinians and Jewish Israelis in the Middle-East. He will invite workshop  participants to practice the techniques and to assist in shaping the new method.
 
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Donations of $5 will be much appreciated to help cover costs.  No-one turned away.
 
 
 
For further information on Israel’s refusal movement:
 
http://www.yeshgvul.org/index_e.asp
 
http://www.seruv.org.il/english/default.asp
 
 
 
For further information on Jews for a Just Peace, Vancouver:
 
www.jewsforajustpeace.com
 

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