Philly Remembers Al-Nakba... 60 Days for 60 Years

Apr 25 – 26 2008
Villanova University

IN SEARCH OF A HOMELAND: Israelis and Palestinians seek peace, place and security in the Middle East KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, former Palestinian spokesperson and Minister of Higher Education. Read bio at http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/Elberg/Ashrawi/Ashrawi.html Various speakers will address the history and root causes of the conflict as well as the current realities and hopes for peace. Workshops will offer time for discussion and advice. There will also be a film screening, cultural event, and art exhibit by renowned local artist Rajie Cook. Many of the speakers will be available for other interviews or events. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Rev. Naim Ateek, Director, Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, Jerusalem - Christian Strategies for Non-Violent Peacemaking Dr. Marc Ellis, Director for Jewish Studies, Baylor University - The Jewish Dream and the 1948 Reality Dr. Elia Zureik, Emeritus Faculty, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada - A Journey of 60 years; the Story of Palestinian Refugees Dr. Yvonne Haddad, History of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Georgetown University - Understanding our Muslim Friends Jeff Halper, Coordinator, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, (2006 Nobel Peace Prize nominee) - Reframing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A View from the Ground John Hubers, Former Middle East Director, Reformed Church of America. - Whose Homeland Is It? Confronting Christian Zionism Susan Abulhawa, Founder of Playgrounds for Palestine, Author: The Scar of David (Best Book Award, USA Book News) Fr. John Sullivan