IN OUR SON'S NAME will premiere at Fordham University on February 24. Gerry Blaszczak, SJ, will lead a post-screening discussion of the film with Phyllis and Orlando Rodríguez, and filmmaker Gayla Jamison. A reception will follow. The event is sponsored by the Francis and Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, and the program is […]
Using the Teachings of the Directions as a Self-healing/Therapeutic Tool. In this healing workshop, we will use the “Medicine Wheel” model of the universe to help bring our lives into balance and harmony. This model is one of cosmos, not chaos, of order and harmony, not discord. In the fourness of things we find enlightenment, […]
Realties of Israel and Palestine in the context of the coming Israel elections Leonard Grob, Ph.D. is Prof. Emeritus of Philosophy at Fairleigh Dickinson University. For the last three decades he has specialized in Holocaust Studies and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict. Dr. Grob is currently VP of Partners for Progressive Israel, Associate Director of the Jewish […]
March 2nd, 7 pm at Wallkill Town Hall, Middletown, N.Y. Realties of Israel and Palestine in the context of the upcoming Israel elections Two members of Rockland for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel will be speaking at this event. Leonard Grob, Ph.D. is Prof. Emeritus of Philosophy at Fairleigh Dickinson University. For […]
Rockland for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel is joining with peace groups across the country concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on March 3rd. Netanyahu will be giving this speech, without an invitation by the State Department, in opposition to the policies of President Obama. This comes at […]
Michelle Alexander At Union It is with deep pleasure and excitement that I invite you to join us here at Union to hear author, advocate, professor, and civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander for the Fifth Annual Judith Davidson Moyers Women of Spirit Lecture. Alexander is author of the ground-breaking book The New Jim Crow, which […]
Thursday, March 5th: The Great New York Power Shift – Transitioning to a Low Carbon Future The Gen En Campaign at Pace University is about building the pillars of our clean and efficient energy future around the environment, entrepreneurship, and engagement. And there’s no better place to be than right here in New […]
The 17th Annual Women's History Conference at Sarah Lawrence College Worn Out! Motherwork in the Age of Austerity Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY (20 minutes north of Manhattan) Friday - Saturday March 6-7, 2015 Free and Open to the Public The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than 60% of mothers of preschool children […]
Friday at 5:45pm Saudi Arabian Consul General, NYC, 2nd Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets https://facebook.com/events/412344995601995/ Anyone who wants to hold up a sign that says something to the effect of "please stop dropping bombs out of airplanes onto the land and the people of Yemen", or any similar message, let's just meet up and […]
“PALESTINE AND THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC): POSSIBILITIES AND PROBLEMS” DR. LAWRENCE DAVIDSON Storrs, CT Friends Meetinghouse (06268-1444) 57 Hunting Lodge Road/intersection with North Eagleville Road, off Route 195 7:30 PM, Friday, March 6, 2015 Doors open at 7:00 PM for sale of Palestinian handicrafts and olive oil. Dr. Davidson is a retired […]