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ZACHARY FOSTER:
ZIONISM
Myths, Histories & Realities During Times of Horror
JVP Detroit invites you to two presentation with Dr. Zachary Foster
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1 pm: Ann Arbor at a location near central campus and
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8 pm: Ferndale with accessible, safe, free parking
Both events include refreshments and are free of charge.
About Dr. Zachary Foster
Dr. Zachary Foster is an eminent scholar on the history of the Zionist Movement in the Jewish diaspora and on its origins. He holds an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University. He is the founder of Palestine Nexus, an education and media platform on Palestine. A Senior Law Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights, Zachary is a frequent social media commentator and contributor to international media outlets, including Al Jazeera, Haaretz and TRT, the national public broadcaster of Turkey. He has written for JVP on its commitment to Anti-Zionism, and amid Israel’s bombardment of Gaza he has been instrumental in preserving Palestinian history, records and treasures through Palestine Nexus’s digital archives.
Why now?
During this time following the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, Jews around the world observe the beginning of a new year, a period of introspection and change, a time to repent for wrongs, and seek ways to mend oneself and the world. It is a time of autrocities being carried out against Palestinians in the name of Zionism to secure a Jewish state, while obliterating the Palestinian people’s lives, homes and future. We are searching for ways to end this madness propelled by Zionism.
Foster brings his wealth of knowledge to challenge common misconceptions about Zionism, including debunking claims that Zionism is a national movement for Jewish self-determination, and about the history of Jewish opposition to Zionism—including why Jewish Voice for Peace is an anti-Zionist organization. |
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Michigan Lawmakers and Advocates Call on Congress to End U.S. Support for
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
LANSING, MI — A coalition of Michigan state representatives, 47 elected officials and 28 advocacy
organizations today announced their unified demand for Michigan’s congressional delegation to take immediate action to stop United States military support for Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Their call follows mounting evidence from humanitarian groups, scholars, and international agencies that Israel’s blockade,bombing campaigns, and deliberate targeting of civilians meet the legal definition of genocide. JVP Detroit is one of a long list of advocates. Alongside today’s announcement, Michigan state representatives will introduce a resolution in Lansing calling for an arms embargo against Israel, the restoration of humanitarian aid, and the reinstatement of medical-humanitarian visas for wounded Palestinian children denied entry under Secretary Rubio’s order.
Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) emphasized the moral urgency. “When children are being starved, bombed, and denied medical treatment, we have a responsibility to act. History will remember those who stayed quiet in the face of genocide. Congress must end U.S. complicity.”
Read the full letter with signature of supporters and
Press Release below |
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THIS SATURDAY @ 10am EASTERN MKT
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WE WON’T BE SILENT — Bring Pots & Pans
Saturday, Sept 20 at 10:00 am.
Eastern Market, Russell & Winder, Detroit
Join Coalition Against Genocide, Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit, CodePink MI, Palestinian Youth Movement, FOSNA MI, Peace Action of MI, Ferndale Community for a Ceasefire, and some 40 organizations fighting to end the starvation in Gaza and demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire. Please show your solidarity with Gaza and stand up against Genocide and starvation. Bring pots and pans to make some noise. |
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