Get involved with Gaza
Do something about the crisis in Gaza!
Below is a list of different actions being organized by various groups to respond to the recent violent attacks on Gaza. Adalah-NY will continue to send out actions being organized by other groups throughout the current crisis in Gaza. Also you can donate to help with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through American Near East Refugee Aid (www.anera.org), the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (www.un.org/unrwa/), the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (http://www.pcrf.net/), or the United Palestinian Appeal (http://helpupa.com/)
Gaza Educational Event
Hosted by the General Union of Palestine Students - New York
When: Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, 5:30 PM
Where: 55 West 17th Street, 5th floor
Admission: Free
Palestine Union Square Weekly Vigil
Hosted by Women in Black
When: Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Union Square, Southeast corner
All genders welcome, black clothing not necessary
wib_thurs@yahoo.com
Vigil for Gaza: An Evening of Communal Singing
Sponsored by The Syrian Club of NY & NJ, Presented by Alwan for the Arts
When: Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, 7 PM
Where: Alwan for the Arts
16 Beaver St, between Broad and Broadway, 4th Fl.
Admission: Free
The Current Situation in Gaza
Hosted by the National Lawyers Guild International Committee and the
Brooklyn Law School Student Chapter
When: Friday, January 23rd, 2009, 6 PM
Where: Forcelli Center at Brooklyn Law School
205 State Street, 22nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY
Admission: Donations accepted
(proceeds go to support support the National Lawyers Guild International Commitee)
Featuring Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth and The End of America: A Letter of Warning to A Young Patriot.
Mass Community & Organizing Committee Around Gaza
Presented by the Break the Siege Coalition
When: Friday, January 23rd, 2009, 7 PM
Where: MAS Bath Avenue Youth Center
1933 Bath Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11214
D TRAIN TO 20th Ave in Brooklyn
Gaza Fundraising Event
Dancers, Performers, and Artists donate their time and talent to raise funds for Gaza
When: Friday, January 23rd, 2009, Doors open at 8:30 PM
Where: China Club
268 W. 47 St (btwn Broadway and 8th Ave)
Donation: $20 suggested or whatever you can afford
** Age 21 and older only **
100% of the proceeds will go to UNRWA http://www.un.org/unrwa/
Sponsored by: Shamadana Entertainment www.shamadana.com | IZ productions www.zabalawi.com | Jafra Jewelry www.wearyourhistory.net | http://www.meetup.co/NYCArabicClub
and many more...
Walk for Gaza (Walk to Stop: Violence, Injustice, War Crimes)
Presented by Walk To Stop
When: Sunday, January 25th, 2009, meeting at 11 AM
Where: Meeting at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn; Walking to Columbus Circle, Manhattan
Donation: Sponsored walk, includes registration fee ($15)
Proceeds will go to American Near East Refugee Aid to help provide medical supplies, food and shelter directly to the victims in Gaza.
More information available at www.walktostop.com
Fundraiser for Gaza
Hosted by Islamic Center at NYU
When: Tuesday, January 27th, 2009, 6:30 PM
Where: E & L Auditorium, Kimmel Center, NYU
60 Washington Square South, 4th floor
Donation: $25
Guest Speakers: Osama Abu Irshaid, Haroon Moghul, Yousef Abdullah. Performances by: Tahani Salah, Remi Kenazi, and more to come. Program includes dinner, poetry, spoken word performances, and more...
Co-Sponsored by: Arab Students United at NYU, Students for Justice in Palestine at NYU,
CAIR-NY, NAAP-NY, Arab American Association of New York
Contact 212-998-4712 for more information