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Chicago Faith Coalition/Sabeel Conference
SAM BAHOUR WILL KEYNOTE CHICAGO CONFERENCE
Palestinian-American business consultant and author Sam Bahour will make a rare visit to Chicago in October to be the keynote speaker at the Chicago Faith Coalition-Friends of Sabeel/North America conference.
A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel
Oct. 4-5, 2013
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
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“As a businessman myself, I have held Sam Bahour in high regard for his spot-on analysis of the real road blocks to peace and prosperity in Palestine. I have talked with him several times and avidly read and circulate his trenchant pieces. This is a rare opportunity to see Sam in Chicago and I wouldn't miss it for anything. Please join me in attending this conference, and don't miss Sam's keynote address, which will surely challenge our thinking, stretch our understanding and give us a glimpse of a way forward.”
--Ed Thompson, member of the conference planning committee
Bahour’s address at 7 p.m. Friday, “Confronting the Myths Regarding Peace, Justice and Economic Investment in Palestine,” headlines an impressive group of speakers who, along with provocative panels and interactive workshops, add up to an intense and rewarding couple of days.
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Sam Bahour is well known in Israel/Palestine and the U.S. as a business development consultant and author. His commentary on Palestine has appeared in major media including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, TED talks and others. Read his blog at http://www.epalestine.com
He regularly meets with visitors to Israel/Palestine, including groups from Interfaith Peace-Builders, J-Street and the American Friends Service Committee.
FOR CHRISTIANS WHO CARE ABOUT JUSTICE IN ISRAEL/PALESTINE
COME TO THE WIDE TENT
Christians concerned about Israel/Palestine will find inspiration and ideas for action at the October 4-5 conference of Friends of Sabeel / North America and the Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy.
"Do you ever feel like you are the only one in your congregation who cares about prospects for peace in Palestine and Israel? Come to the Chicago Sabeel Conference. Here you can meet others in the Chicago area working on the issues and finding ways to work together. We are not alone! Come and find the community."
--Pauline Coffman, member of the planning committee
A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel
Oct. 4-5, 2013
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
Check out the details here.
The conference opens with a panel featuring Sabeel founder Dr. Naim Ateek along with Jewish and Muslim faith leaders. The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, a leader of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, will address the closing plenary. In between, interactive workshops cover many topics of special interest to Christians including:
- Introducing Israel/Palestine to your congregation
- Challenging bigotry: Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, racism
- Liturgy and Israel/Palestine
- The changing face of Christianity in Israel/Palestine
- Toward a Jewish and Palestinian Christian Liberation theology
And much more!
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ANTI-APARTHEID ICON REV. DR. ALLAN BOESAK
TO GIVE CLOSING ADDRESS AT
CHICAGO SABEEL CONFERENCE
I look forward to learning from Dr. Boesak’s deep-rooted history and involvement as a liberation theologian and outspoken anti-Apartheid critic and opponent. To have the opportunity to hear a man who has lived the struggle and sacrificed himself for social justice is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I eagerly anticipate. Given his work in the church, within the community, the African National Congress, and fighting for the rights of gays and lesbians, Dr. Boesak has a message that all can benefit from. As an African American I eagerly anticipate hearing his message of liberation.
--Gilo Kwesi Logan, member of the planning committee
LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
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September 15 is your last chance to get an early bird registration discount for the Oct. 4-5 conference “A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel” sponsored by the Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy and Friends of Sabeel/North America.
An inspirational wind-up to the conference will be the closing address Saturday by Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, a leader of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle and liberation theologian. Also, Rev. Boesak and his wife Elna, a journalist and documentary producer, will lead a workshop Friday comparing apartheid in South Africa and Palestine. Rev. Boesak is currently the Desmond Tutu Chair of Peace, Global Justice, and Reconciliation Studies at Butler University and Christian Theological Seminary
A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel
Oct. 4-5, 2013
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
Check out the details here.
If you can't get to Israel/Palestine to see for yourself, this is the next best thing!
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RABBI BRANT ROSEN AND CECILIE SURASKY
SPEAK AT THE WIDE TENT
Two influential Jewish voices for justice in Israel/Palestine will be featured at the multi-faith “A Wide Tent for Justice” conference October 4-5 at St. James Cathedral in Chicago.
Rabbi Brant Rosen, Chair of the Rabbinic Council of Jewish Voice for Peace, author and popular blogger will be on the opening panel Friday afternoon. Cecilie Surasky Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace will speak Saturday morning. They are among activists from Christian, Muslim and secular backgrounds who will lead the conference.
I am thrilled that both Rabbi Brant Rosen and Cecilie Surasky are speaking at this conference. Brant is an inspiration for his incredible courage at speaking his heart publicly and at great risk on this issue. And I look to the brilliant and enthralling Cecilie for her uncanny ability to reframe the issues and give us compelling ideas for communicating our message.
--Lynn Pollack, member of the conference organizing committee
A Wide Tent for Justice: Next Steps for Peace in Palestine/Israel
Oct. 4-5, 2013
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
Check out the details here.
Rabbi Rosen is the author of Wrestling in the Daylight: A Rabbi’s Path to Palestinian Solidarity. He blogs at http://rabbibrant.com
Cecilie Surasky is the editor of Muzzlewatch, JVP's acclaimed blog documenting efforts to silence open debate about Israel-Palestine policy. http://www.muzzlewatch.com
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COMING OCTOBER 4 AND 5! - A WIDE TENT FOR JUSTICE:
NEXT STEPS FOR PEACE IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL
St. JAMES CATHEDRAL, CHICAGO
TEN GOOD REASONS YOU SHOULD BE THERE
- Sam Bahour, keynote speaker, well known Palestinian-American business development consultant and author
- Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, final speaker and workshop leader, icon of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle and liberation theologian.
- Rabbi Brant Rosen, panelist, Chair of the Rabbinic Council of Jewish Voice for Peace, author and popular blogger
- Hatem Bazian, panelist and workshop leader, President, American Muslims for Palestine
- Cecilie Surasky, speaker, Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace
- Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek, panelist, Founder/Director, Sabeel Center for Palestinian Liberation Theology, Jerusalem
- 13 Workshops on liturgy, social media, BDS and more
- Multi-faith panels!
- Networking with others!
- Inspiration for the work ahead!
$9.00 Parking is available at 33 W. Ontario (enter on Ontario or Ohio, between Dearborn and State). Get validation ticket from St. James Cathedral for discount rate.
Scholarships available -- contact Cotton Fite for information. [email protected]
Sponsored by Chicago Faith Coalition and Friends of Sabeel North America
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