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SUMMARY:Film Screening in Livermore: "Where Olive Trees Weep Screening"
DESCRIPTION:“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. After the one-hour and 45-minute screening\, the film’s Executive Producer\, Ashira Darwish\, will join us. This film is PG-13. \n4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 26* | Ashbury United Methodist Church\, 4743 East Avenue\, Livermore | $10/person (optional) | Limited seating\, Register @ mcceastbay.org/olive \nThe film starts at 4:30. Please arrive earlier for a Palestinian Cultural Day event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location. \n*Date and venue change  \nMCC also hosts a screening of this film and free dinner on Sunday\, November 17: https://mcceastbay.org/event/film-screening \nIf you are unable to pay the ticket fee\, please email us for a financial waiver at soulofmysoulexhibit@gmail.com \nSponsored by Soul of my Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com \n \n\n– More talks about Palestine: http://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n– MCC Stands with the People of Palestine: https://mcceastbay.org/palestine-update\n– A Mental Health Guidebook: Nurturing Muslim Students’ Mental Health Amid University Protests – A tailored resource for student advocates navigating the unique challenges they face in calling for justice amid university repression: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9hI3E6-7laSv3Y7j5BMjawJ7JULjW9J/view?mc_cid=0f3758fdbe&mc_eid=9d52cce10a\n\nThis powerful film explores the resilience of Palestinians under occupation. The documentary explores loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars\, having seen the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of fundamental human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? \nWatch the movie at https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com and share #WhereOliveTreesWeep \n“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice.  \nWe follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons.  \nAncient landscapes bear deep scars\, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of basic human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.  \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Want to Host a Screening? Visit: https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com \nThe film provides background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and illuminates the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain\, trauma\, and resilience. We hope they touch your heart\, stir compassion and understanding\, and inspire a pursuit of justice. For without justice\, peace remains an empty slogan.  \nCinema can be a powerful force for change. This film aims to move hearts and minds beyond mere education and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom\, equality\, and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.  \nThe film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine\, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people\, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region.  \nDirectors’ Statement  \nWhere Olive Trees Weep explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We also watch Dr. Gabor Maté support a group of women seeking understanding and healing and offer his insights into intergenerational trauma.  \nThrough the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Where Olive Trees Weep: Official Trailer (2024) \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com \nPlease also see this program for youth: https://mcceastbay.org/event/palestinian-plate-art-craft
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/where-olive-trees-weep-screening/
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Mayoral/City Council Candidate Forum (San Ramon\, Dublin & Pleasanton)
DESCRIPTION:Elections are upon us\, and your vote matters! Let’s shape our future together.​ \nJoin us to learn where local San Ramon\, Pleasanton & Dublin city candidates stand on important topics and ask questions that matter to you. \nLocal elected officials have a more significant impact on our daily lives than many other political positions\, as our local politician’s decisions impact the oversight of county law enforcement officers\, transportation\, housing\, and many different public services. \n4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Sunday\, October 27 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by CAIR San Francisco\, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC)\, & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nSee also: Alameda County: Ballot Measure and Proposition Voter Guide \nAgenda \n\n– 4:00 p.m. Introduction by Musa Tariq\, CAIR San Francisco\n– 4:05 p.m.: Dublin candidates speak\n– 4:25 p.m.: Pleasanton candidates speak\n– 4:45 p.m.: San Ramon candidates speak\n– 5:00 p.m.: State Senate candidates speak\n– 5:15 p.m. Meet & greet between candidates & community members\n\nHere is the slate of local candidates in this election season: \nDublin Mayoral Candidates \n\nDublin Human Services Commissioner Shawn Costello\nTom Evans\nCouncilmember Sherry Hu \nCouncilmember Jean Josey (confirmed)\n\nDublin City Council Candidates \n\nMayor Michael McCorriston\nRazi Hasni (confirmed)\nJohn Morada (confirmed)\n\nPleasanton Mayoral Candidates \n\nMayor Karla Brown\nCouncilmember Jack Balch (confirmed)\n\nPleasanton City Council \n\nCouncilmember Valerie Arkin\nCraig Eicher\nMatt Gaidos\nPlanning Commissioner Vivek Mohan\n\nSan Ramon City Council \n\nCouncilmember Mark H. Armstrong\nChirag Kathrani (confirmed)\nRobert Jweinat\nVasanth Shetty (confirmed)\nCouncilmember Sridhar Verose (confirmed)\n\nState Senate District 7 \n\nAssemblymember Tim Grayson\nSan Ramon Councilmember Marisol Rubio (confirmed)\n\nSan Ramon School Board \n\nTrustee Laura Bratt (confirmed)\nTrustee Shelley Clark\nSakriti Sehgal\nKarin Shumway\n\nDublin School Board \n\nKristian Reyes\nRamnath Shanbhogue\n\nPleasanton School Board \n\nTrustee Mary Jo Carreon\nDonalyn Harris\nJenifer Flynn\nCharlie Jones\nKelly Mokashi\n\nMCC proudly hosts this annual educational candidate forum in partnership with our friends at SRVIC & CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. This is an opportunity to learn about your local candidates during another critical election year. \nLocal elected officials have a more significant impact on our daily lives than many other political positions\, as their decisions impact the oversight of county law enforcement officers\, transportation\, housing\, and many different public services. \nJoin us and also listen to the candidates discuss hate crimes\, bullying of Muslim American children\, and more so that when you go to the polls next month\, you’ll know exactly what decisions to make. \nWe invite you to join us and show that the American Muslim community is very interested in hearing about the candidate’s platforms and positions if they are elected. This voter education forum is an opportunity to educate and empower us to become more politically\, civically\, and publicly engaged between public officials and American Muslims. \nOne question we will ask all candidates at this forum is: As an elected official\, what concrete steps will you take to combat Islamophobia in your community\, given that 2023 saw one of the worst years of anti-Muslim hate in 30 years/three decades\, worse than after Trump’s Muslim ban? \n \nVoter Guide: Your Ballot Is Your Power​\nGet ready to make a difference in the 2024 General Election on November 5. Depending on your state and/or registration status\, you may receive your ballot in the mail in October. \nCAIR California is on a mission to mobilize every Muslim vote because every vote is a step toward justice. This site is your go-to resource for all you need to know to Vote for Justice: https://voteforjustice24.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/candidate-forum/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="CAIR - San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR SFBA)":MAILTO:aabid@cair.com
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