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- Israeli women's rights slipping in face of ultra-Orthodox Jewry—LA Times
View>> - Is the Revolution Eating Its Children?—Qatara
View>> - Yes to Palestine: Reza Aslan on Obama & the UN Vote—L.A. Times
View>> - How 9/11 has shaped our decade and why there is no clash of civilizations—Quantara
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- Israeli women's rights slipping in face of ultra-Orthodox Jewry—LA Times
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Printer-friendly version"Sarah's War" Gala Opening at the Hudson Theatre
posted January 23, 2012 - 4:54pm by EditorA special wine reception with cast & crew follows this gala opening performance of Sarah's War, is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.
"Sarah's War" Previews at the Hudson Theatre
posted January 23, 2012 - 4:44pm by EditorSarah's War is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.
"Sarah's War" Previews at the Hudson Theatre
posted January 23, 2012 - 3:36pm by EditorSarah's War is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.
The Future of Islam in the 21st Century: Prof. John Esposito
posted January 23, 2012 - 11:04am by EditorArab Media Forum Presented by Randa Fouad of Egypt
posted January 3, 2012 - 1:49pm by EditorUCLA's OppenheimeLecture Series will present "The Role of the Media as a Partner in Protecting the Environment and Reaching Sustainable Development in Egypt" with special guest speaker Randa Fouad, on Wed., Jan. 18, at 6 pm on campus UCLA's Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditoriium. The forum is free to the public but reservations are required. Click here.
Tunisian Film Festival in Hollywood, Jan. 10-12, 2012
posted January 2, 2012 - 3:14pm by EditorCONTACT JORDAN ELGRABLY, 310.402.8866
or DHIA RABIAI, 310.593.3961
FREE TUNISIA ORGANIZATION PRESENTS NEW TUNISIAN FILM FESTIVAL
IN HOLLYWOOD ON ANNIVERSARY OF REVOLUTION, JAN. 10-12, 2012
WHEN: Tues-Thurs, Jan. 10, 11, 12, 2012, 5-10 pm
WHERE: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90027
WHY: To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Tunisian democracy revolution
WHO: Tunisian filmmakers, artists, musicians and diplomats
HOW : Tickets are a suggested $10 donation. For tickets/reservations, call 310.657.5511 or 424.242.3856 or go online:
EVENT CANCELED "David" Special Screening
posted December 27, 2011 - 11:58am by EditorDUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THIS SCREENING HAS BEEN CANCELED. A special interfaith opportunity to view a film and dialogue on the relationship of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The Levantine Center's New Voices in Middle Eastern Cinema series and the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Hollywood Bureau are pleased to announce a special screening of Joel Fendelman's feature debut David, followed by a cast/crew Q & A with star Maz Jobrani, Pastor Craig Peterson, and LCC executive director Jordan Elgrably, on Wed., Jan. 18, 6:30 pm, at the Woodland Hills Community Church, 21338 Dumetz Rd., Woodland Hills CA 91364. Children 12 and under may enter free with parent or guardian. General admission is $10, members, students and seniors, $8. RSVP early to 310.657.5511 to save your seats.
"David" Special Screening in New Voices Series
posted December 27, 2011 - 11:39am by EditorThe Levantine Center's New Voices in Middle Eastern Cinema series and the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Hollywood Bureau are pleased to announce a special screening of Joel Fendelman's feature debut David, followed by a cast/crew Q & A with director Joel Fendelman and producer Stephanie Levy, and others to be announced, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 4 pm, at the Covina Women's Club, Covina. Children 12 and under may enter free with parent or guardian. General admission is $10, members, students and seniors, $8. RSVP early to 310.657.5511 to save your seats.
Opening the Mountain: Creative Writing Workshop
posted December 15, 2011 - 4:45pm by EditorLevantine Cultural Center's best-loved creative writing teacher, Elana Golden, leads a special one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop for Armenians and Turks, and their friends. In an atmosphere of respect for our common humanity, this workshop will offer a safe space and guidance for Armenians and Turks to write their stories and those of their families and ancestors, and listen to each other's work from the heart. Says Elana, "It is my greatest honor and life purpose to help people heal and grow from war and trauma, and to turn atrocities into works of art so we remember them and not repeat them."
Tunisian Film Festival
posted December 15, 2011 - 7:19am by EditorRead KPCC story. On the 1-year anniversary of the Tunisian uprising against an authoritarian regime—an uprising that arguably launched a revolution that continues to shake the world—comes the first film festival dedicated to Tunisian cinema. Following the Tunisian revolution, which after just 28 days saw the departure of dictator President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the Free Tunisia.org team met around this unique idea to bring Tunisian cinema and culture to the great city of Los Angeles. Cosponsored by New Voices in Middle Eastern Cinema.
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