Permission To Narrate

– Edward Said

The late Palestinian scholar, Edward Said, remarked that Palestinians had been denied permission to narrate their history and speak of the day-to-day experiences of life in the margins. Here, we reclaim that permission to narrate our own stories.

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CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS UNITED IN OPPOSITION TO ISRAEL’S ADMISSION INTO THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

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Logos of US orgs denouncing Israels inclusion in VWP

Washington, DC – September 27, 2023: Civil society organizations representing tens of thousands of Palestinian Americans, Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, and allied communities are expressing deep concern and outrage regarding the United States’ decision to admit Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) despite Israel not fully meeting the requirements outlined by the law. Israel’s … Read more

(POSTPONED) Book Talk with Rev. Donald Wagner

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UPDATE: The event, “Book Talk with Rev. Donald Wagner, author of ‘Glory to God in the Lowest: Journeys to an Unholy Land,’” has been postponed for the time being. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rest assured, we are committed to bringing you engaging book talks, and we will resume our series soon. … Read more

Biden’s Visa Waiver: Open Door for Israelis, Barriers for Palestinians

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The Biden administration has announced the inclusion of Israel in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This arrangement, allegedly, will permit US and Israeli citizens to enter both destinations for up to 90 days without the need for a visa. The State Department suggests that this further “strengthens the security, economic, and people-to-people ties between the … Read more

(Oct 17) 2023 Edward Said Memorial Lecture

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A Life Between Scholarship and Resistance: Reflections on Edward Said’s Enduring Legacy – A Conversation with Prof. Wadie E. Said UPDATE: The Edward Said Memorial Lecture will continue as scheduled, via Zoom only. Twenty years since his passing, we still ask ourselves how Edward Said would lead the conversation on the latest challenges facing the … Read more

(Nov 10) Save the Date: Palestine Center 2023 Annual Conference

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Notice: Due to recent developments and current circumstances, and a desire to reach as wide an audience as possible, we are holding the Annual Conference entirely virtually, over Zoom. The Jerusalem Fund and Palestine Center warmly invite you to our 2023 Annual Conference titled, “One Palestine: The Struggle Against Apartheid,” in honor of the resplendent … Read more

Behind the Push for Saudi-Israeli Accord: Geopolitics, Ambitions, and Palestinian Concerns

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The Biden administration seems committed to brokering a normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel as a principal foreign policy achievement. These attempts, shrouded in secrecy and fueled by speculation, intensify as the 2024 presidential elections draw near. However, concerns arise as some view these efforts as sidelining Palestinian interests. This U.S.-backed push is deeply … Read more

Sabra and Shatila Massacre: Four Decades of Unforgotten Tragedy

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September 16, 1982, marked the start of a horrific 43-hour massacre, killing an estimated more than 3,000 Palestinian refugees in Sabra and Shatila Refugee Camps in Southern Lebanon. Sabra and Shatila were home to Palestinian refugees who had been displaced from their homeland, primarily from the village of Balad Al-Sheikh. Within Lebanon, there are 12 … Read more

(Sept 21) Facing Palestine’s Silent Killer: The Fight Against Diabetes – Virtual Fundraiser

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The Jerusalem Fund warmly invites you to “Facing Palestine’s Silent Killer: The Fight Against Diabetes,” a virtual educational and fundraising event highlighting the pivotal work of the Palestine Diabetes Institute (PDI).  Founded in 2009, the PDI diligently serves Palestinian communities across three major cities, Nablus, Hebron, and Al-Bireh, leading the charge against the escalating diabetes … Read more

(Sept 14) “The 1936-39 Revolution in Palestine” By Ghassan Kanafani – Virtual Book Talk

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The Jerusalem Fund and Palestine Center cordially invite you to a book talk celebrating the release of a new translation of Ghassan Kanafani’s “The Revolution of 1936-1939 in Palestine: Background, Details, and Analysis.” Translated by Hazem Jamjoum and introduced by Layan Sima Fuleihan, with a foreword by Maher Charif, this publication highlights one of Kanafani’s … Read more

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