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Brit Tzedek v’Shalom

Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace

Chapter Activities

Santa Cruz, California

Who We Are
To add your name to our Santa Cruz chapter mailing list and for more information about our activities and committees, please email us.

Upcoming Events

 



Past Events

August 19, 2008
7:00 PM

Santa Cruz Hillel 
222 Cardiff Pl, Santa Cruz (next to 7/11 below the University)

Meeting Agenda:
• Intros and discussion on connection to ME/Israel issues
• Report from DC Leadership Training &Advocacy days- advocacy goals
• Yossi Beilin's and Daniel Levy's analysis of the current situation
• BTVS Chapter planning- future events

May 29th
more info to come!

"Catastrophe/Independence; Palestinian and Israeli Narratives in Dialogue"

This talk will address both the Israeli and the Palestinian narratives. Complete information about the May 29th event will be out soon.

Polls show that the majority of Jews want a peaceful 2-state solution. Please come out Sunday and help us get the word out, by tabling inside the event, that the Jewish Pro Peace movement is in the mainstream and in the majority.

SPONSORED BY SANTA CRUZ BRIT TZEDEK V'SHALOM

Sunday, May 11
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
San Lorenzo Park, downtown Santa Cruz

Brit Tzedek v’Shalom Pro Israel/Pro Peace table at Israel in the Park. We will be participating as a co-sponsor of the event by tabling and urging participants to sign the "Referendum and Pledge for Israeli-Palestinian Peace".

Please help with tabling and collecting signatures and build our chapter to ensure
our Pro Peace voice is taken seriously in the Pro Israel community. If you can help,please email me at chaim@mac.com.

Monday, February 11, 2008
12:30-1:30 PM
Temple Beth El, Aptos, CA

One Voice: a Palestinian and Israeli grass roots conflict resolution
organization will be hosted by Chadeish Yameinu, Temple Beth El and Santa Cruz Hillel at Young Israeli and Palestinian grassroots activists will be here, along with the North America One Voice coordinator, to engage us in a discussion about efforts underway
to resolve the tragic middle east conflict through peaceful, just, non-violent means.

Monday, February 11, 2008
7:30 PM
UCSC Porter Fireside Lounge

One Voice: a Palestinian and Israeli grass roots conflict resolution
organization will be hosted by Chadeish Yameinu, Temple Beth El and Santa Cruz Hillel at Young Israeli and Palestinian grassroots activists will be here, along with the North America One Voice coordinator, to engage us in a discussion about efforts underway
to resolve the tragic middle east conflict through peaceful, just, non-violent means.

February 2, 2007
Combatants for Peace

12:30pm, Santa Cruz Hillel, 222 Cardiff Place
Sponsor: Santa Cruz Hillel Foundation
Co-sponsor: Santa Cruz Chapter of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom
For more information, contact Howard Schneider by email
For more information on the Combatants for Peace Tour, including bios of the speakers and a description of Combatants for Peace, please click here.

February 2, 2007
Combatants for Peace

8pm (following 7pm Shabbat Services), Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St.
Sponsor: Santa Cruz Chapter of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom
Co-sponsor: Chadeish Yameinu, The Jewish Renewal Community of Santa Cruz
For more information, contact Howard Schneider by email

February 3, 2007
Combatants for Peace
11am, Seaside High School Library, 2200 Noche Buena St. in Seaside
Sponsors: Santa Cruz Chapter of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, Combatants for Peace, Monterey Citizens for Mid-East Peace
For more information, contact An McDowell, 373-1715, or Richard Moss, 786-0769
Click here to see the flier.

Sunday, October 22, 3:00-4:45 PM
Brit Tzedek Santa Cruz Chapter Meeting
Louden Nelson Community Center
Join us to review the current national Brit Tzedek talking points in preparation for our meeting with Representatives Sam Farr and Anna Eshoo. We will also discuss our November program featuring Brit Tzedek president Marcia Friedman and the upcoming visit of the Combatants for Peace tour. Ayelet will show parts of the video, "Peace Propaganda and The Promised Land - US Media and The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” followed by discussion. As always, healthy refreshments will be provided.

September 10, 2006
Santa Cruz Brit Tzedek Chapter Meeting
3:00 PM at Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. Please join us at our next chapter meeting at 3:00 PM on Sunday at Louden Nelson Community Center. We will be reviewing position papers and developing our advocacy work. If you have any questions and for more information, please email Howie Schneider.

July 23, 2006
2:00 PM: Brit Tzedek v'Shalom Santa Cruz Urgent Meeting and Group Discussion
Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. Please join the newly forming Santa Cruz chapter of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace, to talk about the current crisis in the Middle East and to discuss Brit Tzedek's progressive Jewish response. Brit Tzedek provides a unique opportunity to express our feelings and to take action; learn what you can do to help end this conflict.

Dr. Molly Freeman, chair of the Bay Area chapter of Brit Tzedek will lead the discussion from 2:00-3:30 PM at Louden Nelson Community Center. For more information, please email us.

April 23, 2006
First Meeting of the Brit Tzedek Santa Cruz Chapter
If you are interested in being a part of this chapter please email us.


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