Arab time start for the opening night of the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee’s (ADC) 29th annual convention at the Capitol Hill Hyatt Regency.
Looking for love and marriage isn’t so easy for some people. Arranged marriage, or having others assist in finding a spouse, could be a solution and it seems to be catching on. Of course, arranged marriages are nothing new and have been around for a long time. In Gaza, Hamas has taken the initiative to [...]
Roger Waters, from the rock band Pink Floyd, made the news today after touring the wall at the Aida Refugee Camp and then visiting Jenin where he’s supporting the rebuilding of a cinema there (www.cinemajenin.org). What I found interesting was how the Jerusalem Post covered the story, starting with their headline: “Tear down the wall, [...]
A week ago, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) released its program listing the Embassy of Israel as a “Programme Supporter.” The festival had received a 300 pound grant from the Israeli Embassy to pay for Israeli filmmaker Tali Shalom Ezer’s travel to attend the festival. Thanks to the efforts of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity [...]