Palestine/Israel: Opening up the Dialogue Featured
Palestine/Israel
Opening up the Dialogue
T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 4th / 6 : 3 0 P.M.
It seems to be increasingly difficult to have a candid and open
discussion about the longstanding problems shared by Palestine and
Israel and all the people who have personal concerns there.
People are reluctant to bring up the subject and express their
views without being accused of prejudice or taking sides.
The Space Coast Progressive Alliance takes the side of all
people who are repressed or threatened. We stand for educating our
members and the public on factual information in order for
people to make up their own minds.
SCPA has gathered a powerful group of speakers who have
dedicated their lives to this issue. We are sure that people will leave
the evening feeling more informed and understanding. We required
of our speakers and our audience that no expression of hatred,
enticement to violence, or oppression of anyone is acceptable.
We take no sides on this issue other than the free enlightenment
of our community.
SPEAKERS:
Raed Alshaibi - a long-time U.S. citizen and 18-yr Brevard resident is a
progressive activist in the areas of social justice, politics and the environment.
Born to Palestinian/Lebanese parents, Raed became a refugee at the
age of one. Educated in the States he earned a MBA degree and a Bachelor
of Science in the hospitality industry. Today Raed is active in interfaith
dialogue with a goal to educate and eradicate prejudice and discrimination
toward minorities in our society. He also serves as SCPA vice president.
Adi Davidov - from Tel-Aviv Israel, is a college senior from Florida
Tech majoring in Business Marketing with a minor in Sustainability
Development. Based on personal experience Adi believes that
both sides suffer from extensive miscommunication. He feels
that common ground can be found, but both sides will have to
accommodate and "meet halfway" to enable peace and prosperity.
Alan Levine - constitutional and civil rights lawyer. Has represented
Palestinian activists, political protestors, and Muslims who faced
anti-Muslim racism. Works on cases related to Palestine. He is also
a founding member of Jews Say No! jewssayno.org
Rasha Mubarek - President at Young Democrats of Orange County,
Co-founder at Floridians Responding to Refugees, President at
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund - Orlando pcrf.net, on Board of
Directors at Muslim Women's Organization mwo-orlando.org,
Co-founder of Arab Fest and Former Central Florida Regional
Director at Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida cair.com
Donna Nevel - a community psychologist and educator, is
co-director of PARCEO parceo.org, a participatory research center.
She is a founding member of Jews Say No! jewssayno.org and
the Facing the Nakba Project, was a national board member of
Jewish Voice for Peace jewishvoiceforpeace.org, and is a
co-founder of Jews Against Anti-Muslim Racism jaamr.com.
T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 4th / 6 : 3 0 P.M.
As always, FREE and open to the public.
Front St. Civic Center, 2205 S. Front St.,
Melbourne, FL 32901
www.SCPAflorida.com
