list of previous activities 2009-2010 will be posted soon

March 25, 2010

Tolerance Foundation

BEYOND PREJUDICE, on Thursday evening, March 25th at 7PM at the fellowship hall of the Unitarian Church, 5035 deMaisonneuve West (opposite the Vendome metro station). The Tolerance Foundation has developed programmes and materials which foster respect for diversity. Representatives of the Foundation will share their expertise with us, teaching us how to challenge the prejudices and stereotypes that infiltrate our society, our minds and our wellbeing. Please join us for this workshop, which is so relevant to our dialogue.

March 31, 2010

BUDRUS

Join us on Wednesday night, March 31st when film producer Ronit Avni will show clips from the award-winning film "Budrus".

The film, not yet released in Canada, chronicles the story of the West Bank town of Budrus and its grassroots, nonviolent, political mobilization, rerouting the Separation Wall. 

This is a true story that challenges every stereotype in our current political vocabulary. Not to be missed! We will meet at the Westmount Y, 4585 Sherbrooke W. at 7PM.

April 1, 2010

RHR Seder

On Thursday evening, April 1st,  at 6:30 PM, in the 6th floor dining room at 6767 Cotes des Neiges Community Centre,  the Canadian Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights invites you to experience a traditional Passover Seder meal, with an emphasis on Human Rights. Fran Avni will provide music and lead the singing. A light vegetarian meal is included. The cost is $10 and reservations are required:

April 14, 2010

Samoan Circle

Wednesday night, April 14th, at 7:15, at the Westmount Y, 4585 Sherbrooke W. Eric Abitbol will lead conduct a Samoan Circle. The Samoan Circle is a conflict resolution exercise that enhances dialogue by changing its dynamic. Join us to experience a different way of speaking, listening and hearing each other. 
May 5, 2010 May 5th,  Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, formerly from Gaza and recently from Toronto, will speak at McGill University about his life and about his vision of justice and peace in Israel and in Palestine. Details will be supplied as soon as they are available. 
 list of upcoming activities, including ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be posted soon!