CNY-CEOP

“Who’s Afraid of Jewish Voice for Peace?” Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm, Ithaca, The Workers’ Center, 115 E. MLK Jr. St./ The Commons.
At this event, the members of the local chapter will discuss why they have aligned themselves with Jewish Voice for Peace. We will also have an open discussion about controversial positions and . . . → Read More: Who’s Afraid of Jewish Voice for Peace? Join the discussion Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm, Ithaca, The Workers’ Center

CNY-CEOP received the following Message from the Muslim Community of Southern Tier, Dr. Zaman Marwat … (Islamic Center, Big Flats, NY):

In Remembrance of 9/11

On this 10th anniversary of 9/11, we stand with our fellow Americans in remembering the innocent lives lost on that fateful day, honoring the first responders and condemn such acts. These attacks were . . . → Read More: Message received by CNY-CEOP from the Muslim Community of Southern Tier, “In Remembrance of 9/11″

from http://ithaca-cortland.ynn.com/content/550504/protesters-rally-outside-investment-firm/

“Protesters rally outside investment firm”
Your News Now. 07/19/2011 09:30 PM
By: Tamara Lindstrom

Protesters in Ithaca joined in a nationwide demonstration against an investment firm they say is contributing to the Israel-Palestine war. Our Tamara Lindstrom tells us what they had to say.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Protesters had different reasons for demonstrating outside the local offices of TIAACref.

“I . . . → Read More: Protesters’ reasons for demonstrating outside the local office of TIAACref, reported by YNN.

Click to see . . . → Read More: (Slideshow) Protests in 20 U.S. cities, including Ithaca, demand TIAA-CREF divest from Israeli occupation

Desmond Tutu endorses events across U.S. asking TIAA-CREF to divest from Israeli occupation: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/07/17/2459590/tiaa-cref-should-hear-us-divest.html

When: Tuesday, July 19th, 12:00 pm
Where: Gather at Ithaca Commons (Aurora St. End), then join a spirited March to the TIAA-CREF office on Green St (across from Cinemapolis)
Organized by: Ithaca Chapter, Jewish Voice for Peace

Activists across the nation are . . . → Read More: Join Ithaca Divestment event Tuesday July 19 @noon

Dear friends,

I would like to invite you to two multi-media presentations of recent events in Palestine and Egypt next Tuesday evening, April 12, in Friends 309 at Ithaca College. Please forward this announcement and post the attached flyer.

7pm: Documenting Iraq Burin: Stories from a Palestinian Village

8:30pm: Witness to Egyptian Uprising: Voices from Cairo and New . . . → Read More: Compelling images and testimony from Palestinian Village and Egyptian Uprising @ Ithaca College on April 12

THE ACTOR’S WORKSHOP OF ITHACA THEATER COMPANY IS PROUD TO PRESENT:
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
Thurs.Jan. 13 @ 7.30pm,
Fri. Jan.14th @ 8 pm
Sat. Jan.15th @ 8 pm
at Risley Theater, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

The play “My Name is Rachel Corrie,” is based on emails and correspondence with family and friends, . . . → Read More: My Name Is Rachel Corrie, Risley Theater, Cornell

Four members of the new Jewish Voice for Peace chapter went to the TIAA-CREF office on the Commons to present a petition calling for TIAA-CREF to divest in companies profiting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. They didn’t have an appointment, and security was there waiting for them. . . . → Read More: Jewish Voice for Peace delivers petitions to TIAA-CREF in Ithaca

Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem will hold a day of fasting and prayer on Monday, June 7, for the members of the flotilla, the people of Gaza, and for peace in Palestine and Israel. This litany is offered as a resource for individuals and congregations to adapt and use, in part or in whole. We encourage pastors to use the litany in their Sunday services. . . . → Read More: Sabeel’s Litany for Gaza