Burlington Reporter

First Presbyterian Church recently issued the following announcement.

VIRTUAL SUMMER SERIES: PALESTINE DURING DOUBLE LOCKDOWN

Join the Bright Stars of Bethlehem Team for a Virtual Summer Series: Palestine During Double Lockdown

The series title, taken from Rev. Dr. Raheb’s latest book, speaks to the additional layer of oppression that the pandemic has inflicted on Palestinians. We’ll hear from Bright Stars co-founder and Dar al-Kalima University President, Mitri Raheb alongside students, faculty, and scholars from the university. We’ll have an opportunity to discuss aspects of the Israeli occupation, especially the planned annexation and other human rights violations occurring in the shadow of the pandemic. Last, we’ll hear from Bright Stars Executive Director how you can partner in unlocking hope for the next generation of creative leaders in Palestine.

Save the dates: Monday, June 29, Monday, July 27, and Monday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Limited space available, and there is no charge. Registration required. Schedule listed below. Watch for registration links coming soon.

June 29

Annexation and the Creative Response: How are Israel’s annexation plans impacting Palestine’s creative leaders?

Join Rev. Dr. Raheb, Dar al-Kalima Board member Varsen Aghabekian, and interior design student, Sandra Murra to learn about Israel’s most recent steps towards annexation. Listen to a Dar al-Kalima student share how the annexation plans are affecting her daily life- and how she’s choosing to respond.

Varsen Aghabekian, PhDDr. Aghabekian is a member of the Board of Directors of Dar al-Kalima University. She is a human rights activist and member of the board of Commissioners of the Independent Palestinian Commission for Human Rights and former Commissioner General from 2015-2018. She’s also the former Executive Director of Al Quds (Jerusalem) Capital of Arab Culture (2009), Director of Research & Planning at the Welfare Association, Associate Professor at Al-Quds University (1988-2008) and Dean of Health Professions (1995-1998).

Original source: https://fpcburlington.org/virtual-summer-series-palestine-during-double-lockdown/