Jewish and Muslim Experiences in America: Working Together to Promote Human Rights

Wednesday, January 26

6:30 to 8:00 PM

Sanders Hall Auditorium (Room 212)

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY  12504

Panel discussion with Noor Elashi and Rebecca Vilkomerson. Noor Elashi is a nationally known writer and speaker on Muslim rights. Rebecca Vilkomerson is Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace. 

Both Jews and Muslims in the United States are affected by passions surrounding the wars in the Middle East. The panel will explore how each group is dealing with issues such as human rights and ethnic identity. 

Sponsored by:

-Vassar Islamic Society

-Dutchess Peace

http://www.dutchesspeace.org

-Middle East Crisis Response

http://www.mideastcrisis.org

Contact: (845) 876-7906

Cosponsors:

Alternatives to Violence Project

Fellowship of Reconciliation

I Will Not Kill - Veterans For Peace

Marist Praxis Project for Public Citizenship

New Paltz Neighbors for Peace

New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death    Penalty - Mid Hudson Branch

Peace Action New York State

Peace and Social Progress Now

Peace Justice & Environment Project

Real Majority Project

The Mid-Hudson 9/11 Truth Commission

UUFP Poughkeepsie, Social Justice Committee

Veterans Fellowship of Reconciliation

VFP Al Warren Tappan Zee Brigade

VFP Maury Colow Chapter 058, Catskill region

WESPAC Foundation