Solidarity gatherings for Israel

Update January 21, 2009: The Israel Center recently created a web page with more updated information, including community gatherings, opportunities to help Israel, resources, videos, and more. Check it out at http://www.israelinthebay.org/gaza.htm

Many of you are looking for ways to get involved and learn more about the situation in Gaza. The following are some of the gatherings and lectures planned in the Bay Area for the next few days:

Jewish Community Relations Council: Solidarity Gatherings for Israel

http://www.jcrc.org/israel_events.htm

Thursday, January 8, 2009 San Francisco 5:30 pm - Solidarity Gathering 6:30 pm – Prayers for peace, a briefing on the situation, remarks by community and faith leaders, and information about ways to support the people of Israel. Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street Los Altos Hills 7:30 pm Congregation Beth Am, 26792 Arastradero Road

SF Voice for Israel: Countering Anti-Israel Demonstrations

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22259707003

This and every Friday Berkeley Noon Bancroft and Telegraph This and every Saturday Oakland Noon Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Avenue Saturday, January 10, 2009 San Francisco 11:00 am Civic Center Plaza, Polk between Larkin and McAllister Need a protest sign? Check out the collection from StandWithUs.

Benny Morris – 1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War

http://www.israelinthebay.org/morris.htm

January 27-29, 2009 San Francisco Berkeley Los Altos Hills