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Tracing Homelands: Israel, Palestine, and the Claims of Belonging
May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Author Linda Dittmar reflects on her quest to rediscover some of the inconvenient truth that underlie the Israel-Palestine conflict. The author grew up in historic Palestine and then spent her adolescence and young adulthood in post-1948 Israel. The book narrates a painful process of “uncovering inconvenient truths about an embattled Israeli-Palestinian history that is often buried in silence.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the complex issues surrounding Israel and Palestine. Our event will delve into the deep-seated claims of belonging in the region, exploring the historical, cultural, and political dimensions at play. Hosted at the Theodore Parker Church, this in-person event promises to be enlightening and engaging. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this important topic. The Community Church of Boston, First Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain, and the Justice Commission of First Church in Jamaica Plain UU are co-sponsoring this event.
The event is free. Donations will not be requested. Please register on eventbrite if you plan to attend: https://bit.ly/3QmHqlE