Sunday, October 8th 2017, from 3-5:30pm at the Weinstein JCC (5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond VA), there will be a screening of the 2016 film "Denial," followed by a discussion panel featuring Holocaust survivor Dr. Roger Loria and Charm Bullard, Director of Programs at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The film is a drama based on the non-fiction book "History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier," by historian Deborah Lipstadt.
In her 1993 book "Denying the Holocaust," Lipstadt referred to another author, the antisemitic racist David Irving, as a Holocaust denier. Irving took Lipstadt and her publisher to court in England for libel. Lipstadt brought evidence to the court to prove that her characterization of Irving was justified, because 1. the Holocaust happened, and 2. Irving claimed that it did not. She won the case.
The event costs $6 for Weinstein Jewish Community Center members and $10 for non-members. For more info and to RSVP, see the link.
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Friday, March 10, 2017
Standing Together RVA Gathering at the Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery
Sunday, March 19th 2017, from 5-6:30pm, at the Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery (located within the Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond VA), the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is holding a "Standing Together Gathering" to respond to the recent national rise in anti-Semitic threats and vandalism. From the event description:
"The event will include speakers, testimonies, and calls to action. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together." Sponsors of this event include the Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Temple Beth-El, and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.
Free, open to the public. The organizers strongly encourage carpooling; parking may be limited. For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
"The event will include speakers, testimonies, and calls to action. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together." Sponsors of this event include the Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Temple Beth-El, and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.
Free, open to the public. The organizers strongly encourage carpooling; parking may be limited. For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
"Standing Together: One Community, One Nation" with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
Sunday, February 5th 2017, from 3:30-5pm, at the Islamic Center of Virginia (1241 Buford Road, Richmond VA), the Islamic Center of Virginia, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy are holding a solidarity and unity program. From the event description:
"The program will include speakers, testimonies, and calls to action. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together." The position of solidarity with communities under attack by Trump's administration, like immigrants and Muslims, is itself political, so take this as you will, I'm just relaying it.
Free, open to the public. Free parking is available on site but carpooling is encouraged.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
"The program will include speakers, testimonies, and calls to action. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together." The position of solidarity with communities under attack by Trump's administration, like immigrants and Muslims, is itself political, so take this as you will, I'm just relaying it.
Free, open to the public. Free parking is available on site but carpooling is encouraged.
For more information and to RSVP, see this link.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Standing Together RVA Community Gathering
Sunday, December 4th 2016, from 3:30-5pm, at Third Street Bethel AME Church (614 North 3rd Street, Richmond VA), several religious and community groups are partnering to hold a non-political event to discuss the recent rise in hate speech and bias.
From the organizers: "This gathering is an opportunity to stand together with those who have increasingly been targeted and marginalized, and to demonstrate concern about the recent rise in hate speech, bias, and division. The program will include speakers, sharing, and small group dialogues. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together."
Organizers of this effort include representatives from Bon Secours Richmond Health System, the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, Richmond Hill, Richmond Peace Education Center ☮, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Richmond, VA), St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Temple Beth-El, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Virginia Council of Churches, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, and the Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs.
Free, open to the public (seating limited to the first 400 attendees) For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this event to your Google calendar, click here.
From the organizers: "This gathering is an opportunity to stand together with those who have increasingly been targeted and marginalized, and to demonstrate concern about the recent rise in hate speech, bias, and division. The program will include speakers, sharing, and small group dialogues. Note that this is not a political or partisan event, but will focus on our common values and commitment to standing together."
Organizers of this effort include representatives from Bon Secours Richmond Health System, the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, Richmond Hill, Richmond Peace Education Center ☮, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Richmond, VA), St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Temple Beth-El, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Virginia Council of Churches, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, and the Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs.
Free, open to the public (seating limited to the first 400 attendees) For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this event to your Google calendar, click here.
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