Between tradition and change between loyalty and dissent. The film, Between Two Worlds, begins at the 2009 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, and the fallout over the screening of a documentary about activist Rachel Corrie, which is also critical of Israel. The event released a flood of emotions, with charges of anti-Semitism and self-hatred, McCarthyism and witch-hunts. Filmed in the United States and Israel, Between Two Worlds is a personal documentary that explores the divisions that are redefining Jewish identity and politics in America and beyond. The filmmakers' own families are battlegrounds over loyalty to Israel, interpretations of the Holocaust, intermarriage and a conversion to Islam, and a secret Communist past.

What began as a single act of desperation in Tunisia has led to a series of significant uprisings of millions of people in Egypt and beyond. In a region that has long suffered the impacts of colonial exploitation, oppressive puppet tyrants, and chronic misrepresentation, we are now witnessing a historic moment in which people are rising up to reclaim their lives, present and future. The world is watching, but what are we seeing? Join us for a timely and much needed discussion and analysis as these historical events unfold.

Join us for an evening of international music and delicious foods.

Please check website for confirmed schedule.

Suggested donation of $10-$20 or PWYC

Sorry, not wheelchair accessible Tasty refreshments (non-alcoholic) and Zatoun oliveoil with za'atar dipping.

"Women like me" is a poetry and open mic night held to celebrate the work of Arab women who share a passion for arts, poetry, writing and music. It is a gathering where we will read to each other the words we have written or recite the work of our favourite poets.

When poetry in the Arab world is discussed, female Arab poets are often underrepresented. Through a short presentation we will highlight famous women poets from the Arab world. The presentation will be followed by a series of poetry readings by local poets and the night will end with an open mic and music.

Why should grown-ups have all the fun? Bring your children between the ages of 8 to 12 to Beit Zatoun to learn basic debkeh steps from Lemma Ibrahim who has worked with children for many years. Lemma is the co-founder and choreographer of MOSAIC Arabic Folklore Ensemble. During the special workshop, your child is taught basic debkeh steps from the Levant region including Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.

Space is limited to the first 30 children. Confirming attendance via Facebook will not reserve a spot - you must send an e-mail to lemloumah@yahoo.ca.

Note: please come appropriately dressed with comfortable clothing and either running shoes or dance shoes (no socks, bare feet, flip flops or heels please).

Part 1 - Saturday, January 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are all limited by the story our culture teaches us about what it means to be human. The problem is that we grow up with that story from childhood, so it remains almost invisible to us -- and what we can't see, we can't question. Our particular story tells us in a million ways that it is normal to live in our heads -- and that creates a gap between our thinking and our being. So deeply are we affected that we consider it a great virtue to "listen to the body."