Moriel Rothman‐Zecher will speak about his experiences with conscientious objection (he spent time in military prison in 2012 for refusing to enlist in the Israeli army) and with nonviolent activism and organizing against the occupation. He will also talk about nonviolent protests in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as well as recent demonstrations and organizing efforts in Tel Aviv against the assault on Gaza, which were met with repression and violence, both from the police and from pro-war counter-protesters.
Doors open at 6:45 for refreshments. Free; donations welcome. FMI: 916 448-7157; sacpeace [at] dcn.org
He will also speak at area colleges:
• Sac. City, Cultural Awareness Center, 3835 Freeport Blvd Wed., Oct. 1, 1:30pm.
• Sierra College, Room D-12, 5000 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin. Thurs., Oct. 2, 12:30pm
• Sacramento State University, 6000 J St. Riverside 1015, Thurs., Oct. 2, 4pm