May 16, 2009
Gaza Benefit Dinner
Saturday, May 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Goodman Atwood Community Center
149 Waubesa Street, Madison
Sponsored by Madison East High School Students for Justice in Palestine
A vegetarian Middle Eastern dinner will be served at 6 pm with a cooking demonstration by Chef Sabi Attiyeh of baklava and dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), followed by a presentation with slides by Lora Gordon, recently returned from two months in Rafah and Gaza. Entertainment will be provided by the East High School jazz quartet.
Funds raised will go to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) for Gaza relief. Tickets: $15 in advance. For reservations contact Bill at kursk1(at)tds.net. Supported by the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project; for more information visit call (608) 238-1227.
Mama’s Sweet Baklava
Suheir HammadShe is baklava, backbone strong foundation,
layers, thousand layers upon each other
like refugees fleeing or cold children warming each other,
holding each other against stiff, hungry winds.
