Latest updates from Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center - Sept. 2018

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A queer way out The politics of queer emigration from Israel  Book launch at Haifa Feminist Institute - Isha L'Isha Hila Amit is a Mizrahi lesbian author and an independent researcher. The book is based on her Phd research, which deals with the immigration of Israeli queers, the event was facilitated by Ruth Preser. To see photos from the event:  https://tinyurl.com/yanyt65t   "The Impure" directed by Daniel Najenson. Cinema Hadar and Isha L'Isha held a screening of "The Impure".  A dark story which took place in Argentina in the early 20th century. The "Impure" was how the Argentinian Jewish pimps were called by the "normal" Jewish community. They were vicious organization leaders and brothel owners who practiced religious lives while trafficking thousands of unfortunate Eastern-European Jewish women. One of them was the director's relative. The movie was followed by a talk with Dr. Sarai Aharoni, an activist in Isha L'Isha and and active member in our "Trafficking in Women" project. Gun Free Kitchen Table's representative, Rela Mazali, speaks about personal safety and reacts to Gilaad Erden's plan, the Minister of Internal Security, who is easing restrictions to obtain a permit for owning a gun, which will make hundreds of thousands of additional civilians eligible to carry a firearm. "Women who live in a violent climate inside their own homes are more in risk when weapons are around. It was proven in many cases around the world that the existence of weapons in the public sphere leads to a rise in homicide, accidents and suicides, Erden's plan ignores all of these facts." To read the entire article, please press on this link: https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5332278,00.html To subscribe to Gun Free Kitchen Table's newsletter, please press on this link: https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0ca4cd869686cbddc37552468&id=1dd5bf84bd   Women, Health, and Life with Dignity Anat Horovitz, a long time activist and volunteer in Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center is the coordinator of a project called "Women, Health, and Life with Dignity," a project which she created with Dina Posniack and Tzviya Dei' under the umbrella of Isha L'Isha. You can read about the project more in Isha L'Isha's website, please press on the links below: http://isha2isha.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/introduction-The-Women-Health-and-Life-with-Dignity.pdf http://isha2isha.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Project-description-Women-Health-and-Life-with-Dignity.pdf Isha L'Isha representatives, alongside representatives from Physicians for Human Rights Israel, participated in a discussion at the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality, headed by MK Aida Tuma. The main issue discussed was the denial of travel permits by Israel Authorities to women cancer patients in Gaza in order to receive treatment. For the past few years, the World Health Organization has been repeatedly warning about the dire health crisis for cancer patients in Gaza. But what does it mean to be a cancer patient in the Gaza Strip? The health system is failing: there are not enough treatments and methods for diagnosis are insufficient. There is no access to radiation treatments, chemotherapy is only partially available, and medicines are scarce. Every year, the Palestinian Health Ministry refers thousands of cancer patients for treatment outside of Gaza, to East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and sometimes to Jordan and Israel. However, approximately half of them cannot go because the Israeli Authorities refuse to issue them travel permits. In the last year, there has been a sharp increase in the number of women cancer patients who are denied entrance permits by the various authorities in Israel. We at Isha L'Isha, together with other civil society organizations, such as "One out of Nine" and "Women and their Bodies" have joined Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) demanding that the authorities in Israel grant women cancer patients permits to travel for treatment purposes. The meeting at the Knesset committee was a result of our join efforts, and we are hoping to see a system-wide solution to the plight of cancer patients in Gaza.   Women without Status Our Women without Status coordinator' Rawyah Handaqlu responds to Israel's law of citizenship and entry. "A woman without status, whether she is educated and has a profession, will stay at home because she won't be able to obtain a work permit. Each one of the families who suffer from this law go through various experiences but they all share one thing in common, this law destroys families and lives." To read the entire of the article, please press on this link: http://www.haokets.org/2018/07/10/%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%93-%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%94-%D7%90%D7%97%D7%99%D7%94-%D7%91%D7%A1%D7%AA%D7%A8/ Haifa Feminist Institute    After a summer of intensive archival work and expanding our library's collection with titles in Arabic and on Arab women, led by Nicole Khayat, a historian and a co-founder of our Women Historians' Forum, we are soon to relaunch our public lectures series: Archive as a Political Action. The first events (in October and November) will host Lior Yavne, the CEO of Akevot Institute for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Research and talk about promoting victims' rights through research and documentation; and Sharon Maftsir, a social historian and a fellow at the HFI who will discuss emotional archives of romantic love in postcolonial Egypt (events' details can be found in our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HaifaFeministInstitute/ ). We are continuing to rescue and absorb personal and organizational archives. Currently we are in the process of digitizing Marcia Friedman's Archive. Our lesbian/queer visual archive continuously expands, and now contains the works of over 19 artists as well as historical Fanzines and artifacts this is probably one of the most prominent efforts in Israel to map and collect visual aspect of lesbian and queer life and art. Yael Rosin, a lecturer in Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design has initiated and leads this effort. This fall we also intend to launch our feminist academy-beyond-academia, by offering courses in feminism and gender which are open and affordable for the greater public. Check our Facebook for more details. Our annual report for 2017 is out, please check it out here! http://isha2isha.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Report-Isha-LIsha.pdf     Donations help us continue our work, press here to donate Copyright © 2017 Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: isha@isha.org.il

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‘1968’ has come to stand for the years of seismic social transformation and political change that have significantly influenced our fundamental understanding of equal rights, sexual self-determination, political participation and freedom of expression pushed by the protest movements. Fifty years later, a majority of societies have elevated the memory of 1968 to a turning point for the realization of a new sphere of political community that has shaped our current ideals of democracy like no other experience. The ‘68 generation, however, was a not a uniform phenomenon but characterized by solidary fragmented, international black and POC civil rights and liberation movements, which have been woven into a Western-style anti-capitalist and leftist movement history in the current 1968 memory construct. Looking back at 1968 from today’s perspective, such a picture has left voids and blank spots behind, writing various movements and actors out of the memory of the majority societies. Our event proposes new perspectives and uncovers hidden stories and voices of those who were present at the time and who had a significant impact in West and East Germany because of their historical involvement in anti-colonial, anti-racist and anti-imperialist struggles in Africa, Asia and the Americas. We want shed light on the political involvement of BPOC women*, with their first-hand experience of racism, experienced and perceived in those transformative years around 1968 in both German states. With their (life) stories and voices, it becomes possible to acquire a complex and multilayered understanding of both ‘68 itself and its influence on our understanding of current social and political events today. Against the backdrop of our current challenges in countering a strengthening far right which is not only attacking the achievements of the ‘68 feminist and socialist movements, but also brazenly reframing them ethnically and thus appropriating them. It becomes particularly important, to show where and how the linking of dimensions of inequality and intersection of categories of difference were already actively practiced and demanded by different movements at that time. When we reflect on the kind of inclusive feminism we want to practice today, with whom we want to align ourselves, and from which perspectives onto history we want to learn and draw upon, we need to know the (life) stories of the BPOC women* and their contribution to social and political change at that time. In the tense environment of sexism and racism of the 1960s, they fought for self-determination, for the political collective recognition of their communities and were key actors in socio-cultural transformation processes that can be traced until today. Participants: Prof. Maisha Auma (educationalist) Sevim Çelebi-Gottschlich (former member of the Berlin state parliament, activist) Arfasse Gamada (psychologist) Nicola Lauré Al-Samarai (cultural scientist) Anita Awosusi (author, activist) Isidora Randjelović (social education specialist, social worker) Presenter: Peggy Piesche Program: 6:00 pm Doors open, preview of the exhibition “Decolonize 1968! Interviews of BPOC Contemporary Witnesses” 6:15 pm Welcome by Peggy Piesche, representative of the Gunda Werner Institute: “Decolonize 1968! Interviews of BPOC Contemporary Witnesses” video trailer 6:30 pm “The Collective Wealth of Experience, 1968 – 2018: Interviews with BPOC Contemporary Witnesses”, Prof. Maisha Auma Setting the tone musically: the String Archestra ** 7:00 pm “Decolonize 1968! Interviews of BPOC Contemporary Witnesses”: video excerpt on Fasia Jansen ‘68 in Motion! Germany as a Diaspora: Sevim Celebi-Gottschlich, Arfasse Gamada and Nicola Lauré al-Samarai 7:30 pm “Decolonize 1968! Interviews of BPOC Contemporary Witnesses”: video excerpt on Ilona Lagrene The Long ‘68ers: a conversation about the generation with Anita Awosusi and Isidora Randjelović 8:00 pm String Archestra and reception ** The String Orchestra (under the direction of Dr. Daniele G. Daude) is a classical string orchestra consisting of professional musicians of color. The orchestra was founded in Berlin in 2016. Its repertoire covers a wide range of periods – from early Baroque to contemporary music, as well as from Beethoven to Piazzolla – with special attention being paid to ‘unknown’ composers of color from Chevalier de Saint-George to Janelle Monáe. Note: BPOC stands for the political self-designation Black and People of Color, which takes up a shared experience of racism and integrates it into a collective alliance position. The asterisk (*) denotes the constructed quality of the category ‘woman’ and permits thinking about identities and self-positioning beyond the historically common and mostly ascribed designation practices (such as ‘women’ and ‘lesbians’) and thus provides scope for activists.

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December 2017 Newsletter - Isha L'Isha

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Date: 23 December 2017 at 12:19
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25.11.2017 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Isha L'Isha is one of the leading organizers for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women March in Haifa. You can find photos from the March by pressing on this link https://tinyurl.com/yanyt65t 28.11.2017 What is socialist feminism and how can it fight sexual violence? We had an interesting talk about socialist feminism and its' role in fighting sexual violence. The talk was organized by the leader of the Socialist Movement Fight.  8.12.2017 A glimpse of what our Bazaar looked like! We had an amazing time at the bazaar we held in the beginning of December. We would like to thank the company comme il faut for donating clothes, and all the women who had donated clothing items, and volunteered preparing the bazaar, selling and dismantling! We would also like to thank everyone who came! All profits from this event were donated to Isha L'Isha-Haifa Feminist Center and support the center in its various work fields, such as: supporting and assisting trafficking and prostitution survivors, writing position papers, groups to raise awareness concerning feminist issues, lectures and workshops, maintain our archive, library and of course the research center and much more. For more photos: https://tinyurl.com/y7fop4j9      11.12.2017 What do our maids talk about us? How does a woman become a maid? How does she survive in a house which is not her, supports her family, and raises children? Rachel Sagi is organizing a series of fascinating meetings with women who would like to have their voices heard. They speak of their stories openly, harshly, painfully, and something, even comically. How do they see Israeli society, from the North and South and religious and secular, and working in houses of families who are different from each other?    Artist: André da Loba Feminism and Motherhood  One of the most challenging issues to deal with as feminists is motherhood. If you are also thinking about your experience as a mother, your relations with others and have thoughts which you want to share but don't know with whom, we invite you to join a new group called "Feminist moms", we will meet once a month, on Tuesdays, at Isha L'Isha, Arlozorov 118, Haifa. For more information you can contact Netaa': 0547719839 By: Active Stills  An op-ed written by our chair person Osnat Lahat on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. https://tinyurl.com/y8xxbblk #MeToo movement named Time magazine's Person of the Year  Magazine celebrates anti-harassment movement by naming 'The Silence Breakers' on its cover after millions shared stories of sexual assault. Source:  https://tinyurl.com/y7kafu5g Dear friends, Haifa Feminist Institute would like to ask for your help in searching for texts or interviews concerning Arab women, in order to print and include them in their archive. *You can send\deliver the texts anonymously. To send the texts or for more information please contact: Alaa.1994@gmail.com You're also welcome to watch our own Hannah Safran talking about the First and only Feminist archive in Israel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHqK_x8zphs   UPCOMING EVENTS  Last talk of the year at Isha L'Isha with the poet/writer/activist Stephen Burt who is going to discuss literature, poetry, gender and comic books! The discussion will be held in English. 31.12.2017, 18:00, Isha L'Isha-Haifa Feminist Center-Arlozorov 118, Haifa For Donations Copyright © 2017 Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: isha@isha.org.il

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January 2018 - February 2018 Newsletter Isha L'Isha

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22.1.2018 Book launch event! Amia Livlich, launched her new book Voice: New Poverty in Israel. Participated in the event: Hadas Vaisman, Hava Rimon, Ruti Gur and Hannah Safranز 30.1.2018 Widowhood is a topic abundant with stereotypes, myths and misunderstandings. The event revolved around the rebuilding of the identity of a widow, show how support can help widows become stronger, and how we can move forward in life, even after losing a loved one. We thank Dr. Orna Raz for coming and talking to us and everyone who came. Art by: Martine Ehrhart   22.2.2018 Rivka Lobitz discussed her book "From the End of the World till its' End" at Isha L'Isha. Rabbi Rivka talks about the ordeal women go through who are not granted a divorce in beth din, women who are have their conversion to Judaism procedure abolish, and many other women who suffer in the process of gaining a just verdict in the religious court.  27.2.2018 Discussing Kinneret Lahad and Daphna Hacker's books Talking about Keneret Lahad and Dafna Haker's books at Haifa Feminist Institute! Lahad's book "A Table for One – a Critical Reading of Singlehood, Gender and Time", is the first book to examine the deep relation between social perceptions to singlehood. Lahad develops a theory which analyses how perceptions of time plays a crucial role in representing female singlehood, alongside analyzing several social norms that are connected to age and time. Dafna Haker' book "Legalized Families in the Era of Bordered Globalization" examines the reciprocal relations between globalization, borders, families and legislation. Hacker examines the roles of international, multinational and religious laws and their role in shaping the lives of millions of families who were affected by the challenges and opportunities that were created due to globalization and cultural and national borders. We thank Yali Hashash, Sarai Aharoni, Maha Karkabi Sabbah And Arian Ronen Brazelai for reviewing and discussing the books.   ה-4/2 הוא יום הסרטן הבינלאומי, אנו משתפות פוסט זה על מנת להזכיר ולזכור את הנשים חולות הסרטן החיות בעזה ומעוכבות במשך חודשים מכניסה לישראל על מנת לקבל עזרה וטיפול בחודשים האחרונים הצטרפנו ליוזמה עם רופאים לזכויות אדם וארגונים נוספים לפעול על מנת לאפשר לנשים הללו להיכנס ולקבל את הטיפול לו הן זקוקות ועל מנת להנכיח ולהזכיר כי הן קיימות 4.2 هو يوم السرطان العالمي، نشارككم هذا المنشور لنتذكر ان الكثير من النساء اللواتي يعانين من مرض السرطان في غزة يمنعن من الدخول الى اسرائيل لتلقي العلاج. انضمت جمعية امراة لامراة الى المبادرة مع اطباء لحقوق الانسان ومنظمات اخرى، لتمكينهن من الدخول لتلقي العلاج، من   اجل التذكير بوجودهن وحضورهن 4\2 Was World Cancer Day. We are sharing this to remember and remind everyone of the ill women in Gaza who have not been granted an entry permit to Israel in order to receive treatment. We are working together with Physicians for Human Rights and other organizations in order to allow them to receive the treatment they need and remind the world they exist.  Haifa LGBT History Project partnered with Isha L'Isha and Haifa Feminist Institute to discuss queer history. We had fascinating talks and lectures with amazing individuals! A big thank you to everyone who came! Please see photos from the event by pressing on this link: https://tinyurl.com/ycuk64sj   How can I be a healthy role model for a healthy sexuality? Should we really ask for permission before we give hugs? How much information should we provide to children and in which ages? How do I even bring up the courage to discuss these issues with my children? The course is for mothers with children around the ages of 2-8, the course will provide information about sexuality, proper development, and dilemmas in raising today's children. To sign up, please send an email to: Nufarhelseth@gmail.com The meetings will be held in Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center. Dates: 7.3 - 14.3 - 21.3 - between 20:00 till 21:30   UPCOMING EVENTS  Open Saturday As tradition goes, we are having an Open Saturday at Isha L'Isha – Haifa Feminist Center, 10.3.2018. We invite you to come, talk, meet, mingle and listen! Please bring a vegetarian or vegan food for a joint lunch. From 9:30 – 17:00 Link to the event https://www.facebook.com/events/158593998275984/ ________________ Veganism and feminism! What is the connection between the two? Join us for a talk about oppression, food and rights. 8.3.2018, 19:30 at Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1562758653844970/ ________________ ARE YOU READY TO PARTY? Haifa, are you ready for the coolest party in town on International Women's Day? We invite you to dance and sing with the coolest feminists in Haifa, at Communities Home For Tolerance and Pride! Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/151601288846544/ For Donations Copyright © 2017 Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: isha@isha.org.il

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