Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel (NJP/I) is a local community group whose aim is to educate and inform Northfield and the surrounding area about the ongoing occupation of Palestine and to advocate peace and justice for all people who live in Palestine and Israel.
Holocaust expert to analyze Gaza crisis in Northfield – Oct. 26, 11:00AM
Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel (NJP/I) is pleased to be sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Raz Segal, on Saturday October 26 at 11:00am in Skinner Chapel at Carleton College – 405 1st St E – Northfield, MN.
Dr. Segal, a scholar and expert in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, will give a talk titled, “Israel’s Attack on Gaza: One Year Later.” The event is free and open to the public.
A graduate of Tel Aviv University in Israel and with a PhD from Clark University (the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies), Segal is now an Associate Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Endowed Professor in the Study of Modern Genocide at Stockton University, in Galloway, N.J.
As the Israeli response to the Hamas-led Oct 7 attacks began, Segal presciently wrote an article on Oct 13 titled “A Textbook Case of Genocide: Israel has been explicit about what it’s carrying out in Gaza. Why isn’t the world listening?” which was published in the magazine Jewish Currents. He has been both widely praised and attacked for his writing. Since then, other Holocaust and Genocide Studies scholars have written and talked about Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide. Furthermore, three provisional measures rulings of the International Court of Justice in January, March, and May 2024 in the case that South Africa brought against Israel in December 2023 have determined that it is plausible that Israel is perpetrating genocide in its attack on Gaza. On June 5, 2024, the University of Minnesota extended an offer to Dr. Segal to assume the directorship of its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Less than a week later, on June 10, the University of Minnesota, responding to external pressure, rescinded that offer, even as Israel’s assault on Palestinians continues unabated.
Organized by Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel, Dr. Segal’s presentation has also been endorsed by: Carleton Jewish On Our Own Terms · Carleton Latin American Student Organization · Carleton Students for Justice in Palestine · Carleton Wellstone House · Members of Carleton Faculty for Justice in Palestine · St Olaf Students for Justice in Palestine · American Muslims for Palestine-MN · Jewish Voice for Peace-Twin Cities.
Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel will host a follow-up discussion about Dr. Segal’s presentation on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm at the First UCC – 300 Union St – Northfield, MN.
For more information on either of these events, which are free and open to the public, contact [email protected].
Oct. 6, 7, 8 Global Days of Remembrance and Action.Join the global call to wear black on October 6, 7, & 8 to remember the lives lost and to renounce violence in all its forms.Together, let’s dismantle oppression and strive for justice in Palestine/Israel.NJP/I action in Northfield: Monday, October 7, 4-5 pmGather with us in Ames Park at the corner of 5th Street and Hwy 3for a silent vigil as we remember the suffering that has happened in the past year.Black ribbons will be provided to those attending.You are welcome to bring signs and flags.Wear black or a black ribbon or armband during these days:October 6th, Remember the past 76 years and renounce the mistreatment and suffering of the Palestinians from Israeli policies of expulsion, imprisonment, apartheid, siege, and occupation.October 7th, Remember and renounce the violent attacks by Hamas that led to the hostage taking, the massacre of 1200 Israelis in a single day and the many crimes against Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian actors.October 8th, Remember and renounce the launch and continuation of the Israeli genocidal attack on Palestinians in Gaza including the injury and killing of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Dozens gathered Saturday, May 11, to remember the Nakba, and to march in solidarity with mothers in Palestine. This link will take you to the comments given by Ahmed Tharwat of BelAhdan, Minnesota based television host, producer and filmmaker.
The Nakba is the expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and land, and the destruction of Palestinian society during the creation of the State of Israel – a destruction that continues today – the ongoing Nakba.
We cannot hope to understand the present turmoil in the Holy Land – let alone achieve a just peace for all those who live there -without knowing where and how this world-shaking conflict began: with the ethnic cleansing of indigenous people from their homeland.
(Photo courtesy of Margie O’loughlin)
About 100 supporters of Northfielders for Justice in Palestine and Israel (NJP/I) joined a Global Day of Action for Gaza on Saturday, March 3, 2024, to urge the Northfield City Council to demand an end to the bombing in Gaza by Israel military forces.
(Photo courtesy of Margie O’loughlin)
(Photo courtesy of Margie O’loughlin)
(Photo courtesy of Margie O’loughlin)
Free Online Palestine Focused Films
Northfielders for Justice in Palestine Israel (NJP/I) recommends the following two online sources of films related to the history, culture, and situation of the Palestinian people.
Monthly free films can be watched on your own time, after you have registered, then you may log on for a discussion of the film on the third Sunday of the month 2 pm CT.
Weekly (Sat 11 am CT) films are offered at this site. By joining the email list you will receive notices of the up-coming films each week where you can register to view the free films online. The films are followed by discussion.
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