Emma Klein: A Jewish
activist's journey to human rights work for Palestinians
Thursday, March 7th, 7 pm in
the Rotunda
Emma Klein, a Seattle-based
dance performer and elementary school teacher traveled to the Occupied
Palestinian Territories and Israel in 2010 and 2011 as a member of the American
Jews for a Just Peace Health and Human Rights Project. While in Occupied
Palestine and Israel she met with activists and artists, developing the
Jewish-American anti-occupation peace movement. She works locally on
educational campaigns and actions with Jewish Voice for Peace - Seattle and the
Northwest BDS Coalition. Emma is empowered by the strength of combining art
with healing, peace, and justice and works to build a lasting and just peace in
Palestine and Israel.
Co-sponsored by JuST and the
Tacoma Chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace.
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