The Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement will hold a "potluck picnic" on Saturday, June 26 for current and prospective members of our local group. We'll use this informal gathering to greet our summer volunteer, Hajira, who will be assisting us on several projects. While this is intended to be an informal event, there are some items that will be discussed and we will have a guest speaker on Christian Zionism:

*Freedom Summer campaign in Palestine
*July 23: "Jerusalem Day" National Day of Action plans
*Pro-Palestinian street theater actions in Chicago
*Summer actions and meeting schedule

*Joel Finkel on Christian Zionism
Joel Finkel has been active in Palestinian solidarity for many years. Since January of 2001, he has been a member of Not In My Name, serving two terms on its Steering Committee. He has been interviewed on the radio and spoken widely on the issues facing the Palestinians and Israelis. He recently returned from Jerusalem where he attended the Sabeel conference, the focus of which was Challenging Christian Zionism. Mr. Finkel has many contacts within the Israeli peace movement, each of which helps to inform his analysis.

Specifics on 6/26 ISM potluck picnic:

Who's invited: Current and prospective members of the Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement. For more information on ISM visit www.palsolidarity.org .
This is NOT a coalition meeting and is intended only for those interested in working with ISM-Chicago.

Location: Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago--look for the picnic table and Palestinian flag west of the field house. In the event of rain, call 773-489-3505 for alternate indoor site.


Time: We'll start gathering at 5PM, start the potluck about 6PM and continue until around 8-8:30 PM.

What to bring: food to share (Middle Eastern would be great but not necessary), soda (no Coke!), water, blankets or folding lawn chairs to sit on, etc. It would be great if someone had a BBQ grill to share. ISM-Chicago will bring ice, soft drinks, paper plates, napkins, etc.

What NOT to bring: alcohol or any illegal substance.

For more information contact ISM-Chicago at: ISMinChicago (at) aol.com or 773-489-3505.

Visit: www.palsolidarity.org