The tragedy of Israeli-Palestinian violence continues daily. The Wall, separating people from their fields, schools, families and community is snaking its way through the West Bank, undermining chances of a just peace for Israelis and Palestinians. It is time to turn walls of separation into bridges of peaceful coexistence. Come raise your voice for peace; take action for justice. Join with Jews, Muslims, Christians and secular humanists in a constructive expression of commitment and hope.

Walk for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine: From Scoville Park (downtown Oak Park) we’ll walk west to Harlem Ave., back along Lake St. to Oak Park Ave., south to Pleasant St. and back north to the Park. (1.8 miles total).

Advocacy Buffet and Potluck: After the walk, we’ll meet at First United Church, 848 Lake Street, to write hundreds of letters on a number of issues to national and civic leaders, urging them to stop ignoring this crisis and take courageous action toward a just and peaceful resolution. Please bring a potluck dish to share. Activism requires all kinds of nourishment; we’ll share the table as we share our hopes.

Please Bring Signs and Banners: The organizers of this interfaith walk for peace reject all anti-Jewish and anti-Arab language and symbols. We are committed to nonviolence in word and deed and our goal is to stand against all hatred and to give witness to the dream that all people of faith and of secular commitment can come together in the cause of peace with justice in Israel and Palestine.

Information: Rebekah Levin: 708.383.4548 or email justpeace1@aol.com

Sponsoring Organizations:
8th Day Center for Justice
Action for Justice Committee—St. Giles Family Mass Community
American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee—Greater Chicago Chapter
American Friends Service Committee
Ascension Church Peace and Justice Committee
Bustan L'Shalom
Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
Coalition of Women for Peace
Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice
DuPage Peace through Justice Coalition
End the Occupation: Northern Illinois
End the Occupation—Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Fellowship of Reconciliation, Chicago Area Chapter
Greater Oak Park Democratic Socialists of America
InnerPeace/WorldPeace
Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information
Jewish Peace Fellowship
Jewish Voice for Peace
Jewish Women for Justice in Israel and Palestine
Justice for All
Lincoln Park Neighbors United for Peace
Mary of Magdala House of Preaching
MIFTAH: The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue & Democracy
Muslim Community Center of Chicago
Muslim Peace Fellowship
National Lawyers Guild, Chicago Chapter
National Organization for Women—West Suburban
Not In My Name
Oak Park Coalition for Truth and Justice
Pax Christi DuPage
Pax Christi Illinois
Peace and Justice Ministry: St. Catherine/St. Lucy
Physicians for Human Rights–Israel
Rebuilding Homes Campaign
Resources Unlimited Foundation
Students for Justice in Palestine, Univ. of Chicago
Support Sanity
Ta'ayush
Third Unitarian Church Social Action Committee
Tikkun—Chicago
Voices in the Wilderness
West Suburban Faith-Based Peace Coalition

Organized by the
Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine.