Want an option to polarized politics about Jewish concerns?
A way to include Jews in your working coalition?
Seeking ways to care about both Jewish and Arabic oppression?
Jews and non-Jews of all cultures and ages are invited to:

FACING A CHALLENGE WITHIN:
A Progressive Scholars' and Activists' Conference
on Anti-Semitism* & The Left

August 21 - 23, 2004
Oakland Marriott Hotel on Broadway
1001 Broadway
Oakland, California 94607

*"Anti-Semitism" is used here to mean the traditional and ongoing attitudes
against and attacks on Jews. As Progressives, we acknowledge with concern
other Semitic peoples, such as Arabs, who are also targeted for bigotry and
attack.

Featured Speakers!
CHERIE BROWN National Coalition Buuilding Institute (www.ncbi.org) and
SHARON ELLISON Powerful NonDefensive Comunication (www.pndc.com)

Finally! A place for social and political progressives to show concern for
anti-Jewish oppression while caring about Muslims, Arabs and all others.
Learn how to strengthen your activism by joining with Jews in Progressive
Coalition. Full info at www.facingachallenge.com or call Judy at (510)
595-4634.

Take part in Interactive & Discussion Workshops such as:
* Youth Activism & Jewish Pride
* Is the Bush/Cheney War Machine Benefiting from Anti-Semitism in The Left?
* Connecting Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Attacks Post 9/11.
* Radical Anarchist Zionists Unite
* Anti-Semitism in Christianity: History and Current Manifestations
* Building Mutual Solidarity Between Jews and African Americans
* Internalized Anti-Semitism among Jewish Activists
* Queers & Jews: 2 Communties of Diversity Rights
* People of Color Unite Against Anti-Semitism
* Talk Your "Family Story" on Anti-Semitism

(This conference will not attempt to resolve any international disputes and
will not produce any resolutions or statements about any international
conflicts.)

Registration fees: $250 full fee, $100 low income, before August 15.
Please call by August 17 for scholarships. Registration at the door, only
if space is available $25 extra.

Discounted overnight room rates at the Oakland Marriott Downtown for
conference attendees who register by August 15.

www.facingachallenge.com or call Judy at (510) 595-4634.