Red Lounge Movie Night „PRIDE”

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Wednesday, July 20 at 7 PM

Red Lounge Movie Night in solidarity with the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance

 

„PRIDE” by Matthew Warchus

Based on a true story, the film depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners’ strike in 1984, at the outset of what would become the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. The National Union of Mineworkers was reluctant to accept the group’s support due to the union’s public relations’ worries about being openly associated with a gay group, so the activists instead decided to take their donations directly to Onllwyn, a small mining village in Wales, resulting in an alliance between the two communities. The alliance was unlike any seen before and was ultimately successful.

“Earnest without being didactic and uplifting without stooping to sentimentality, Pride is a joyous crowd-pleaser that genuinely works.”

British Independent Film Awards
Queer Palm Award Cannes

(GB, 2014, 120 min)

Official Trailer:

It’s our Future!

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For the past 20 years, the WBC has been a one of a kind meeting place in Jerusalem.
Here, a trustworthy cooperation is possible, even when dealing with difficult topics.
A German-Israeli-Palestinian team is looking for a common solution for the future that fosters security, social justice, and freedom.

Red Lounge Movie Night “On the Side of the Road

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Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 7pm (19.00) “On the Side of the Road” A documentary by Lia Tarachansky The director is present. This is a film about the questions Israelis cannot ask, about the fight to keep memories buried, and about the violence of attempting to silence a history. It is a story told by Lia […]

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Red Lounge Movie Night “My Arab Friend”

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 7pm (19.00)

Red Lounge Movie Night at the Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem


“My Arab Friend”


in attendance of the director Noga Nezer

“An Israeli girl goes on a surreal journey to the heart of the Palestinian Territories to find her lost Arab friend.”

“Noga isn’t really interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She just wants to live her comfortable, liberal life in Tel Aviv. But when Fahres, her Palestinian friend who stayed with her in Tel Aviv, disappears, Noga is forced to embark on a surreal, scary, and surprising journey into Fahres’ home village in the heart of the West Bank to find him, and what he really means to her.”

Come out to join us for a night of political cinema that is surprising, thought-provoking yet entertaining and heart-warming. Director Noga Nezer will be with us to talk about the story behind “My Arab Friend” and what moved her to do this movie.

My Arab Friend by Noga Nezer

53 min, with English ST

17.5.16″HeartBeat Live” – Concert in the garden

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7pm (19:00)

“HeartBeat Live”

Concert in the garden of the WBC

Our dear partners from Heartbeat Jerusalem wrap up the spring semester & present to us the progress they made, the art they created & the experiences they shared.
Don’t miss the concert on Tuesday in our lovely garden
We are looking forward to welcome all of you for a great evening of music and togetherness.

Kick-off event for the 20th anniversary of the WBC with a speech by Johanna Uekermann

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On April 9th 1996 three socialist youth movements from Israel, Palestine and Germany decided to strengthen their ties by creating the Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem.  This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary.
We are looking back to our political cooperation, our educational programmes and social art projects. At the same time we are moving on towards our common vision of a peaceful future.

Johanna Uekermann, chairwomen of the Young Socialists in the SPD (JUSOS) opened this years ongoing festivities in Jerusalem.

Opening speech to 20 years of WBC,

by Johanna Uekermann:

“Dear comrades, dear friends of Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem,

We are starting our anniversary year on a historic date. 20 years ago our predecessors Ofer Dekel, Sabri Tomezi and Andrea Nahles signed the partnership agreement that was the foundation for the Willy Brandt Center. To be honest we are two days early with our celebrations, because the actual date 9th of April is a Saturday this year. But not only the date is slightly different, also the location of our gathering moved to the South. Our founding agreement was signed 20 years ago in Ramallah.

What was possible then, seems impossible now. It encourages us once more to continue with our joint struggle. Political realities are made by people and can be changed by people. We saw good and bad times in the last 20 years. But even in the darkest times of war and bloodshed our joint Center stood its test maintaining the ties between our movements providing hope to our members that change is possible.

Sometimes people – be it Internationals or from the region – ask me why we as Jusos are still continuing the complicated way of double solidarity. My answer is very simple: It is because of you! You as the progressive forces in Israel and Palestine seeking for peace deserve our support. Your courage believing in a peaceful future of Palestinians and Israelis living side by side is for us a big inspiration. It motivates us continuously to invest our time and resources in the Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem.

Even if the perspectives for the future not always look well we as Jusos are convinced that our partnership has an added value to the political scene in Jerusalem. Looking back on our experiences from the last 20 years we should use the anniversary year to develop our partnership further and deepen our relations. Jusos will continue the joint international struggle for a more just and more peaceful world. In our partnership we share this goal based on common values. Looking towards the future I can say: We will be at your side. Your struggle is our struggle.”

From Social Justice to Peace – chances for cross-border trade union cooperation

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Trade unions take an active part in the mediating process between workers and employers, and strengthen workers’ rights vis-à-vis the state and in the framework of employment. Hence trade unions are uniquely equipped for the work of civil conflict transformation, fair negotiations and fighting social injustice.

The publication “From Social Justice to Peace – chances for cross-border trade union cooperation” is produced with a grant provided by the Foundation for Social Society and Sustainable Development of the trade union IG Bauen Agrar Umwelt. It presents comprehensively the history and status quo of trade unionism in Israel and Palestine.

Two representatives from the respective societies describe the interconnection of workers’ rights beyond borders and highlight potential fields of cooperation, thus fostering inclusive activism for a peaceful and just future.

Red Lounge Movie Night: Revolution Girls

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Red Lounge at the WBC Jerusalem

March 16th, 2016 at 7 pm (19:00)

Screening and discussion on occasion of „WomensHistoryMonth“

“Revolution Girls” by Natasha Dudinski

“How many revolutions must a woman go through before she reaches 40?”

Revolution Girls is the story of one generation of Czech women who took part in the 1989 Velvet Revolution. Though their lives took different directions after the student strike in 1989, they still share some of the zeal required to achieve the things they believe in. Jana, a representative in the EU Parliament, is passionate about saving the world. Alena writes one book after another, searching the past for hints that would inspire the present. Alice is a successful entrepreneur who raises an adopted Roma daughter and fulfills her childhood dream of having a big family. Pavla puts her energy into a career in the music business while searching for her place in life. Are they living their dreams? How many revolutions does a woman go through by the time she is forty? What can their stories tell us about the time and place they live in
There will be discussion following the screening with the movie’s director Natasha Dudinski.

Revolution Girls  //  Holky z fildy (Orig.)
DIR: Natasha Dudinski, Taťána Slánská-Marková
2009 / Czech Republic / 57 min

See you at the WBC!

Young workers and trade unions in Palestine and Israel

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Thursday, March, 17th, 2016 at 19:00 | Colloquium at the WBC Jerusalem


What about workers’ rights today in our region? What’s the role of trade unions in a neoliberal labour market? The WBC Jerusalem has published a field study on worker politics and union activism with an emphasis on young workers in Palestine and Israel.
On the occasion of publication we would like to invite you and to present the study. In an open discussion with you we will try to shed some light on worker politics and unions activism in our region.

This publication was made possible by a grant from „Stiftung Soziale Gesellschaft & Nachhaltige Entwicklung der Industriegewerkschaft Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt (Foundation for Social Society and Sustainable Development of the industrial trade union IG BAU).

 

 

 

Red Lounge presents “Can’t Be Silent – On Tour with The Refugees”

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Political cinema at its best!

Can’t Be Silent – On Tour with The Refugees
A Film by Julia Oelkers

Wednesday 20.1.2016 um 19:00

 

Can’t Be Silent – On Tour with The Refugees
They are musicians from Africa, the Balkans and Iran. And since May 2012 they have been touring Germany with songwriter Heinz Ratz and his band Strom und Wasser. What makes this project special is that these musicians are asylum seekers.

On the stage: young rappers join together with an experienced Jazz pianist, a reggae singer with a German singer-songwriter, an African percussionist with accomplished Roma musicians and a beatboxer with Greek roots. Despite their differences, they gather in a respectful way – meeting each other eye to eye. Their creativity unfolds as they work to develop a common language through music. “ Can´t be silent” will show this process of convergence: from the wrong notes to the beautiful harmonies, from the stage-fright to the shining moments. We will show the small locations and thunderous applause, the enthusiasm and the grinding routines.

Official website: http://www.cant-be-silent.de/english/home_english/

 

Red Lounge in the Willy Brandt Center Jerusalem

22, Ein Rogel

Jerusalem (Abu Tor)