“YES WE CAN: MIDDLE EAST PEACE” (YesMEP) invites you to an afternoon of MUSIC, THEATER, PLEAS FOR PEACE (from bereaved families) in support of President Obama’s initiative for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Sunday ~ December 6th ~ 2:00-6:00 PM The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue www.sixthandi.org / Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown 600 I ST. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001 White Flag in Concert Families Forum Members PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR ~ DAVID SHIPLER, CO-FOUNDERS OF THE PEACE CAFÉ ~ ANDY (ANAS) SHALLAL & ARI ROTH will host this inspiring afternoon featuring: • WHITE FLAG, the world famous band of Israeli musicians from TEL AVIV, ISRAEL and Palestinian musicians from the GAZA STRIP playing many styles of music together! • PARENTS CIRCLE - FAMILIES FORUM, Israeli and Palestinian families who have lost loved ones through violence and are now working together for reconciliation, and urging strong American leadership to help resolve this conflict. • SENIOR OBAMA OFFICIALS, have been invited to share President Obama’s vision of a just peace and what we can do to help encourage and support him. DAVID BRYAN JACKSON

POETRY BY RUMI RABBI DAVID SHNEYER SHAWKAT SAYYAD

CEDAR LANE UU CHURCH CHOIR

CANTOR RAMON TASAT

NOA BAUM

*Refreshments and Dialogue with Performers Following Event Downstairs ~ General Admission: Advanced Sales $15 / at the door $18 ~ Seniors & Under 25’s $10 ~ Preferred Premium Seating $30

To order tickets or make a donation:

Visit our website: www.yesmep.org, or call 1-800-494-8497 & ask for YesMEP

Yes We Can: Middle East Peace (YesMEP) is a partnership of diverse religious and secular Americans in the Washington, DC metropolitan area who have come together to support President Obama’s initiative for a just and secure peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on a two-state solution.


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Here is a list of some Justice and Peace organizations. Please take a look and see how you can help. Thanks

www.JUFJ.org Jews United for Justice leads Washington-area Jews to act on our shared Jewish values by pursuing justice and equality in our local community

www.AminDC.org The American Muslim Interactive Network (AMIN) is an apolitical, culturally diverse, grassroots organization committed to creating and fostering a social, cultural, and professional network of Muslims and non-Muslims interested in Islam and interfaith relations in the greater DC metropolitan area.


www.IFOR.org International Fellowship Of Reconciliation has taken a consistent stance against war and its preparation throughout its history based on a vision that love in action has the power to transform unjust political, social, and economic structures.

www.aMuslimVoice.org Striving to foster friendships among all Americans by bridging cultural and religious gaps. We also work towards protecting and preserving civil liberties and constitutional rights for ALL.

www.SeedsForPeace.org Provides an opportunity for students from universities around the world to relate their experiences to one another in order to facilitate a greater amount of cultural understanding and tolerance.

www.CouncilOfWisdom.org is an international, interfaith community of broad-minded, forward-thinking people sharing ideas and working together to create a better world.

www.GWAIR.org an evolving interfaith antiracism alliance, committed to working regionally for racial justice and reconciliation in our lifetimes


www.Arrahman-Arraheem.com To present the true spirit of Islam by creating Grace, Compassion and love among communities and nations through interfaith harmony and dialogues.

www.PakMove.net Advocating Peace and Justice in Pakistan and All over the Globe.

www.PaxChristiUSA.org Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence.

www.GlobalSummit.org Creating a Global, Citizens’ Campaign to promote Planetary Consciousness for Unity and Peace on Earth.


www.JustPeaceCircles.org Building a just peace through restorative dialogue circles, peace delegations, workshops, mentoring and nonviolent action.



www.WIAMEP.org Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace works we work to inform individuals and groups in the Washington, DC, area about the need for a just peace in Palestine/Israel



www.UCSUSA.org Union Of Concerned Scientists struggling for a healthier and safer Planet Earth.


www.CMEP.org Churches For Middle East Peace Advocating for a peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and an end to Israeli settlement in the occupied territories.

www.GlobalGreen.org Working to Preserve our beautiful Planet Earth for All Humanity.


www.CenterOnConscience.org is a faith based organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.


www.NuclearFreeFuture.org Working for Peaceful Future For All Humanity.

www.ArchitectsOfaNewDawn.com is a project, born from the dream and vision of Carlos Santana to create a new global paradigm.

www.ShalomCTR.org Working for Justice and Peace for all Peoples Of our Planet

www.Upeace.org United Nation's international institution of higher education for teaching peace

www.WomenThrive.org is the leading non-profit organization shaping U.S. policy to help women in developing countries lift themselves out of poverty.


www.WorldPeaceEmerging.com Daring To Save The World With Your Help.

www.SeedsOfPeace.org is dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence.

www.ComedyForPeace.org Comedy for Peace is a very serious effort to promote peace in a very funny way.

www.ANHGlobal.org Alliance For A New Humanity is bringing together people from around Our Planet Earth to express ourselves through service that improves life for all mankind.

www.SolySoul.com seek out and support artist that are interested in speaking out for Justice and Peace.


www.WorldPeace.org The World Peace Prayer Society Encompasses the globe in ways that support peace, harmony and goodwill among all citizens

www.GoiPeace.or.jp Was Founded in Japan and is Dedicated to promoting World Peace
www.WiserEarth.org A Gathering place for People working for The Environment, Peace and Justice

www.RHR-NA.org Rabbis For Human Rights dedicated to Compassion and Justice for all Humanity

www.GlobalGood.org Great resource for Episcopalians working for Global Justice and Peace

www.OnePrayer.org People of diverse faiths, and cultures come together to practice peace

www.HumanKindness.org Educating society about an enlightened way of living


www.EndPoverty2015.org This is the historic promise 189 world leaders made at the United Nations Millennium Summit when they signed onto the Millennium Declaration

www.StandAgainstPoverty.org 100 million people in over 2,000 events across more than 100 countries are registered to Stand Up and Take Action against Poverty


www.WomenForWomen.org Helping Women Survivors Of War Rebuild Their Lives
www.RumiForum.org Interfaith and Intercultural Peace-Making inspired by Great Poet and Mystic Rumi

www.ThePeaceAlliance.org Supporting The Creation of The U.S. Department Of Peace
www.AFDOP.org Americans For The U.S. Department Of Peace


www.AnswerCoalition.org Worldwide Justice and Peace Movement
www.WashingtonPeaceCenter.org Peace Advocacy and Consciousness Raising


www.CodePinkAlert.org Womens Peace Organization
www.Tikkun.org Healing The World

www.911UnityWalk.org Interfaith Peace Advocacy
www.ProPeace.net Web Site For Peace Discussions

www.GreenPeace.org Environmental Advocacy and Support For Endangered Species
www.Paxworks.org Supporting Empoverished Young Women Globally

www.FCNL.org Quaker Support For Peace and Justice Legislation
www.AmnestyInternational.org Global Human Rights Organization

www.WorldCantWait.org Peace and Justice Advocacy
www.IFCMW.org Advocating Interfaith Understanding


www.50years.org World Bank and International Monetary Fund Reform Organization
www.Idealist.org Global Volunteer Initiatives

www.June5.org Israeli Palestinian Peace Initiative
www.UnitedForPeace.org Global Peace Advocacy

www.One.org Global Aid Orgnization
www.BTVshalom.org Jewish Peace Organization

www.MediaGlobal.org Raising Consciousness about Ten Poorest African Countries
www.EWINT.org Supporting Impoverished and Disadvantaged Women


www.PeaceTaxFund.org Working to alocate Tax Funds for Peaceful Projects
www.PraxisPeace.org Promoting world peace through education

www.VeteransForPeace.org Vetrans working to raise consciousness about peace
www.Panina.org Peace And Nonviolence in Atlanta, Asheville, Abingdon and Beyond

www.NoWarNoWarming.org Addressing The Connection Between Global Warming, War and Peace
www.SilentPeaceMeditation.com Meditating Silently Around The World For Peace

www.WeCanSolveIt.org Broad Coalition for Better Environment
www.WFWP.org The Women’s Federation for World Peace International

www.CNVC.org The Center for Nonviolent Communication promotes PeaceMaking Worldwide
www.InternationalDayOfpeace.org Celebrating September 21 every Year as InternationalDay Of Peace

www.IDPvigil.com Vigils and Events in honor of International Day Of Peace
www.ThinkPeace.net Promoting the United Nations' Annual September 21 "International Day of Peace"

www.peacefultomorrows.org is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace
www.ConcernUSA.org is an International Relief and Humanitarian Organization
www.WeTheWorld.org is a Global Collaboration for a Livable and peaceful Future.


www.PocketFulOfJoy.org Helping Impoverished Children In The Villages Of Tanzania
www.PTPI.org People To People International working for global understanding and friendship
www.Groups.yahoo.com/group/nonviolencedc Group for Peace and Nonviolence Discussion
www.MercyCorps.org Helping people build Peaceful and Just communities.

www.NCOBRA.org The National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America is a mass-based coalition organized for the sole purpose of obtaining reparations for African descendants in the United States.

www.HotelWorkersRising.org Struggling for the ligitimate rights of hotel workers

www.GreenMaven.com The Portal that Brings together the best of the Green Organizations and Companies in one place