Israel supporters should attend this lecture, if only, to ask searching questions of the speaker…

This lecture explores two grass-roots leadership projects that promote non-violent resistance as a means of achieving civil rights in Palestine/Israel: the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign (BDS) and the One State Solution. As alternatives to the politics of exclusion and militant ethnic nationalism, these civil society actions have gained increasing global support, and are shifting meanings and locations of foreign policy and international intervention. Through an analysis of their historic origins, this lecture reflects on how these two movements are challenging power and may shape the future of the region.

Wednesday, 1 August 2018 6.00 pm-7.30 pm

Lecture Theatre: OGHLecTh/102-G36

Old Government House

Princes Street The University of Auckland

Dr Nicholas Rowe

About the speaker: Nicholas Rowe is an Associate Professor in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland and an Associate Investigator in the Arts Equal Project, Academy of Finland. Prior to joining the University of Auckland, Nicholas lived in Ramallah in the Occupied Palestinian Territories from 2000-2008, working with arts education programmes in refugee camps throughout the West Bank, Gaza Strip and South Lebanon. His books include Art, During Siege: Performing Arts Workshops in Traumatised Communities, Raising Dust: A Cultural History of Dance in Palestine, Talking Dance: Contemporary Histories from the Southern Mediterranean, Talking Dance: Contemporary Histories from the South China Sea and the edited volume Moving Oceans: Celebrating Dance in the South Pacific. A graduate of the Australian Ballet School, Nicholas holds a PhD from London Contemporary Dance School, University of Kent at Canterbury.

But they became separated.

What would happen to everyone?  Would they be discovered?  Would she ever see her parents again?

You are invited to hear Vivianne’s harrowing story of how she survived the war and built a new life in its aftermath.

Although Vivianne has never written a book, copies of the powerful memoir of Holocaust survivor, Max Eisen, “By Chance Alone” will be available for purchase. Cash or cheque only.  $30 per copy.

“[An] extraordinary memoir.” (Edmonton Journal)

“An astounding narrative . . . a timely examination of the human capacity for cruelty, ignorance, and depravity. It is also a message of hope, a cri de coeur, and a reminder that small acts of kindness can have an immeasurable impact on another person’s life.” (Quill & Quire)

“Max Eisen’s important, timely memoir reminds us that horror does not happen overnight and that no one is immune to it. By Chance Alone is a testimony to the human experience of needless, senseless suffering. May we learn from it.” (Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran)

“By Chance Alone is a story of great pathos, and told with directness and simplicity, of the sufferings and grief and fear of one boy in a terrible time and a terrible place.” (Rex Murphy)

Such were the overwhelming odds stacked against him, Max Eisen should not have survived. Chance, some good people, and not a little luck all played their part, but his dogged determination to overcome the lethal physical and mental onslaught is truly remarkable.” (Stephen D. Smith, Executive Director, USC Shoah Foundation)

Max Eisen reveals, with clarity and honesty, his personal resilience and determination to survive against impossible odds, and bear witness to the horrors of Auschwitz. His humanity and generosity shine through in this powerful and page-turning memoir.” (Barbara J. Falk, PhD, MSL Associate Professor, Department of Defence Studies Canadian Forces College/Royal Military College of Canada Barbara Falk, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Defence Studies, Canadian Forces College/Royal Military Colleg)

“A gripping, harrowing read, chock-a-block with pulse-quickening detail.” (Canadian Jewish News)

This event is a collaboration between NZFOI and the Zionist Federation of New Zealand.

Amir Tsarfati was born in Israel and has lived there most of his life. Since fulfilling his mandatory service in the Israeli Defense Force, he has continued as a major in the IDF Reserve. Amir has been a tour guide in Israel for the last twenty years, and served as chief tour guide of Sar El Tours and CEO of Sar El Tours and Conferences.

In 2001, he became founder and president of Behold Israel – a non-profit organization which provides worldwide real-time access to reliable sources of news and information about Israel from within the powerful context of Bible history and prophecy.

Amir is married to Miriam, and together they have four children. His home overlooks the valley of Megiddo (Armageddon) which is a constant reminder of the call that the Lord has placed on him to teach from the Bible what God’s plans are for the end times.

See http://calvarychapel.org.nz/calvary-chapels-in-new-zealand/ for individual venue locations.