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Friday, November 12, 2004
Trees of Hope: Celebrating the Olive Harvest
The Jerusalem Fund Gallery and the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University cordially invite you to "Trees of Hope: Celebrating the Olive Harvest," a festive celebration of the role that the olive harvest plays in the traditional society and economy of Palestinians. Master carver Nimir Rishmawi will demonstrate for the first time in the U.S. the artistry of olive wood carving as it is done in Bethlehem.
Experience the significance of the harvest through a documentary film and photo exhibit, and enjoy free tastings of authentic Palestinian olive oil and olives. Traditional Middle Eastern desserts will be served, and traditional Palestinian crafts, olive oil, olive soap, olive tree saplings, olive wood carvings, and various Middle Eastern cook books and music CDs will be available for purchase throughout the evening! Admission is free and open to the public.
The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Jerusalem Fund Gallery (Potomac Plaza Building; 2425 Virginia Ave. NW, at New Hampshire Avenue), from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 202/338-1325.
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Experience the significance of the harvest through a documentary film and photo exhibit, and enjoy free tastings of authentic Palestinian olive oil and olives. Traditional Middle Eastern desserts will be served, and traditional Palestinian crafts, olive oil, olive soap, olive tree saplings, olive wood carvings, and various Middle Eastern cook books and music CDs will be available for purchase throughout the evening! Admission is free and open to the public.
