A TASTE OF PALESTINE AT MY DOORSTEP
Supporting the BDS Movement , boycotting Israeli products, specifically those from the illegal settlements in the Occupied Territories is a great way to help the growing economy of Palestine and showing your solidarity with its people.
But now, thanks to the initiatives of the Northern California branch of the International Solidarity Movement, you can purchase products made in Palestine itself. They created a ‘shopping site’ called PALBOX.
Ordering from them is one of the greatest ways of showing solidarity with the people of Palestine, especially its farmers and those involved in cultural activities.
Palestine is literally across the road from where I live, but the infamous wall and checkpoints make it impossible for me to go on a shopping spree there, so I ordered from PALBOX and my treasures arrived today ….
The box you will find at your doorstep …
The treasures inside included …..
Palestinian Olive Oil
The olive tree is the virtual lifeline of Palestine, hence it is one of the major targets for destruction by zionism itself. Some of the trees are over a thousand years old and have provided a livelihood for hundreds of Palestinian families. Every drop of oil in the bottle is precious and represents all that Palestine stands for.
Also included were 2 bars of Olive Oil Soap ….
No perfumes, no sulfates, no harsh chemicals, nothing to dry out your skin.
That’s not all …..
Za’atar
Za’atar (thyme)
No better way to enhance the taste of your salads and enjoy the taste of Palestine itself.
HERE are some easy recipes that I found online using Za’atar.
And from the Artistic Community ….
A beautiful handcrafted necklace made by Katie Miranda, resident cartoonist at Mondoweiss. Many of her works appeared on the pages of this Blog.
Gorgeous Arabic calligraphy on sterling silver.
Katie studied the art of Arabic calligraphy with a master calligrapher while on a three year Solidarity Mission to Palestine with the International Solidarity Movement.
The necklace would be a perfect gift for the special woman in your life.
Her beautiful creations can be ordered separately from THIS site
And finally …. a treasure to enjoy over and over again ….
From Palestinian Artists …. a Gift of Music
Included is an album of music sung but Dr. Haidar Eid, BDS activist, and professor of Postcolonial and Postmodern Literature at Gaza’s al-Aqsa University.
Thanks to the electronic media, the cultural treasures of Palestine cannot be blocked by any wall or blockade. Become a part of this.
Here’s how to get your virtual treasure box ….
Click HERE to get to PALBOX’s order page.
Keep the following in mind when you order ….
Palbox helps Palestinian farmers, artists and artisans, as well as entire communities that benefit from Fair Trade community development. Second, downloadable music and visual art bypasses the Israeli blockade of Gaza, and provides a living for Palestinians under siege. 100% of your purchase goes to the Northern California chapter of the International Solidarity Movement, which has been participating in Palestinian nonviolent resistance to Israeli repression since 2001.
The songs are dedicated to the courage and resistance of the Palestinian people on the journey to justice and freedom. All proceeds from sales of the songs will be donated to the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
The ISM is a Palestinian led movement dedicated to resisting the Israeli occupation through non-violent means. In addition, Norcal ISM pays bail money for Palestinians arrested for political reasons, and gives travel grants to volunteers going to Palestine.
Is there a better way to support the Palestinian Cause? I think not!
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