BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35082@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20250903T152522Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/gala-for-gaza-critical-convos/ SUMMARY:Gala for Gaza: Critical Convos DESCRIPTION:PATERSON\, NJ\n\n \;\n\nJoin us for a powerful evening of t ruth\, reflection\, and action at the Gala for Gaza: Critical Convos. Thi s benefit dinner will feature thought-provoking talks and moving performan ces that shed light on the realities of Gaza\, while raising vital support for those impacted.\n\nOur distinguished speakers and performers include: \n\n Dr. Norman Finkelstein – Renowned scholar and author\n Sami Hamd i – International political analyst\n Amal Kassir – Spoken word poe t and activist\n Ammar Charaf – Nasheed artist\n A firsthand account  from a speaker with lived experiences in Gaza\n\nTogether\, they will sh are critical perspectives and heartfelt messages to inspire awareness\, co mpassion\, and collective action.\n\nHosted at ICPC Paterson\, this event is more than a dinner—it’s a gathering of conscience\, community\, an d commitment to justice.\n\nEvent Details:📅\; Date: Saturday\, Oc tober 4\, 2025🕕\; Time: 5:00 PM📍\; Venue: ICPC Paterson\ , 152 Derrom Ave\, Paterson\, NJ 07504🎟\; Tickets: $50 per indivi dual | $450 for a table of 10🍽\; Dinner included\n\nWhy Attend?\n\ n Hear from world-renowned voices on Gaza and justice\n Experience power ful spoken word and nasheed performances\n Stand in solidarity with the p eople of Gaza\n Contribute directly to humanitarian support through this benefit dinner\n\nSeats are limited—reserve yours today and be part of t his critical conversation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/09/gala_for_gaza.png LOCATION:ICPC Paterson\, 152 Derrom Avenue\, Paterson\, NJ\, 07504\, United States GEO:40.917719;-74.140246 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=152 Derrom Avenue\, Paterso n\, NJ\, 07504\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=ICPC Paterson:ge o:40.917719,-74.140246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR