Tu Bishvat is a Jewish holiday that honors the trees. 


As Tu bishvat approaches, we offer a film screening of the award-winning documentary 

, which explores Palestinian loss, trauma and the fight for justice over decades of life under Israeli occupation. Following the film, there will be a time for collective discussion and reflection as well as announcements about ways to take action and join the movement for peace, justice and a free Palestine. 

Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh Valley Palestine Coalition, and FAMS

Jewish Voice For Peace Lehigh Valley; The Lehigh Valley Palestine Coalition; FAMS

Where Olive Trees Weep

Maral Quttieneh

Zaya Benazzo

Maurizio Benazzo

Ashira Darwish

Finley MacNeil

Caroline Campbell

Nickoloz Kachibaia

Yasen Stoev

Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?

Documentary

For inquiries about accessibility, contact lehighvalley@jewishvoiceforpeace.org

Parking is free, but limited. The lower parking lot can be accessed on W 3rd St and has an elevator leading to the 1st floor. The upper parking lot can be accessed on Wyandotte St. and has both stairs and a ramp.

Masks are encouraged and will be available on site. 