New Jersey Event Raises Money for New York Palestinian Art Exhibition
Maymanah Farhat
Little Falls, NJ, January 21, 2006- The New Jersey based organization Friends of Al Jisser held a cultural benefit on Saturday to raise money for the Made in Palestine art exhibit that is scheduled to open in New York City this spring. The cultural benefit, Min Layali Falasteen, was held at the St. George Church Hall in Little Falls and included an evening of dinner and entertainment. Two hundred and sixty guests attended Min Layali Falasteen, which featured poetry by Natalie Handal, comedy by Maysoon Zayid, music by Johnny Faraj and Ensemble, and folkloric Palestinian dance by The Stars Folklore and Dabke Troupe. A traditional Arab dinner was prepared and served by volunteers, with the ingredients for the meal donated by Al Baasha Restaurant , Fattal's Bakery, It's Greek to Me, Sahara Grocery Store and Nablus Pastries.
