Global Arts

All are welcome to break the daily fast of Ramadan with a festive meal in the AANM’s dramatic Community Courtyard and a screening of the multiple award-winning 2008 film Lemon Tree. 6 p.m. Thursday, September 2 Tickets $30; AANM Members pay just $25 Click HERE to purchase. Iftar Menu: Hummus; fattoush; stuffed lamb with rice and nuts; a chicken or vegetarian option; the special Ramadan dessert known as rose cheeks; and beverages. Lemon Tree: Written, directed and produced by Eran Riklis and starring Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman, Rona Lipaz and Doron Tavory, Lemon Tree is the story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon grove when the Israeli defense minister becomes her new neighbor. Honored with awards at Berlin International Film Festival; Asia Pacific Screen Awards; Awards of the Israeli Film Academy; CineFan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema. To learn more about Ramadan and Islam, click HERE.

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AANM MISSION The Arab American National Museum's mission is to document, preserve, celebrate, and educate the public on the history, life, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. We serve as a resource to enhance knowledge and understanding about Arab Americans and their presence in this country.

Besides writing, I am also an educator. I tell my students to always try something new--get out of their comfort zone.

So, I am challenging you to do the same as well! If you are into movies and films, how about adding a new twist?

Watch foreign films with subtitles. Not only will you enter the world of another culture, but you will feel good about yourself for trying something new, allowing yourself to see other points of views.

Good places to search for foreign films include the Internet, newspapers, asking family, friends and colleagues.