Old Jew Says She's Sorry

A talk by Miriam Margolyes - 4pm Sunday 18th October 2009 at the Cambridge Union Society's Debating Chamber.

(9a Bridge Street) Co-hosted by the CU Palestine Society and the Cambridge Union Society.

A veteran of stage and screen, award-winning actress Miriam Margolyes has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. Major film credits during her long and celebrated career include Yentl, Little Shop of Horrors, I Love You To Death, End of Days, Sunshine, Cold Comfort Farm, Cats & Dogs, Magnolia & was Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Most memorable TV credits include, Old Flames, Freud, Life and Loves of a She Devil, Blackadder, The Girls of Slender Means, Oliver Twist, The History Man, Vanity Fair, Supply & Demand. She was Franny in the CBS sitcom, Frannie's Turn & starred recently in the Miss Marple episode, Murder at the Vicarage.

Recently, Margolyes appeared in Caryl Churchill's controversial play "Seven Jewish Children" about the history of Israel.

She will soon be appearing in Endgame at the Duchess Theatre, in the TV Comedy Coming of Age and in the very last Harry Potter film.

Sonja Karkar, of Women for Palestine, writes "Miriam's voice bedazzles everyone. Together with her talent and enormously generous spirit, it is no wonder that she has a huge following of adoring fans. She speaks from the heart with great passion and truly embraces what it means to be human. It is rare indeed today to find people with the words and charisma to melt hearts. Miriam is one such person and Israel and Palestine are in dire need of people like Miriam. People listen to Miriam and you will not be disappointed."

Debate: "One-State Solution vs. Two-State Solution"

"Debate: One State Solution vs. Two State Solution in Palestine / Israel"

The debate about the solution for the Palestine question has been going for a long time. But in light of the current deadlock in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the debate on the appropriate solution for the Palestinian problem has become more and more relevant in Palestinian society. The split in the Palestinian political arena (between Fatah and Hamas) reflects this debate clearly. Our speakers will present their viewpoints on why they think one alternative is better than the other, they will have the chance to respond to each other, and of course at the end we will open the floor for questions from the audience.

Speakers:

Prof. Ilan Pappe (University of Exeter) and Prof. Yezid Sayigh (King's College London).

Moderator:

Prof. Yasir Suleiman (University of Cambridge).

Date and Time: 11 May 2009 - 17:00 - 19:00

Venue: Lecture Theatre at the Howard Building in Downing College:

http://www.downing-conferences-cambridge.co.uk/conferences-meetings/the-howard-building

Entrance Fee: £2 - only to cover the venue costs.

The event is open to the general public.