In addition the grief and outrage felt by SJP and their allies as Israeli troops continue to massacre Palesinians, with over 35,000 already dead, the majority women and children, SJP are terrified by the obliteration of infrastructure. The invasion has obliterated schools and hospitals and has turned residential neighborhoods into dust. As a result of the catastrophic loss of human life and infrastructure, students fear the loss of Palestinian culture and identity. The following links are examples of Palestinian dance, music, food, art, literature, theater, and film as provided by SJP protesters and their allies:

The Palestinian Film Institute shares a Palestinian film to watch for free on their website every Wednesday.

Mara Ahmed (Rochester filmmaker) created this Warp & Weft archive, where people all over the world are invited to read Palestinian poetry in diverse languages (many readers are from Rochester).

HERE you will find “10 Palestinian Artists You Need to Know About”, and HERE you will find “Art of Palestinian Women.” Another recommendation included Samia Halaby.

For traditional Palestinian recipes, try the cookbook titled Dine in Palestine: An Authentic Taste of Palestine in 60 Recipes from My Family to Your Table

Here is a UNESCO video showing traditional Palestinian Dabkeh dancing, which is accompanied by traditional wind instruments used as a means of expressing cultural identity during festivals, celebrations and events such as weddings and graduations.

All seven universities in Gaza have now been destroyed. All public schools are either destroyed or closed. There is not a single place to make and experience Palestinian art and culture. UR students are protesting to save lives, and also to protect art and culture so that, one day, there will be museums, cinemas, live music venues, and theaters as there are in every other country in the world.