Famed author and social critic, Noam Chomsky, addressed a large crowd at the Church of the Good Shepard in Watertown, MA. On Saturday, Dec. 5. The focus of this presentation was Gaza, One Year Later. This event was originally to be held at the Eliot Church in Newton, but that church caved to the local Jewish community, who they perceived would be upset with a pro-Palestinian event. Even with the venue change just 2 days prior, the hall was packed to capacity. Appearing with Noam Chomsky was Nancy Murray, long-time activist on Middle East and Constitutional Rights issues, and President of the Gaza Mental Health Foundation. Ms. Murray recently returned from Gaza. She talked about the destitute and desperation that Palestinians live under, referring to Gaza as the world’s largest prison. Yet she ended a note of encouragement, urging people to get involved by supporting the up-coming Gaza Freedom March to help break the Siege. Nancy Act. Nancy Murray of the Gaza Mental Health Foundation, speaking last Saturday in Watertown. This event was sponsored by Newton Dialogue on Peace and War, Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights, CodePink, Greater Boston, Jewish Women for Justice in Istreal/Palestine, and others. Noam Chomsky then addressed the crowd. He started by setting up a frame work for which his presentation was based. Noam 1. Noam Chomsky, speaking at the Church of the Good Shepard in Watertown. He then want on to discuss specific details of the struggle between Palestine and Israel, including the right of self-defense, and the annexation wall. Naom .2 Noam Chomsky. As was mentioned earlier, this event had to be moved from Newton to Watertown. During the question period, Prof. Chomsky was asked about American-Jewish involvement in justice for Palestine. He talked about the progress that has been made, but also used the question to point out the forced change in venue. Noam 3. Noam Chomsky speaking on Dec. 5 in Watertown, MA. On Gaza, One Year Later. The entire recording of the event can be heard on line at Radio4all.net. For the Boston Community Reporters Project, I am Chuck Rosina.