Olive Branch

Episode 7: Osama Elawat

October 22nd, 2021  |  45 mins 10 secs

In this episode, I talk to Osama Elawat about his journey from spending time in Israeli prisons to becoming a peace activist. In the conversation, Osama highlights the importance of personal stories, meeting the other, and distinguishing between oppressive institutions and people for achieving justice for all. He also highlights the importance of focusing on the power of love and forgiveness than the love of power.

Episode 6: Kochav Shachar

October 8th, 2021  |  46 mins 15 secs

In this episode, we talk about how even though the Occupation is physically close to many Israelis, it is mentally far. We discuss the power of language as a tool for both Occupation and emancipation, settler-colonialism, the importance of education, the intersectionality of oppression, apartheid, and justice activism vs. peace activism. We also highlight how you can't be truly free if your freedom is based on the oppression of others.

Episode 5: Ron Skolnik

September 24th, 2021  |  49 mins 2 secs

activism, israel, justice, palestine, peace

In the episode with Ron Skolnik, we talk about being an accidental activist, just compromises, the importance of history, narcissism, and political change. We also discuss Zionism in the context of peace activism.

Episode 4: Nancy Stern

September 10th, 2021  |  28 mins 46 secs

In this conversation with Nancy Stern, we discuss the importance of generational trauma, letting go of myths, and our responsibility as scholars to create a democratic, just, and peaceful society.

Episode 3: Michal Fux

August 27th, 2021  |  47 mins 58 secs

In this episode, I interview Michal Fux. In the episode, we talk about how her experiences in Northern Ireland and South Africa opened her eyes to her own biases and the oppressive structures she was made to believe are there to protect her.

Episode 2: Aziz Abu Sarah

August 13th, 2021  |  38 mins 1 sec

In the first episode of Olive Branch, I interview Aziz Abu Sarah about the importance of building bridges while pursuing justice.

Episode 1: Trailer

August 10th, 2021  |  1 min 18 secs

politics

I am happy to introduce my new podcast, where I interview peace and justice activists with ties to Israel and Palestine. These activists are passionately working on ending Israel’s violence against the Palestinians.