We are a group of former Israeli soldiers and formerly imprisoned Palestinians. Our work is a model for the nonviolent way forward.

This episode explores the waves of various Jewish groups from the Middle East and Northern Africa and how the Black Panther movement in Israel started. We were joined by our good friends Shai Goren, Tom Meagher, Sapir Sluzker-Amran, and Liel Maghen for a fascinating discussion on the various waves of Jewish groups from the Middle East and Northern Africa – the challenges they faced (and continue to face), the complexity of acculturation, the push for assimilation, and the current socio-political climate.

“People Are People” is a new series focusing on Religious and Ethnic Diversity in the Middle East. Get ready to meet and connect to the people, their culture, struggles, and dreams.

I continue to believe this is the only way to form a better future for us in this country. To remember our shared humanity. For them, as for me, these are the only rays of light through this fog. Finding the connection despite all the violence, is our only way out.

Culturally Attuned Podcast: Episode 14
People who live amid violent conflicts suffer trauma–and even inherit it when that conflict has extended across generations. While trauma can harden us against our perceived foes, remarkably, people can use shared traumas to build connections, even with those we have seen as enemies.

Choreographers Yasmeen Godder and Nur Garabli will host the first Na’ot Ma’Ba’ad Festival (Moving Together Festival), a platform for creation in Arabic and Hebrew.

For Nur Garabli, dance is a way to untangle her identity and shake up the political power imbalance of being a Palestinian citizen of Israel.

In light of the recent tragic events in Israel, particularly the horrific attack at Nova festival, I wanted to offer the global festival community a conversation centered on hope. Today's Life is a Festival episode features Sharon Avraham, co-founder of Midburn, and his theme camp co-producer, Palestinian activist Sami Awad, as they extend a call for healing.

By Yahav Erez

Ever wondered how Israelis can support the Palestinian struggle? This is where our stories are told.

By Liel Maghen and Eran Tsidkyahu