Across the Divide Podcast

Across the Divide
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Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted and produced by a group of Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about the situation in Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide

  1. 1d ago

    The Holocaust and Zionism with Shira Klein

    Continuing our conversations on Judaism and Palestine, Shira Klein reflects on the horrors of the holocaust and the role they played in legitimizing the necessity and logic of Zionism. Shira Klein is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Chapman University. Her academic work focuses on Italian Jewry, Jewish migration, and the Holocaust. Shira is also on the board of directors of Academics for Peace, a nonprofit that works with scholars to help shift public opinion about Palestine Israel Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivideFollow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪https://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/?hl=en

    1h 2m

  2. 6d ago

    Mike Huckabee Strikes Again and Taybeh is Burning - ATD News Roundup

    In this episode of Across the Divide, Daniel sits down with Reverend Munther Isaac to discuss current events in Palestine and the US. This episode offers a sharp critique of Christian Zionism and sheds light on the brutality of life under occupation. You won’t want to miss this!Show Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRtIWva4K_4 https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55188 Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivideFollow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪https://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/?hl=en

    55 min

  3. Jun 9

    A New Chapter for Across the Divide

    In this special announcement episode, co-hosts Daniel, Jen, and Abeer come together to share a major milestone: the official merger of Across the Divide with the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. It is a celebratory, forward-looking look at the next chapter of the podcast’s journey. Support the important work we're doing here at patreon.com/acrossthedivide To learn more about BIPJ, visit bipj.org

    45 min
  4. From Ultra Orthodox Rabbi to Pro-Palestine Advocate with Shalom Shore

    Jun 1

    From Ultra Orthodox Rabbi to Pro-Palestine Advocate with Shalom Shore

    This is part II of Daniel's conversation with Shalom Shore who used to be a Ultra Orthodox rabbi and is now an anti-zionist advocate for Palestine. This conversation will blow your mind! Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #judaism #religion

    1h 10m
  5. The Strange World of Ultra Orthodox Judaism with Shalom Shore

    May 22

    The Strange World of Ultra Orthodox Judaism with Shalom Shore

    Shalom Shore joins Daniel for a candid conversation about his previous (strange) life as an Ultra Orthodox Rabbi in Jerusalem. The conversation takes some twists and turns that you don't want to miss. Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #judaism #history #jerusalem #religion

    1h 9m
  6. The Kairos II Document and the Global Church with Rifat Kassis

    May 7

    The Kairos II Document and the Global Church with Rifat Kassis

    This episode is a part of Across the Divide’s Monthly Book Club. To join Across the Divide’s Book Club, become part of our Patreon community  at https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivide  In this episode, Jen has a conversation with Rifat Kassis on the Kairos II document, authored by Palestinian church leaders in October 2025. Rifat describes how the realities of genocide and settler colonialism has led to the newest Kairos document as a theological assessment of the dire situations that Palestinians are facing as well as an appeal to the global church to repent from complicity and engage in costly solidarity with their Palestinian siblings. Rifat Kassis is the General Coordinator of Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice, being one of its founding members. Follow Rifat on his Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rifat.kassis) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rifatkassis15/ ) Kairos Palestine Document & Study Guide- https://thepjn.org/kp2studyguide  BDS Resources- https://bdsmovement.net/  Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide  Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. #israel #palestine #gaza #kairos #repentance #solidarity #bds #faith

    59 min
  7. Biblical Hospitality and Forced Migration with Christopher Hays

    Apr 30

    Biblical Hospitality and Forced Migration with Christopher Hays

    Christopher Hays joins Abeer to explore the ethics of the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus on “welcoming the stranger” and it relates to debates around immigration and citizenship. Christopher is president Scholar Leaders, and a biblical scholar committed to the transformation of theological knowledge into missional practice, he has worked in projects ranging from authoring scholarly volumes to establishing church-based ministries to victims of forced migration. He holds degrees from Wheaton and Oxford. His most recent book in English is Eight Million Exiles: Missional Action Research and the Crisis of Forced Migration. Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.

    59 min
  8. How to Think About Islamophobia After Gaza With Jordan Denari Duffner

    Apr 21

    How to Think About Islamophobia After Gaza With Jordan Denari Duffner

    It's blatantly obvious that Islamophobia has been a driving force in justifying Christian support for the Gaza genocide and the ongoing war on Iran. We’re joined by Jordan Denari Duffner, a Christian theologian and expert on Islamophobia, to discuss the history of Islamophobia, its role in the Palestine/Israel conflict, and how to combat it.  Jordan Denari Duffner, PhD, is a Catholic public theologian whose work focuses on Muslim-Christian relations and interreligious dialogue. She’s written Finding Jesus among Muslims and Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination. Her forthcoming book is titled "Palestine, Israel, and Catholic Social Teaching, co-authored with Julie Schumacher Cohen. Follow Jordan’s substack here: https://jordandenariduffner.substack.com/ The Shoulder to Shoulder campaign: https://www.shouldertoshouldercampaign.org/ Support our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide  Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ #israel #palestine #gaza #islam #iran #christianity #bible #faith

    1h 3m
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Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted and produced by a group of Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about the situation in Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide

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  • Creator
    Across the Divide
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Across the Divide
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