Today I talked to Sivan Zakai and Matt Reingold's their book Teaching Israel: Studies of Pedagogy from the Field (Brandeis UP, 2023).
In this discussion we discuss best teaching practices for Israel Incorporating Israel educators from inner-city nontraditional college classrooms, the US marine core university, Jewish day school high schools and pre-schools, ... Show More
Feb 21
Mai Serhan, "I Can Imagine It for Us: A Palestinian Daughter's Memoir" (American University in Cairo Press, 2025)
I Can Imagine It for Us: A Palestinian Daughter's Memoir (American University in Cairo Press, 2025) is a young woman’s search for connection with her estranged father, her family’s past, and the Palestinian homeland she can never visit Mai Serhan lives in Cairo and has never been ... Show More
32m 13s
Feb 20
Eray Çayli, "Earthmoving: Extractivism, War, and Visuality in Northern Kurdistan" (U Texas Press, 2025)
Extractivism—exploiting the earth for resources—has long driven racial capitalism and colonialism. And yet, how does extractivism operate in a world where ecological and humanitarian sensibilities are unprecedentedly widespread? Eray Çaylı argues it does so by mobilizing these se ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 19
David Frankfurter ed., "Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic" (Brill, 2019)
In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic seeks to advance the discussion by separating out three topics essential to the very idea of magic. T ... Show More
39m 44s
Aug 2024
Education Under Genocide: Palestinian Initiatives to Maintain Education in Gaza
In this episode of This is Palestine, host Diana Buttu takes us to the heart of Gaza, where education—once the cornerstone of Palestinian resilience—is under siege. Meet Salma, a 12-year-old student who dreams of becoming a journalist, and Fatima, a university student who refuses ... Show More
17m 17s
Jan 2025
Israel: The Fascinating and Complex History
Explore Israel's rich and turbulent history, from its ancient biblical roots to its establishment as a modern state. We dive into the stories of patriarchs, the building of Jerusalem, the rise of Zionism, and the ongoing challenges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Perfect for ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2024
Sandra Fox, "The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America" (Stanford UP, 2023)
In the decades directly following the Holocaust, American Jewish leaders anxiously debated how to preserve and produce what they considered authentic Jewish culture, fearful that growing affluence and suburbanization threatened the future of Jewish life. Many communal educators a ... Show More
48m 55s
Dec 2024
How Zionism Perpetuates Antisemitism w/ Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay
<p>In this episode of Palestine Debrief, I speak with <a href='https://vivo.brown.edu/display/aazoulay'>Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay</a>, a renowned scholar, filmmaker, and author whose work focuses on the intersections of colonialism, photography, and historical narratives. Ariella ... Show More
40m 50s
Dec 2024
Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators
Join us for a special episode of QFI’s podcast All Things Arabic podcast in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, premiering December 18, 2024! Titled Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators, this episode is hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assista ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2024
The Destruction of Madinah and The Greater Israel | Ustadh Wahaj Tarin | Ep. 59
<p>OnePath Network sits with Islamic teacher and speaker, Ustadh Wahaj Tarin, to discuss in detail the significance of Palestine and Israel towards the end of times. We discuss the return of Jesus, the arrival of the anti-christ and the various signs that play out prior to their ... Show More
51m 58s