Many of us have been in pain about events in the Middle East for years, a pain that was horribly amplified by the massacre of Jews on October 7th, 2023, and the horrific and disproportional retribution that followed in Gaza by Israelis. Today's guest is Sandy Green, a Jewish Quaker, formerly a Zionist, who found she could not un-see the evils perpetrated by Israel on Palestinians, not just recently, but for decades. Late in her long life, Sandy has become a visible activist, facing painful consequences, but remaining steadfast to a fuller and wider love.
Open Conversation on the Middle East: Steve Chase
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Steve Chase has a long history of doing, teaching, and writing about activism, starting from the age of 13, when he first stood against war.
New Vision for Peace & Justice in the Middle East
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Jonathan Kuttab has a vital new perspective, potentially opening a completely new door into a future of peace and justice for Israel/Palestine. Jonathan was born & grew up in West Jerusalem till he headed to college in the US.
Living Justice: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism
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More visits with 3 authors of the 40 essays in Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism: Stories of Personal Transformation.
Jews Breaking With Zionist Injustices
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There are 40 essays in Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism: Stories of Personal Transformation, all personal, touching, transformative, & ringing with cry for justice.
A Passionate Zionist Rethinks
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Steve Chase did a major course correction about Israel/Palestine, a journey he shares in a 30-page pamphlet Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions? A Quaker Zionist Rethinks Palestinian Rights.