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Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted by Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice, and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide
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Join us at Church at the Crossroads November 5-7 in Atlanta and use coupon code ATD to get $30 off your registration! Sign up here: https://www.churchatthecrossroads.com/atlanta We’d love to have you join our Patreon community! Take part in our monthly book club, signal chat, and get exclusive content only available to subscribers. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivide Daniel interviews Israeli Holocaust and genocide scholar Professor Amos Goldberg and discusses why he publicly characterized Israel's military campaign in Gaza as a genocide. He examines how the destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, widespread civilian casualties, and official statements demonstrate a pattern of collective destruction and genocidal intent under international law. Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/ Across the Divide is a project of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice (BIPJ). Learn more about BIPJ at https://www.bipj.org/
Jen speaks with Rev. Robert Smith about Marc Ellis's book Judaism Does Not Equal Israel . Smith, a former student of Ellis, discusses his mentor's legacy as a Jewish liberation theologian and explores the flawed "ecumenical deal" in Jewish-Christian dialogue. The conversation connects Ellis's decades-old prophetic critiques to the current crisis in Palestine-Israel and the responsibility of faith communities to engage critically. Judaism Does Not Equal Israel by Marc Ellis Toward a Jewish Theology of Liberation by Marc Ellis Ellis' Mondoweiss column Articles honoring Marc H. Ellis Join the Across the Divide’s Book Club through our Bronze Patreon level at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @ AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org
Register to attend Church at the Crossroads here ! Daniel sits down with Ronnie Barkan, an Israeli conscientious objector and anti-Zionist activist who dissects his journey out of Israeli military indoctrination, arguing that liberal Zionism functions as a dangerous facade that legitimizes state violence. Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org
Dr. Atalia Omer reflects on her own journey of unlearning false Israeli state mythologies, rejecting all forms of Zionism, and looking toward a future that centers on an authentic Jewish-Palestinian solidarity. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org References/links: Purchase Atalia’s book Days of Awe Check out the work of Zochrot , a Jewish-Israeli NGO working to recognize the Nakba and the right to return of Palestinians Article: Women Lead- Atalia Omer Article: I’m an Israeli professor. Why is my work in Harvard’s antisemitism report?
Evangelical apologist Sean McDowell recently hosted Biola professor Dr. Carmen Imes on his podcast to answer the question whether God has a special plan for the secular state of Israel. Tony Deik, Palestinian Bible scholar, responds to comments made in that conversation and critiques Christian Zionist narratives about the land and its peoples. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org
Daniel and Rev. Munther Isaac unpack CNN’s latest reporting on the increasing violence experienced by Palestinian Christians, which features Rev. Munther himself, and respond to more of Mike Huckabee’s ridiculous claims. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org
Join our Book club to discuss this book by becoming a Patreonsupporter at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Rev. Yohanna Katanacho joins us to discuss his book,"Reading the Gospel of John through Palestinian Eyes". He unpacks the new world order that Jesus establishes in the Gospel of John and the relationship of these teachings to 1st century Judaism. They discuss the exclusivity of Christian Zionism and what reading John’s gospel through Palestinian eyes must teach us about an inclusive kingdom that replaces hate with love and justice. Rev. Dr. Yohanna Katanacho is a Palestinian Evangelical Christian currently serving as the Academic Dean of Nazareth Evangelical College. He also recently translated the Greek New Testament into Colloquial Galilean Arabic. He is the author of "Reading the Gospel of John through Palestinian Eyes" and "Unlocking the Old Testament: Christ is the Culmination of the Law." Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/
Hear the story of Ilana Zaken and her journey from Zionismto Palestine Advocacy Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreonat / acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a project of the Bethlehem Institute ofPeace and Justice (BIPJ). Learn more about BIPJ at BIPJ.org #israel #palestine #gaza #bethlehem #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #christianzionism
In this episode, Daniel is joined by Pastor Munther Isaac to discuss the CUFI “Night to Honor Israel,” debunk Christian Zionist theologies, and deconstruct Israeli propaganda. This is a timely episode that explores one of the most powerful Christian Zionist organizations and points us toward an inclusive view of biblical justice.
Peter Beinart joins us to discuss how Jewish faith and practices have been used (and abused!) to justify the war on Gaza. Peter Beinart is an American journalist, political commentator, and professor at CUNY. He is an editor-at-large for Jewish Currents , and author of Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza (2025). He frequently publishes his foreign policy analysis and political commentary through his personal newsletter, The Beinart Notebook: https://peterbeinart.substack.com/ Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon here Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice (BIPJ). Learn more about BIPJ at BIPJ.org.
In this episode of Across the Divide, Daniel discusses current events in Palestine and the US. This episode explores the UN Report on violence against children and genocide in Palestine, Israeli expansion in the Middle East, RFK Jr’s lies on Fox News, and Mamdani’s comments on the democratic party and Palestine. You won’t want to miss this! Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at / acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram @AcrosstheDividePodcast Across the Divide is a project of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice (BIPJ). Learn more about BIPJ at BIPJ.org Sign up for the Christ at the Checkpoint conference here: https://www.christatthecheckpoint.bethbc.edu/ #israel #palestine #gaza #bethlehem #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #christianzionism #Mamdani #RKJR #UN References/Links UN REPORT, published on June 18, 2026. “The essence ofchildhood has been destroyed.” 65 Palestinian students arrested by Israel in occupied WestBank this year: Rights group (Middle East Monitor) UN experts deeply concerned over ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza- 18April 2024 Michel Foucault: Biopolitics and Biopower Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 thanit has in decades (AP NEWS) Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizureof church land in Jerusalem Mamdani's Interview on ABC JFK on Fox News CBC news piece on UN Report JVP Fact Sheet Pew Research Group- Jewish Population Change Minority Rights Group - Palestine Population Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) No Mention of Gaza in the DNC’s 2024 Autopsy?Seriously?
In this episode, researcher and author Ben Lorber unpacks the complex, deeply polarized conversations surrounding anti-Jewish bigotry today. We break down why politicians conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism, how to distinguish principled criticism of Israel from genuine hate speech, and whether ADL data gives us an accurate picture of the crisis. Finally, Ben shares a roadmap for building safety through intersectional solidarity, offering crucial advice for activists fighting for Palestinian liberation. Ben Lorber is a Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates and the co-author of * Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide for Fighting Antisemitism *. Veteran movement organizer and writer, he specializes in monitoring far-right movements, antisemitism, and white Christian nationalism. See Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism here: https://jerusalemdeclaration.org/ Support our work at Across the Divide: Patreon Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram: Instagram
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: Patreon Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram: Instagram
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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRtIWva4K_4 https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55188 Support our work at Across the Divide: Patreon Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram: Instagram
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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