Across the Divide Podcast

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/

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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
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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

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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.
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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!

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