The Check-in: 75 years of Israeli independence, with Yigal Elhanan
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English - May 16, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSociety & Culture Arts peacemaking justice story international nonviolence activism stories inspiration beautiful peace education Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Featuring special guest Yigal Elhanan - member of the Parents Circle and community liaison at Akevot, the Institute for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Research
75 years of Israeli independence comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli history: the peace process has all but died, the most right-wing government in its history has ascended into power, and hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been protesting weekly for months in defense of the future of their country. This milestone offers a chance to critically look back, and an opportunity to thoughtfully cast a new vision looking forward.
This week, we brought on peacemaker, activist, and historian Yigal Elhanan (yes, son of Rami Elhanan of the Parents Circle and Apeirogon) to discuss his work at Akevot and the Parents Circle Families Forum, and what 75 years of Israeli independence means for him in this moment. He discusses common misconceptions about Israeli history, and his thoughts on what it will take to build a shared future with honest acknowledgement of that past.
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