Podcasts about bethlehem university

In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Michel Awad on the current state of tourism in Palestine-Israel and the challenges posed by mass pilgrimage tourism, which often disconnects visitors from the local community. Awad emphasizes the crucial role of church leaders in promoting a more balanced and informed approach to pilgrimage, encouraging visitors to engage with local Palestinians. He highlights the work of the Siraj Center in fostering alternative tourism that prioritizes community interaction and peace-building. Through personal stories and transformative experiences, Awad illustrates how tourism can serve as a tool for peace, urging visitors to approach their journeys with open hearts and minds.In their extended conversation for our Patreon supporters, Jen and Michel discuss how church leaders and individuals can engage in pilgrimage experiences centered on justice and cultivating relationships with Palestinian Christian communities. To access this extended conversation and others, consider ⁠supporting us on Patreon⁠. Michel Awad is the founder and owner of Angels Tours and Travel and the co-founder of Siraj Center where he works as the executive director. He is the President of the Holy Land Tour Operator Association and executive board member of the Network of Palestinian Tourism. Michel was a member of the Steering Committee for the Palestinian Initiative for Responsible Tourism (PIRT). Michel was also a member of the Palestinian Task Force for post-COVID19 Recovery and a member of the Palestinian Tourism Ministry Consultant Council. He was an instructor in Tourism Management in Bethlehem University from 2003 until 2023.Follow Across the Divide on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠Across 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.Show Notes:Siraj Center- https://www.sirajcenter.org/index.php/en/Michel's Tour Company, Angel Tours & Travel- https://www.angels-tours.com/  For more on sustainable and culturally resilient Palestinian tourism, see https://hlitoa.com/ 

18/03/2025 Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Frenemies: struggle of toxic ties and Climate of Conflict: The environmental fallout of war' Frenemies: struggle of toxic ties Social media often presents an unrealistic image of friendship, making people feel inadequate or isolated. True friendships embrace imperfections and influence our thoughts, actions, and happiness. Join us as we discuss the power of social circles and explore how to be a compassionate, trustworthy friend.  Climate of Conflict: The environmental fallout of war War doesn't just take lives—it devastates the environment, poisoning water, destroying forests, and leaving the land uninhabitable. From Gaza's bombed-out landscapes to desertification in the Sahel, conflict accelerates climate change and causes long-term ecological destruction. Join us as we discuss the hidden environmental costs of war, and how faith and ethics shape our responsibility to protect the planet. Guests : Mazin Qumsiyeh (Palestinian scientist and author, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University). Doug Weir (undertaking research and advocacy on the environmental dimensions of armed conflicts and military activities since 2005). Producers : Rana Dua Dilawar and Zohra Mobashir

With the UN reporting on acts of genocide in Gaza and the ongoing violent colonisation of multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic Palestine continuing, a global understanding and response to the situation is vital.  Eight million of the 15 million Palestinians are refugees or displaced peoples, excluded from their historical homeland by Zionist leaders whose actions indicate the desire for an ethnically cleansed state. Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh joins the podcast and explains that despite the popular naming of the conflict as incredibly complex, the model is simply settler colonialism, the same motivation and mechanisms experienced by the Indigenous people of Australia. Professor Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian scientist and author, founder and Director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University. The Rev'd Dr Greg Jenks joins Dom and Sue in this important truth-telling conversation, listening and reflecting on some of the flawed narratives that dominate this conversation in the Church and the lack of political will to work for a just peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen has a conversation with Kevin Vollrath, an American Christian living in Bethlehem. Kevin shares about his experience living in the West Bank for the past three years and how he's seen violence against Palestinians rise since October 7th, 2023. They also discuss disability in the context of the Israeli occupation, and unpack the acute threats and violence wielded against Palestinians living in refugee camps in the West Bank. Kevin also reflects on how his experiences in Palestine have shaped his faith and the calling he feels to continue living there.  Kevin Vollrath is a PhD Candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary. He researches how churches can better care for and empower people with disabilities, and his dissertation focuses on the relationship between the Israeli occupation of Palestine and intellectual disability. Kevin lives in the occupied West Bank and teaches at Bethlehem University. Resources Crowded West Bank refugee camp is the most tear-gassed place in the world, Mondoweiss The Right to Maim: Debility, Capacity, Disability by Jasbir Puar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthedivide/message

   Land rights and fight for environmental justice for PalestineProfessor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a scientist, author, activist and academic at Bethlehem University and Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. He's in Australia on a speaking tour on land rights and environmental justice in Palestine. Mazin tells us about the work of protecting biodiversity in the context of ongoing colonisation and conflict, the importance of hope and solidarity in the midst of struggle and the devastating impact of Israel's attacks on Gaza over the past six months on the people and the  environment. Earth Matters #1452, Produced by Judith Peppard  Music: Anouar Brahem For No Apparent Reason and Al Birwa, from the album The Astounding Eyes of Rita dedicated to the memory of the great Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish--------------------

Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian scientist and sustainability expert currently on a speaking tour of Australia and New Zealand. He is the founder of the the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University. He is the guest on the latest episode of the Green Left Show. View this episode online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/video/green-left-show-36-genocide-and-ecocide-gaza We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

* Humanitarian Crisis & Starvation Used as a Weapon of War in Gaza Demands Immediate Ceasefire; Abby Maxman, Oxfam America's Pres. & CEO, Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle a member of Doctors Against Genocide; Producer: Scott Harris. * Beyond the Devastation in Gaza, Repression & Violence Impact Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank; Mazin Qumsiyeh, Professor, Director of Cytogenetics Services at Bethlehem University & Dir. PIBS; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * Corporate Media Coverage of Election 2024 is Riven by Journalistic Malpractice; Rick Perlstein, journalist, historian, and author; Producer: Scott Harris.

Today we speak with publisher Judith Gurewich and translator Luke Leafgren about a remarkable first-person narrative by Nasser Abu Srour, a Palestinian political prisoner who in 1993 was given a life sentence. His memoir, The Tale of a Wall, tells of the author's decades-long life in multiple prisons, moving through many historical periods and shifting personal and political lives. The one thing that is always present is the figure of the wall, that becomes his one constant companion. Gurewich and Leafgren tell how they came to acquire the text, and how they came to know this remarkable man through it. The tale itself is a stunning and moving contribution to our understanding of the Palestinian struggle for liberation.Nasser Abu Srour was arrested in 1993, accused of being an accomplice to the murder of an Israeli intelligence officer, and sentenced to life in prison. While incarcerated, Abu Srour completed the final semester of a bachelor's degree in English from Bethlehem University, and obtained a master's degree in political science from Al-Quds University. The Tale of a Wall is his first book to appear in English. It will be published in the United Kingdom by Allen Lane, and translations are forthcoming from Gallimard, Feltrinelli, and Galaxia Gutenberg, among others. Judith Gurewich is the publisher of Other Press, a position she has held since 2002. Under her leadership, Other Press has become a highly respected and award-winning publisher of literary fiction and non-fiction, including titles such as Sarah Bakewell's How to Live: A Life of Montaigne, Kamel Daoud's The Meursault Investigation, and Raja Shehadeh's We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I, a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award. Born in Canada and raised in Belgium, she holds a law degree from Brussels University as well as a master's of law from Columbia University and a PhD in sociology from Brandeis University. She now resides in Cambridge, MA. Judith is also a Lacanian trained psychoanalyst, practicing part-time.Luke Leafgren is an Assistant Dean of Harvard College, where he is also a lecturer in Comparative Literature and teaches courses on translation. He has published seven translations of contemporary Arabic novels and received the Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation in 2018 and 2023.      

Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh of Bethlehem University discusses the longue durée of the progressive Zionist colonization of the Holy Land. He highlights the current siege-like situation in the ghetto of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, before going on to discuss the numerous Israeli assaults in the West Bank and their context in international law. He notes the deleterious effects on Palestine's environment of colonization before turning his attention to Israel's attempt to starve out the trapped Palestinian people in Gaza. The rhetoric of Israel's leaders and the war crimes of its military lead him to an inescapable conclusion: the Israeli government is carrying out a genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip. 

We are joined by philosopher Anita Zsurzsán and Jamil Khader, the Dean of Research at Bethlehem University in Palestine for a roundtable on the war on Gaza, otherwise known as the "2023 Hamas-Israel war". We discuss the politics of the current war, the status of Islamist politics in Palestine and the region, the role of the media, Islamophobia and Antisemitism, Arab Marxism and the meaning of Palestine liberation today. Please read Jamil's latest article on Truthout "Media's Selective Moral Outrage Manufactures Consent for Palestinian Genocide" https://truthout.org/articles/medias-selective-moral-outrage-manufactures-consent-for-palestinian-genocide/ 

With the situation intensifying in Israel and Palestine, the podcast brings insights from Adam Block from Efrat Israel, Daniel Boardman, the Senior Correspondent for the National Telegraph in Canada, and Dr. Ibrahim Haroub from Hebron on the West Bank, a professor at Bethlehem University specialising in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The episode captures the tumultuous events in the Middle East, from potential invasions to the significant role of the US in the ongoing crisis.Roifield Brown introduces the episode by highlighting the escalating conflict in Israel and Palestine. He mentions the potential invasion of Gaza by Israel, which has mobilized its entire armored corps and called up 360,000 reservists. Amidst this tension, US officials are pressing Israel to delay its attack, hoping to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas. The situation worsened when a hospital was bombed, leading to over 500 casualties in Gaza. In the West Bank, Israeli forces have detained 120 Palestinians. As the situation escalates, over a million Palestinians have evacuated their homes in Gaza. US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel is also discussed, signaling his support for the state and potentially aiming to broker a deal to assist trapped Palestinian civilians.Dr. Ibrahim Haroub shares his perspective on the conflict, emphasizing the need for objectivity when addressing the Middle East crisis. He criticizes the US administration for not being fair in this crisis. He also mentions the aid package for Palestinians that President Biden is trying to broker. Dr. Haroub stresses the importance of stopping the war and the genocide against Palestinians. He also differentiates between terrorism and freedom fighters, emphasizing that ordinary Palestinian people are being killed on the ground.Adam, providing the Israeli perspective, talks about the mood of the Israeli people amidst the conflict. He mentions the trust in the military and the disappointment with Netanyahu. However, he believes that changing leadership in the middle of a crisis is not advisable. Adam also highlights the importance of President Biden's visit to Israel, which was a major boost for the Israeli people.The podcast recording also touches upon the actions of Hamas, with Daniel Bordman asking Dr. Haroub about specific war crimes and the events of October 7th. Dr. Haroub emphasizes the need for a two-state solution and peace agreement.Quotes:1. "You should be objective when you come to the Middle East and when you try to solve such a crisis, such a genocide against Palestinian people." - Dr. Ibrahim Haroub2. "I think that there's a strong degree of trust that the military will operate as it's supposed to, and that we're not at the point that we need to talk about changing the horse in midstream." - Adam Block3. "It's about the Palestinian lives. It's about this genocide against Palestinian. Every day they kill Palestinian people. Civilian Palestinian people." - Dr. Ibrahim Haroub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roifield Brown delves deep into the escalating crisis between Israel and Palestine, particularly focusing on the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel. The episode features a diverse panel of voices, including Yehudah Mirsky, a Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies; Dr. Ibrahim Horoub, a Palestinian professor from Bethlehem University; Moav Vardi, a prominent Israeli journalist; and Mohammad Manasrah, an educator from the West Bank.Quotes:"I've always believed in the two-state solution, firmly upholding that the Palestinian people deserve their own state, one that can live alongside an Israel where its citizens can feel secure and safe." - Roifield Brown"There is a humanitarian crisis actually happening now in Gaza because of the Israeli bombing and the blockade of the Gaza Strip." - Dr. Ibrahim Horoub"It's something that we never witnessed. It's something like the pogroms against the Jews in 19th century Russia." - Moav VardiAll speakers touched upon the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza due to the Israeli bombings and blockade. Dr. Haroub emphasized the need for a balanced perspective, highlighting the suffering on both sides. He also pointed out the challenges Palestinians face in conveying their narrative to the international community, given the media's potential biases. Moav Vardi provided insights into the political situation in Israel, explaining the country's shift in strategy towards Hamas. He mentioned that the aim now is not just deterrence but the complete dismantling of Hamas's military capabilities.A recurring theme throughout the discussion was the international community's role and perception. Dr. Haroub expressed concerns about how the Palestinian people are often conflated with Hamas in global media narratives, potentially affecting international sympathy and support. On the other hand, Vardi highlighted the importance of international backing for Israel, especially from allies like the U.S.Yehudah Mirsky expressed sadness over the humanitarian crises in both Israel and Palestine. He emphasized the importance of understanding the broader context and not just focusing on one side's losses. He highlighted the Israeli government's use of propaganda to change narratives and demonize Palestinian practices.Mohammad Manasrah, provided a passionate perspective on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He emphasized the humanitarian crises in both Israel and Palestine, highlighting the media's role in shaping narratives. Manasrah expressed sadness for the civilians affected on both sides and urged for a balanced view of the conflict. Manasrah also highlighted the challenges faced by Palestinians in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, due to Israeli settlements and restrictions. He called for international solidarity and support for the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing crisis.The episode also delved into the intelligence failures that might have led to the recent escalation, with Vardi acknowledging gaps in Israel's intelligence regarding Hamas's intentions.Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive look into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the human cost and the urgent need for a resolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Campaign to Disqualify Trump from 2024 Election Ballot Gains Traction; Donald Sherman, CREW's executive vice president and chief counsel; Producer: Scott Harris. * Georgia's RICO Indictment Seeks to Tell the Full Story of Trump-GOP Election Subversion; Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Co-Director of Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign; Producer: Scott Harris. * The Impact of Israeli Occupation and Colonialism on the Palestinian West Bank's Biodiverse Ecosystemp; Mazin Qumsiyeh, professor, director of Cytogenetics Services at Bethlehem University & Dir. PIBS; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Angela Sealana and Mary Jane Fox to the Chapel of the Divine Child on the Bethlehem University campus in Palestine. A Catholic Christian institution of higher learning founded in 1973, Bethlehem University of the Holy Land is open to students of all faith traditions. The Chapel of the Divine Child, built in 1908, is one of the most beautiful chapels in the Holy Land. On today's journey, you will: Hear about what it's like to visit Bethlehem today Explore the unique campus of Bethlehem University and its Chapel of the Divine Child And we'll gain inspiration for our daily journey of life along the way. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  Jewel for the Journey: Bethlehem is a Holy Site where Christians can be born again in the heart of Christ. We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro “Izzy” Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Sunday evening we talk to Kiwi born Brother Peter Bray the Vice Chancellor at Bethlehem University in the Holy land about his work among both Christian and Muslim students in Palestine and about his international award for services to Education. We also chat with Mena Antonio the CEO of Caritas.org the Catholic agency for Peace, Justice and Development, the second largest NGO in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online talk given in March2022. Abbas Milhem is the current Executive Director (since 2014) of the Palestinian Farmers' Union, providing technical guidance and full supervision on project development and implementation processes for the 14 branches of the Union across the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Abbas previously worked with the Sudan Civil Society and Youth Participation (CSDY) Program as a Country Director for Sundan, the International Republican Institute (IRI) Sudan, Arab-Americare Foundation, Health, Development, Information, and Policy Institute (HDIP), Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy (PCPD), and the Palestinian Child Cultural Center. Abbas has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Bethlehem University.

Vera Baboun is the oldest sister to three brothers, a widow, and a mother of five. She found herself leading a life journey that had never been taken. The challenges of that life journey empowered her voice and her decisions. Her husband was detained for three years. Vera started lecturing English Literature at Bethlehem University. In 2013 she ran for mayor of the city of Bethlehem, Israel (Palestine Side) and was elected as the first woman to hold this position since its inception in 1872. Being a woman, in an Arabic country, with many religious factions and sects, women have never held this high position prior to this. Vera can be reached on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Psychology and health care in PalestineIn this podcast episode I speak with Jumana Kaplanian about psychology in Palestine and the stigma about mental health that still exists in the Palestinian society. Jumana  holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology from Bethlehem University in Bethlehem and an MSc in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford.Mental illness is considered one of the largest and least acknowledged health problems in Palestine.​ For decades the West Bank has suffered from political, social, and economic strife. Palestinians have been exposed to a series of traumatic events, such as imprisonment, torture, humiliation, human rights violations, house demolitions, land confiscation, restriction of movement, unemployment, and under-employment. As a result, many people suffer from various emotional and psychological traumas. The importance of psychological treatment in PalestineMental health service providers in Palestine usually offer support, rehabilitation, and counseling services for people dealing with psychological problems. Mainly, these organizations focus on counseling and treating the disorders rather than arming people with the required knowledge to realize the importance of psychological needs to seek treatment. In most cases, these organizations are the ones who approach people to offer help. In many other cases, people ignore their psychological distress for an extended period and only seek help when they reach advanced disorder stages. Awareness of mental health at Psychology SpaPsychology Spa works to raise awareness of mental health, fight social stigma, and achieve social transformation regarding mental health.   ​Psychology Spa is the first specialized non-profit company in Psycho education in Palestine since 2016. Psychology spa is a place where groups meet to learn, discuss, share, and seek ways to gain psychological knowledge.   Websitehttps://www.psychologyspa.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PsychologySpaIf you want to support Stories from Palestine podcast with a donation or if you want to subscribe to the email list or follow on Facebook and Instagram, go to:https://podspout.app/storiesfrompalestine

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration is facing a series of setbacks in Texas. A judge refused to block a new pro-life law and thousands of migrants are overwhelming the border patrol, which was already stretched thin. Meanwhile, General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, defended the calls he made without former President Donald Trump's knowledge, assuring the Chinese general that the US would not attack China. Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to share his thoughts on General Milley's comments and the situation overall. On Saturday at the Vatican, there will be a meeting of former theology students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The group has met at the end of each summer, since 2008. Director of EWTN Germany, Martin Rothweiler, joins to tell us more about the symposium. And from fighting for religious liberties in the Middle East, to standing up for the unborn on pro-life issues, Catholic Congressman Jeff Fortenberry shares how he looks at service as an extension of his faith. Finally this evening, a Catholic University in the Holy Land has opened a new nursing building. The $5 million building is considered a beacon of hope for the region. Vice President for Advancement at Bethlehem University, Brother Belayneh Medhanit, joins to tell us about the new nursing building and how it came to be. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Today's conversation is with Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh, scientist, author, professor, activist, and co-founder of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. In this episode, we talk about recent events happening in Palestine, the impact of the Palestinian cause in regards to the rest of the world, and how we desperately need to care for the land that we all share on this Earth. Organizations: Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability - www.palestinenature.org ; Mazin Qumsiyeh's Website - http://qumsiyeh.org Mazin's Bio: Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh teaches and does research at Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities. He previously served on the faculties of the University of Tennessee, Duke, and Yale Universities. He and his wife returned to Palestine in 2008 starting a number of institutions and projects such as a clinical genetics laboratory that serves cancer and other patients. They founded and run the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University. Qumsiyeh published over 140 scientific papers on topics ranging from cultural heritage to biodiversity to cancer. His many published books include “Bats of Egypt”, "Mammals of the Holy Land", "Sharing the Land of Canaan: Human rights and the Israeli/Palestinian Struggle" and "Popular Resistance in Palestine: A History of Hope and Empowerment". To keep up with all we are doing go to: https://www.connectingthefragments.com/ It takes a lot to produce the podcast, so all support and donations are much appreciated! All donors will be featured on future episodes. Donate at: https://www.connectingthefragments.com/donate Contact/follow/like/share on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Connecting-The-Fragments-103510674881397 Podcast Original Music by Ronnie Malley - Website: www.ronniemalley.com - IG/Twitter/Facebook: @ronniemalley Podcast Cover Art by Juan Gomez - www.rudosdesignstudio.com

The death toll continues to rise as Israel presses ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip. New Zealander Peter Bray is the vice-chancellor of the only university in the West Bank, Bethlehem University. 

The death toll continues to rise as Israel presses ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip. New Zealander Peter Bray is the vice-chancellor of the only university in the West Bank, Bethlehem University. 

This weeks guest is Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, a founder of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at the Bethlehem University.  Professor Qumsiyeh teaches and does research at Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities. He previously served on the faculties of the University of Tennessee, Duke, and Yale Universities. He and his wife returned to Palestine in 2008 starting a number of institutions and projects such as a clinical genetics laboratory that serves cancer and other patients. Qumsiyeh has published over 140 scientific papers on topics ranging from cultural heritage to biodiversity to cancer. His many published books include “Bats of Egypt”, "Mammals of the Holy Land", "Sharing the Land of Canaan: Human rights and the Israeli/Palestinian Struggle" and "Popular Resistance in Palestine: A History of Hope and Empowerment". Mazin's website is http://qumsiyeh.org

Our guest today is Professor Tom Selwyn, who is Professorial Research Associate at SOAS, University of London, and Visiting Professor at Breda University, the Netherlands, and Bethlehem University, Palestine.   His article “Brexit, Grenfell, Windrush, and the mooring, un-mooring, and re-mooring of home” argues that those three events, which have all shaped the consciousness of British people, derive from closely related sources deep in the foundations of British political culture, one source being contempt by the British ruling class for the working class and migrants. The article also discusses how we conceive of home and how this has played a part in these seismic events of the last few years. He joined us to discuss his article and issues related to it. Articles discussed in this podcast: Tom Selwyn, 2019, "Brexit, Grenfell, Windrush, and the mooring, un-mooring, and re-mooring of home", Ethnoscripts, Volume 21, Issue 1.  Tom Selwyn, 2021, "Foreword", in Hazel Andrews, Tourism and Brexit: Travel, Borders and Identity, Bristol, Channel View Publications. If you'd like to be involved in the movement for a closer relationship with Europe and for a Labour government, join Labour for a European Future today: https://donorbox.org/lef-membership

My guest for this new episode is my friend Tamar Haddad who's 24 years old from Palestine. You'll hear about Tamar's childhood in Jerusalem, her student life in English language and literature at Bethlehem University and now in California Lutheran University where she's studying entrepreneurship and music. Most importantly, you will hear all about her debut book “The Future of Palestine: How Discrimination Hinders Change” and how it came to life.

Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, the first university established in Palestine and the only Catholic University in the Holy Land. They're preparing for the biggest day of the year in the little town of Bethlehem.

Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, the first university established in Palestine and the only Catholic University in the Holy Land. They're preparing for the biggest day of the year in the little town of Bethlehem.

This week on the Melbourne Catholic Podcast we speak to Br Peter Bray. Br Peter Bray a De La Salle Brother and vice chancellor of Bethlehem University. Br Peter discusses the challenges of running a university in a conflict zone, his work with the De La Salle brothers and his recent trip to Melbourne.

1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Part 2 of interview on New Caledonia- Nic Maclellan 3) News from Western Sahara- Cate Lewis 4) Br. Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University 5) Crisis in Mindanao- Peter Murphy

Palestinians have developed a number of creative, non-violent ways to challenge the brutal Israeli military occupation of Palestine. One of the more widely known forms of non-violent resistance is the BDS (Boycotts, Divestment & Sanctions) movement that was started in 2005 by about 150 Palestinian civil groups and joined by activists all around the world. When we spent a month in Palestine, based in Bethlehem, this past summer with the Holy Land Trust, one very innovative form of non-violent resistance came to our attention. We met Dr. Mazin & Jessie Qumsiyeh, who founded the Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability and the Palestine Museum of Natural History that is associated with Bethlehem University. This 14 minute video is a talk by Dr. Qumsiyeh, given at the meeting of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) on Dec. 4, 2017. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. Professor Qumsiyeh’s paper dealt with challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the 21st century with globalized systems. He highlighted the example of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University in areas of research, education, and environmental conservation. As the only Palestinian speaker at this conference, Prof. Qumsiyeh took the opportunity to also highlight the issues of Israeli colonial policies that effect sustainability in Palestine.

Charlie Abou Saada and Graham Hill discuss how “Palestinian Christians are Living Stones in the Holy Land.” The GlobalChurch Project podcast episode 48.Charlie Abou Saada holds a wide range of degrees in theology and philosophy and music. He worships at the Melkite Catholic Church in Bethlehem.Charlie Abou Saada served as the Director of the Palestinian Children’s Club in Beit Sahour, and he teaches music, history, and theology at Bethlehem University. He also leads international conferences, acclaimed concerts, and spiritual pilgrimages, in the Holy Land. Charlie Abou Saada is passionate about the vitality, health, and witness of Palestinian Christianity, and he lives with his wife and children in Bethlehem.

Join us as we share audio from Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh’s talk “From Palestine to New Mexico: Human Rights and Environmental Justice”, at Nahalot Shalom, which is a spiritual and cultural center for Jewish Renewal in the Southwest. Dr. Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian scientist, author, expert in conflict resolution, a professor at Bethlehem University and is the Director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History.

On the surface, campus life at Bethlehem University is like at any other university. But is it? This week S+L producer Kris Dmytrenko tells us about his newest film, Across the Divide about the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. Children's singer/songwriter, John Devine tells us if God is re...

On the surface, campus life at Bethlehem University is like at any other university. But is it? This week S+L producer Kris Dmytrenko tells us about his newest film, Across the Divide about the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. Children's singer/songwriter, John Devine tells us if God is re...

Last week S+L Radio took you to the Holy Land to meet with several Christians in the region, beginning with Jordan. Today we continue in Palestine and Israel. We meet two students and a staff member at Bethlehem University, the Program Director for Pontifical Missions for Palestine and a young man...

Last week S+L Radio took you to the Holy Land to meet with several Christians in the region, beginning with Jordan. Today we continue in Palestine and Israel. We meet two students and a staff member at Bethlehem University, the Program Director for Pontifical Missions for Palestine and a young man...