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EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH & SOCIAL JUSTICE IN PALESTINE-ISRAEL

Across the Divide explores the intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel and what this intersection means for the church in the West. The podcast is hosted and produced by a group of Palestinian and American Christians and is a space for thoughtful and critical conversations that reflect on the situation in Palestine-Israel through the lens of Christian faith, theology, and the Bible. Across the Divide seeks to amplify Palestinian voices in order to both explore the intersections of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel and to equip Christians around the world to move toward solidarity with Palestinian and Jewish peacebuilders in the pursuit of a holistic and just peace for everyone in the land.

Daniel is a Palestinian theologian and co-host of Across the Divide Podcast. He is currently a PhD candidate in Theology at the University of Notre Dame examining the history and composition of the text of the Qur’an. His research interests include the study of the Qur’an, Syriac Christianity, Christian-Muslim relations, Christian Zionism, and Palestinian Theology. Daniel is also on the organizing committee of the “Christ at the Checkpoint” conferences and is involved in several faith-based advocacy initiatives in Palestine and the U.S.

Abeer is a co-host of Across the Divide Podcast. She is a Palestinian Christian citizen of Israel, living in Nazareth. She holds a master’s degree in international relations and has several years of experience in the nonprofit sector, where she focuses on empowering Palestinians in Israel in areas such as education, rights advocacy, and youth development. Abeer is deeply committed to social justice and is actively involved in various initiatives, both faith-based and community-driven, in Palestine/Israel and abroad, working towards advancing social justice, peacebuilding efforts, and reconciliation.

Jen is a co-host of Across the Divide Podcast. She has served with Global Ministries (UCC) in Palestine and has robust experience working with a diversity of churches across the U.S. on education and advocacy related to the Middle East. Jen holds a PhD in Bible and Cultures from Drew University and is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Bible, Culture, and Interpretation at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Louisville Institute.

Saleem serves as the producer of the Across the Divide Podcast. He originates from Aboud and has called Bethlehem home for over 25 years. Inspired by the lack of initiatives bridging Muslim and Christian communities in Palestine, Saleem works to amplify Palestinian peacebuilding voices as part of the podcast team. He also works locally alongside the young adults of the West Bank, where he is a tour guide and Project Manager for the Muslim/Christian Young Adults program at Musalaha.