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Dec 20, 2017

Palestinians around the world are reeling at the announcement by the President of the United States that Jerusalem will be recognized as the capital of Israel. In this episode of Palestinians Podcast, our host and creator, Nadia Abuelezam, discusses her feelings about the announcement and tells a personal story about her awakening as a Palestinian. She also talks about the role of the diaspora in these difficult political times. While this episode is slightly different and more political than our standard episodes, for Palestinians, the personal is political. We hope it inspires you to think of your role in taking back the Palestinian narrative. 

Music in this episode is by Mohammad Bashar and Ahmad Al-Zamili (Real Time Media Production). Sound editing and engineering was performed by Sarouna Salfiti-Mushaha. 

Visit our website for more on Palestinians in the diaspora and the music featured in the episode. 

Nov 17, 2017

Sari Abuljubein shares his reflections on finding home in the most unexpected place in this episode of Palestinians Podcast. Sari is a well known personality in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA in large part due to his past ownership of the popular restaurant Casablanca. We hear about Sari's journey from "fake" Palestinian to "true" Palestinian. Through Sari's infectious personality, we learn more about how one defines home and family when one is a Palestinian living in the United States. 

Check out our new and updated website: www.palestinianspodcast.com!

Oct 9, 2017

In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we go back to school with Prof. Dana Sajdi. Dana tells us about living her early years of life under occupation, her struggles with her Palestinian nose, and how she figured out she wanted to pursue history. She also describes the historical figures in her own family who she wishes she had the opportunity to spend more time with. You'll be laughing, crying, and thinking through this episode of Palestinians Podcast. Please rate, like, rate, review and subscribe! Peace!

For more information about the podcast you can visit our website: www.palestinianspodcast.com.

Aug 29, 2017

In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Hasheemah Afaneh about her "reverse diasporic" experience. Hasheemah shares her experience of being a Muslim woman in the United States with a unique Arabic name and also about her experience of growing up in both the United States and Palestine. Happy listening!

Visit our blog to read some of Hasheemah's writing and learn more about our event in Washington D.C. on October 6th as part of the D.C. Palestinian Film and Arts Festival: www.palestinianspodcast.com.

Jul 24, 2017

This episode is the second in a two-episode series featuring Dr. Shouki Kassis. As a note, you'll enjoy this episode more if you go back and listen to #18: Shouki, Arak with Baba. In this episode, we hear a bit more about Dr. Shouki's post-1948 experience in Palestine and listen to some of his deep reflections on the future of Palestine and the Arab world in general. To learn more about Dr. Shouki's life and childhood, you can visit our website and blog. Happy listening!

Please keep an eye out on our social media pages to learn about the release of m ore episodes of Palestinians Podcast. Thank you for listening and supporting our project.

Jun 19, 2017

In this special Father's Day episode of a two-episode series featuring and honoring the legacy of Dr. Shouki Kassis, we hear about distinct memories of Amo Shouki's childhood and father in Palestine. We also hear from Amo Shouki's children and grandchildren about what their father meant to them. Happy listening!

To read more about Amo Shouki's life please visit our blog on our website (www.palestinianspodcast.com). Please keep an eye out on our social media pages to learn about the release of the second episode in this series. 

May 4, 2017

What do Broadway plays, theology school, and a book club have to do with Palestine? You'll find out in this week's episode of Palestinians Podcast when we hear from Gloria Olivier. This dynamic episode features an in depth interview with Gloria at her home in New England and also includes a story she told at Palestinians, Live! in October of 2016 as part of the Boston Palestine Film Festival. Gloria's life journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and we hope that you enjoy listening to this episode.

To learn more about Gloria and her time in Broadway, visit our blog at www.palestinianspodcast.com. Happy listening!

Apr 6, 2017

In the final episode of our series on the Azzam family, we hear from Hani Nicholas Azzam and learn about his experiences with and reflections on Palestine. Despite growing up near Boston, Hani found his way to Palestine after college. In his story, told live on stage at Palestinians, Live! in October of 2016, Hani relates his adventures in Palestine to the Chronicles of Narnia in a wonderful and captivating manner. "Like any good story,  this one's a trilogy!" 

To hear more about the Azzam family story listen to Episodes #14 and #15. Additionally, you can read more on our blog: www.palestinianspodcast.com. Happy listening!

 

Mar 13, 2017

This episode of Palestinians Podcast features Moneer Tawfiq Azzam and his son Hani Nicholas Azzam, two generations of men from the same family. We continue our series with the Azzam family and learn of Moneer and Hani Nicholas' experience with their father and grandfather's home on Mt. Carmel. We also learn a bit about what it was like for both Moneer and Hani Nicholas to grow up in the diaspora. Listen past the credits to hear Moneer's wife Sara's connection to the story!

This is the second episode in a multi-episode journey featuring three generations of men from the Azzam family. The first episode in this series is #14: The Azzams, Home on Mt. Carmel.

To learn more about the Azzam family home, you can visit our blog and our website: www.palestinianspodcast.com, happy listening! 

Feb 21, 2017

This episode of Palestinians Podcast features Hani Tawfiq Azzam and his son Moneer Hani Azzam, two generations of men from the same family. We are introduced to the Azzam family home in Mt. Carmel and learn about the family's perilous escape to Lebanon in 1948. Throughout, we hear family stories and share a few laughs remembering Hani's childhood and learning more about what it was like to grow up in Haifa and in Lebanon. We also learn about Hani's difficult transition as a Palestinian immigrant to the United States of America. This is the first episode in a multi-episode journey featuring three generations of men from the Azzam family.  

To learn more about the Azzam family home, you can visit our blog and our website: www.palestinianspodcast.com, happy listening!

Jan 27, 2017

In this episode of Palestinians Podcast, we hear from members of the Salfiti family, displaced from Palestine to Kuwait. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, of passing down stories to future generations, and includes some monkey business. Why did Samih Salfiti bring a monkey home one day? How did one of a few 50-gallon fish tanks explode in the middle of the night? What made the Siamese cat jealous? Find out the answer to these questions and learn about the adventures of growing up in a house of 8 on this episode of Palestinians Podcast!

To find out more about the podcast or to listen to other stories, visit our website: www.palestinianspodcast.com. Happy listening!

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