10. Jews and Muslims: Bitter Enemies or Potential Friends? With Elijah Kahlenberg

In this episode of the Save the Olive Tree podcast, I have a discussion with Elijah Kahlenberg who is the founder of Atidna international and a current student at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss: – his Jewish background and how this informs his values. – What is Atidna and what are its main aims? – Is Elijah a self hating Jew? – How does Elijah view the current situation in Gaza and all over Palestine?  – A discussion on the state of college protests sweeping the nation. – The possibility of one democratic state equal for Jews and Muslims alike. – What he sees as the future in Palestine. Guest Bio: Elijah Kahlenberg, an undergraduate student and researcher currently studying at the University of Texas at Austin, is the President and Founder of Atidna International-the only organization operating on college campuses dedicated to bringing together Jews and Arabs in pursuit of dialogue and peace building to solidify that both peoples are one family. Elijah is also active as a leader in the Gaza anti-war/divestment protests sweeping college campuses. Elijah is likewise on the Board of Roots (Shorashim/Judur), the only organization dedicated to pursuing joint and civil initiatives in the West Bank between Jews and Arabs. He is a 2024 Truman scholar and has appeared in various media, including CNN, ABC News, Good Morning America, the Forward, Al Jazeera, NPR and others, to discuss his peace-building/dialogue initiatives and/or the protests. He has previously written opinion pieces for Newsday, Times of Israel, International Policy Digest, and other outlets.  http://AtidnaInternational.com