S2E14 How One Palestinian Activist is Helping to Make Israel Better (w/ Raghad Jaraisy)

This week we bring you a conversation that Rabbi Josh had recently with Raghad Jaraisy, a Palestinian-Israeli advocating for Palestinian equality and civil rights in Israel. Jaraisy is the Co-Executive Director, along with Ofer Dagan, of Sikkuy Aufoq, "a shared Jewish and Arab nonprofit organization that works to advance equality and partnership between the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel – descendants of those who remained within the Israeli borders after the founding of the state in 1948 – and the country's Jewish citizens."   We discuss the particular challenges faced by Palestinians in Israel, we discuss how the Gaza war has affected Palestinian Israelis and Jewish Israelis, and what it means to have hope in the current climate.  Raghad is an profoundly inspiring person who is committed to peace, co-existence, and equality. She and Rabbi Josh delve into the complexities of contemporary Israel with compassion and honesty. Enjoy the conversation.   This event was hosted by the New Israel Fund (NIF) and was co-sponsored by the Eastside Jewish Commons, Congregations Shir Tikvah, Congregation Havura Shalom, J-Street, and Co/Lab: Reimagine Jewish.