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Palestinians Podcast is a new venture to bring Palestinian narratives to a larger podcast and radio audience. We’re aiming to “re-humanize” Palestinians in the mainstream media through the telling of true and compelling stories told by Palestinians all over the world. We hope that you join us in this journey of learning more about Palestinian culture, people, and the mutual struggles, joys, and successes of everyday life.
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On this episode of Palestinians Podcast we speak to poet and activist Sara Saleh. Sara discusses what it's like to be an Arab in Australia, what it was like to visit Palestine, and how she handles challenges to her identity. In addition, we hear one of Sara's poems entitled "Forgetting to Name our Daughters." The music in this episode is by Clariss…
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast you'll hear a beautiful and lyrical story told by Dalia Deak, a law school student at Harvard University. Dalia told a story about her grandparents at Palestinians, Live! Boston in 2018. This episode includes additional interview material from Dalia in which she discusses what it means to be Palestinian, what…
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We're thrilled to bring you a bonus episode of Palestinians Podcast produced and presented by Aceel Kibbi. Aceel tells the story of Sarah Hassan. Sarah Hassan is an American of Palestinian descent. Her parents migrated to the US and settled in the Boston area. Born and raised in America, Sarah still feels like a foreigner. And it's not her hijab th…
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BONUS: David and Abood, Messi or Ronaldo?
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In this special bonus episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Dr. David Mills, a pediatrician who has worked with the Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF) for the past 5 years. We hear about David's journey across the Atlantic with Abood Nofal, a young Palestinian boy injured during the Great March of Return. Abood was assisted by PCRF, an or…
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It's been THREE years since we released our first episode of Palestinians Podcast! We need your help to keep the podcast going. Please take our brief listener survey to help us continue to producing episodes that you'll enjoy. Thank you for listening and supporting the show! We're looking for young, enthusiastic, and talented audio and media produc…
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from three members of the Dubbaneh Family (Issa and two of his sons: Danny, and Johnny). The Dubbaneh's are a close and tight-knit family who run a business together, Z&Z. They not only sell zaatar but they also create memories at their farm stand for everyone who visits. In this episode you'll hear a…
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Michael Maria, a Palestinian-American born and raised in Massachusetts. Michael reflects on his childhood, his heritage, and the legacy he plans to pass down to his young son, Sebastian. Michael is an essential member of the Boston Palestine Film Festival, happening from October 19-28, 2018. The …
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear about Lena Ghannam's experiences with her first loves, being third culture, and visiting Palestine for the first time. This episode features a story told live at Palestinians, Live! in Washington D.C. in October of 2017 as part of the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival. The music in this episode is…
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#30: Andrew, Brooklyn, Bros, and Brosefina
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear from Andrew Kadi. Andrew told a story about his experience at the Tel Aviv airport live on stage at Palestinians, Live! in October of 2017 at the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival. While his experience was traumatic, Andrew manages to tell the story with plenty of humor. In this episode, Andrew al…
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, we will be releasing two episodes this month. The second of these two features Samar Najia. In this episode we hear about Samar's relationship with her mother and the influence her mother has on her life. Samar also discusses the importance of community for Palestinian identity in the diaspora. The …
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, we will be releasing two episodes this month. The first of these two features Dr. Nijmeh Hodaly. In this episode we hear about the struggles associated with growing up as a young teenager in occupied Palestine and also about the struggles associated with raising Palestinian children in the diaspora.…
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear Tariq Luthun's reflections on his experience as a Palestinian-American, his parents' immigrant experiences in the United States, and the power of spoken word poetry. You'll get a chance to hear two of Tariq's poems and also hear about his experiences as a child visiting the Gaza Strip. We dedicate thi…
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Ahmad Abuznaid's story of growing up in both the United States and Palestine helps us understand how he has become the nationally recognized activist he is today. As a co-founder of the Dream Defenders, Ahmad's advocacy in the United States reminds us that as Palestinians we are called to be in unity with other liberation and social justice movemen…
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In this episode of Palestinians Podcast we hear a live story told in October 2016 at Palestinians, Live Boston. Activist Salma Abu Ayyash tells us about her experiences at Standing Rock in Sioux Country. She describes her solidarity with indigenous movements and the reasons why all Palestinians should feel called to protect indigenous lands. Salma'…
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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.…
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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. Thr…
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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 …
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#20: Hasheemah, Born (here) and Raised (there)
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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 Ha…
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#19: Shouki, Cities That Speak My Language
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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 Ara…
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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…
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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 a…
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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 Palestin…
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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 Mon…
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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 a…
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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…
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