The Enlightenment Podcast

🎄 Happy Holidays from Bethlehem! 🎄

We were thrilled to interview Palestinian chef and restaurateur Fadi Kattan, (Hanan's cousin), joining us from the heart of Bethlehem during this festive season.

Fadi is the chef-owner of Fawda in Bethlehem and co-owner of Akub in London, known for their modern takes on Palestinian cuisine. His cookbook Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food showcases the culinary richness of his hometown, blending tradition with innovation.

In this episode, Fadi takes us on a journey through Palestinian food, culture, and his mission to preserve heritage and spread peace through cuisine.

May this holiday season bring joy, peace, and love to all. ✨

Pre-order Fadi’s cookbook Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food here: https://geni.us/bethlehem

On our latest podcast episode, we were delighted to interview Susan Abulhawa. Susan is a Palestinian-American human rights activist, founder of the NGO Playgrounds for Palestine, a biomedical scientist, a poet, and an award-winning author of three incredible novels.

Her debut novel, Mornings in Jenin, sold over a million copies, was translated into 32 languages and established Susan as the most widely read Palestinian author of all time. Her second novel, The Blue Between Sky & Water, was sold in 19 languages, while her third, Against the Loveless World, also received critical acclaim.

In addition to her literary achievements, Susan is an advocate for justice, actively involved in the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement and a speaker for Al Awda, the Right of Return Coalition. Join us for a profound discussion about her literary journey, activism, and her vision for justice and representation.

🎥 Don’t miss Susan’s viral speech on justice and humanity here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZCWCGebAuU

Munir is Head of Production & Acquisitions at Watermelon Pictures, which promotes movies that reflect the perspectives and experiences of Palestinians as well as other marginalised groups around the world. Munir has a rich background as a Palestinian and within the entertainment industry - join us for a wide-ranging discussion about films, representation and much more...https://www.watermelonpictures.comhttp://muniratalla.com

Samia Halaby is considered a trailblazer in contemporary abstract art internationally. Displaced from Palestine in 1948 with her family when she was eleven, Halaby was educated in the U.S. Halaby is collected by many museums such as the Guggenheim Museum; Institut du Monde Arabe; and Birzeit University (Ramallah). Her works are part of the current Tate Modern exhibition 'Electric Dreams'. We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with an iconic artist who is also Hanan's aunt on her Mum's side!

In Episode 12 of the Enlightenment Podcast, we delve into the concept of justice in the context of Palestine and the international world order. 🌍
We explore whether international law has been applied fairly and discuss these complex issues from a humanist perspective. Please note, we are not legal experts, but rather engage in a thoughtful conversation based on research and our own opinions, aiming to foster meaningful dialogue.

We discuss the recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli leaders, and also debunk the idea that Palestine was an empty land with no people before Zionists took over with a look back at culture, arts and commerce in Palestine in the early 20th century.

As Gaza undergoes ethnic cleansing, we look back at a history around the mass persecutions of Palestinians that have been well-documented but often overlooked or buried.

Today our guest is Dr Victor Kattan - Assistant Professor in Public International Law at the University of Nottingham School of Law. Dr Kattan’s scholarship has been cited by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), by states and by international organisations in advisory proceedings before the ICJ, Special Rapporteurs to the UN Human Rights Council, and leading academics. We'll look at the legalities of the occupation, the U.N.'s right to give away Palestine and a host of other questions around this topic! For more about Victor - follow him here:https://x.com/VictorKattan

Not many people realise Gaza has been under severe blockade for 18 years. We take a look at the recent history of Gaza and how it relates to what's happening there today.

Is there apartheid in Israel and how is it implemented? A look at the current state of play for Palestinians living within Israel and in the occupied territories. With Shamim Sarif and Hanan Katan of The Enlightenment Podcast.