Conversation with Marc Steiner and Dr. Ali Zagharb
We were honored to have longtime human rights activist and radio host Marc Steiner along with Palestinian activist and peacemaker Dr. Ali Zagharb join us today for a conversation about the war in Palestine. Though the students are familiar with what is going on through our daily current events class, we also prepared for this discussion by watching the acclaimed documentary Where the Olive Trees Weep yesterday. The Conversation was both deeply personal and historically grounded as Dr. Zagharb shared his experience in Palestine, his educational journey and his advocacy for his people. Marc similarly shared his experience as a Jew who lost family members in the Holocaust who also fights against anti-semitism and the unjust oppression of the Palestinian people. The students had many questions and the responses were candid and thoughtful. This conversation significantly added to our understanding and challenged us to not stand by in the face of hatred, war and genocide. ...
