Discovering Peaceful Sides of Islam
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VOI's Daniel Seaman and Daniela Traub talk about what they call the J Street "sham," and how the organization jeopardizes Israel. They move on to discuss Israeli literature, as Daniela's recently translated fantasy novel "Idisina -- the Black Rider," inspired by the desert sands of the Middle East, is released on Amazon.com.
Then, marking the 36th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, Daniel and Daniela speak on Skype to Egyptian peace activist Ahmed Meligy about how he defied his country's rampant incitement and reached out to Israelis. He describes attitudes in Egypt towards the Jewish state and the duplicity of the El-Sisi regime.
Next, What makes an Iraqi Muslim become a supporter of Israel? Despite the anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric spewed in London mosques, "Shimshon Orim" witnessed events that made him question what he was told about the Jews. He joins Daniel and Daniela to share the story of his journey.
Finally, on the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Daniel and Daniela host Jalal Hatami, the deputy secretary-general of the Bahai International Community, who discusses the origins, principles and beliefs of the Bahai faith, its bond with Israel and its broad appeal -- which is making it the fastest-growing religion in the world today. Is it the true "religion of peace?"
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