Joshua Brook

Jun 25, 2024 | fathomjournal.org | Alan Johnson |John Strawson |Susie Linfield |Joshua Brook

Palestine is Everywhere‘Palestine is everywhere’ proclaimed a window-sign I saw on a recent visit to Brooklyn. What could this possibly mean? As a matter of geography, it is obviously incorrect — Palestine is not everywhere; it is in the southern Levant.

May 28, 2024 | fathomjournal.org | Shany Mor |Joshua Brook |Yisrael Medad |Elliott Abrams

Elliott Abrams casts a sharply critical eye over the American Jewish anti-Zionism and diasporism of Peter Beinart, Naomi Klein and others. In October, Abrams will publish a new book, ‘If You Will It’. Most American Jews have watched with disgust as the United Nations system—the General Assembly, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court—attacks the State of Israel week after week.

Sep 24, 2023 | fathomjournal.org | Ayman Agbaria |Joshua Brook |Koby Huberman |Rawan Osman

In this impassioned opinion piece, Syrian-Lebanese peace activist Rawan Osman reflects on her journey from the antisemitism and unconditional anti-Israelism of her upbringing to her present recognition of Israelis as ‘belong[ing] in the Middle East, and… contribut[ing] greatly to our rich cultural heritage’. Championing the connections forms by the Abraham Accords, Osman calls for opposing the rejectionists who ‘lust for wars and romanticise bloodshed’.

Jun 23, 2023 | fathomjournal.org | Joshua Brook |Koby Huberman |Michael Sfard |Justin Feldman

Justin Feldman argues that any solution to the conflict must first bring both peoples closer together in better faith. That begins with a range of positive and pragmatic reforms. I’ve worked across the pro-Israel non-profit world for nearly a decade. Over the years, I’ve acquired historical knowledge, strategic PR communications, and dialogue skills to defend the Jewish state’s existence and its various defensive policies.

Feb 6, 2023 | fathomjournal.org | Shaul Judelman |John Lyndon |Adam Basciano |Joshua Brook

Noor A’wad joined Roots, a Palestinian-Jewish peacebuilding organisation, in 2016 after meeting Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Ali Abu Awwad in 2016. He organises joint Palestinian-Israeli activities and speaks to visiting groups about his personal experiences. He lives in Bethlehem. Joshua A. Brook is an Oleh from South Africa and a proud Jerusalemite. He holds a degree in Political Science and Communications and has an extensive history working in government and the non profit sector. Joshua A.