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Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyOn the Path to Destruction: Israel Attacks Iran as Support for War on Gaza DropsAir Date: 6-25-2025 We thought we were going to have an episode about the war Israel is conducting ready for you last week but then they started another war. So, it would have felt odd to release an Israel episode without the latest major updates including Iran. I can only imagine what will happen between the time I speak these words and when you hear them that will make this episode feel out of date. What Happens When Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians Share Their Pain? Listening from the Heart Be part of the show...2025-06-253h 56
KPFA - CounterSpinMara Kronenfeld on Israel’s Aid BlockadeThis week on CounterSpin:
As part of its deadly denial of food, water, and medicine to Palestinian people, Israel attacked a civilian aid ship endeavoring to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, setting it on fire, injuring crew members, cutting off communications. The ship was called the Conscience. Millions around the world ask every day what it will take to awaken the conscience of leaders to stop the genocide of Palestinians, instead of trying to silence the outcry.
Corporate media are complicit, with please-don’t-think-about-it headlines like NBC News‘ “Aid Groups Describe Dire Conditions in Gaza as Isr...2025-05-1827 min
FAIRMara Kronenfeld on Israel’s Aid BlockadeMillions around the world ask every day what it will take to awaken the conscience of leaders to stop the genocide of Palestinians.2025-05-1627 min
Let's Give A Damn274 - Mara KronenfeldIt’s Mara Kronenfeld Day on the podcast! As the Executive Director of UNRWA USA, Mara Kronenfeld leads the strategic vision, operations, and fundraising efforts of the nonprofit organization that supports the humanitarian and human development work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in international development, Mara is a Fulbright Scholar and an expert in designing, implementing, and leading public private partnerships supporting youth development programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).UNRWA USA supports the humanitarian work of...2025-01-171h 03
Beyond The Pale: Radio's Home For The Jewish LeftSaving UNRWA with Mara KronenfeldAfter a disinformation campaign by Israel and Joe Biden's White House, can ordinary Americans save UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees?
Yes. We're joined by Mara Kronenfeld, the Executive Director of UNRWA USA to talk about how, and to talk about her own Jewish left history beginning with her grandfather who survived the Holocaust, her dad's Appalachian roots, her time in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine and her work advocating for Palestinian refugees.
Shoshana also talks about attending Ta-Nehisi Coates' "The Message" book event at Harlem's Apollo Theater, as well as some beautiful lessons from...2024-10-111h 07
Understanding Israel PalestineAn American in Gaza with Scott AndersonThis week on Understanding Israel/Palestine, we're rebroadcasting an episode from Let's Talk UNRWA entitled An American in Gaza with Scott Anderson. Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director of UNRWA USA, speaks with […] The post An American in Gaza with Scott Anderson appeared first on KKFI.2024-09-0628 min
Understanding Israel PalestineAn American in Gaza with Scott AndersonSend us a textThis week on Understanding Israel/Palestine, we're rebroadcasting an episode from Let's Talk UNRWA, entitled An American in Gaza with Scott Anderson. Mara Kronenfeld, Executive Director of UNRWA USA, speaks with Scott Anderson, who is leading UNRWA's efforts in the Gaza Strip. They discuss the need for a ceasefire, the ongoing polio vaccination campaign, and the challenges of providing for millions of displaced people in Gaza amid the immense and ongoing damage to critical infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. Almost everyone in the Gaza Strip has been displaced, many multiple times, with some...2024-09-0628 min
Sumud Podcast: Inspired by PalestineMara KronenfeldExecutive Director of UNRWA USA, Mara Kronenfeld joins Dr. Ed Hasan on this powerful episode of Sumúd podcast. Mara shares her unique journey as a Jewish-American of learning history and un-learning mythology about Israeli and Palestinian history. UNRWA USA’s mission lifts up the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees to secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promise of a better life. In Mara’s role, she leads a team in the United States to educate the American public about the plight of Palestine refugees and raise funds for UNRWA’s...2024-05-301h 24
This Is Not a Watermelon | Palestinian History & CultureHumanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza #Palestine | Mara Kronenfeld | UNRWA-USAThis episode was recorded on October 20 at 15:30 Palestine time. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra Founder Executive Director👉: https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/ THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORKPalestinian history and culture will not be erased. History warns us how media's dehumanizing rhetoric can pave the way for targeted aggression and allow society to permit atrocities as grave as genocide. It is resolutely within our mission to counteract this dehumanizing narrative. Afikra has always stood in unwavering solidarity with our Palestinian sisters & brothers and i...2024-01-1952 min
SuperHumanizer PodcastUN Insider: Executive Director Tells Eye-Opening TruthJoin Mara Kronenfeld, the executive director of UNRWA USA, delving into the mission of the United Nations Relief Works Agency. Mara shares her personal journey and unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, sharing stories of the resilience of Gaza's people and the vital role of education. Dispelling misconceptions, she highlights the humanity and brilliance of Palestinians she has encountered, shedding light on the recent conflict's devastating impact and the urgent need for support. This episode also explores compassion and understanding, and the power of humanitarian organizations.Check out our visual reels on social media: www.linktr.ee/superhumanizer2023-12-111h 05
The afikra PodcastHumanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza #Palestine | Mara Kronenfeld | UNRWA-USAMara Kronenfeld, the Executive Director of UNRWA-USA, gives context about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza right now and the devastating impact the 17-year-long blockade has had on Palestinian life.This episode was recorded on October 20 at 15:30 Palestine time.Please note, that we are dedicating all the afikra podcast programming to special podcast episodes relevant to understanding the historical context of what is happening in Palestine. Each episode will be recorded in real-time and uploaded to YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts.Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra Founder & Executive Director 👉: https://www.in...2023-10-2052 min
Third Space Thoughts to PolicyEpisode 17 - Well-being & Youth with Mara Kronenfeld from International Youth Foundation (IYF), Part 2Join the second part of our discussion with Mara Kronenfeld from the International Youth Foundation (IYF) as she discusses well-being of youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with Amina.
Mara Kronenfeld is an international development specialist with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and leading youth development programming in the Middle East and North Africa, a region where she has lived and worked in for many years. Mara has extensive leadership experience in youth workforce development, with a strong focus on program design and development, organizational capacity strengthening, and multi-sectoral partnership cultivation and collaboration. Mara currently...2019-10-0828 minThird Space Thoughts to PolicyEpisode 16 - Well-being & Youth with Mara Kronenfeld from International Youth Foundation (IYF), Part 1Join the first part of our discussion with Mara Kronenfeld from the International Youth Foundation (IYF) as she discusses well-being of youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with Amina.
Mara Kronenfeld is an international development specialist with over 15 years of experience designing, implementing, and leading youth development programming in the Middle East and North Africa, a region where she has lived and worked in for many years. Mara has extensive leadership experience in youth workforce development, with a strong focus on program design and development, organizational capacity strengthening, and multi-sectoral partnership cultivation and collaboration. Mara currently...2019-10-0124 min