Unlikely Partners

Crafting a new Culture in the Heart of Jerusalem - with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat

Episode Notes

Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In this episode, Yadin spoke with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat, co-CEOs of FeelBeit, a groundbreaking Israeli-Palestinian arts and cultural center located on the seam between East and West Jerusalem. Through art, music, and shared cultural experiences, FeelBeit creates space for dialogue, connection, and understanding across deeply entrenched divides. In a city shaped by conflict, it has become a haven for those seeking hope, community, and light in difficult times.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Karen Brunwasser, Riman Barakat, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham