9 December 2020

Meet Rabbi Ron Kronish, an Interreligious Peace-Builder, Educator, Writer, and Blogger.

He writes frequently for the Times of Israel, and is passionate about peace, and addresses radicalism in both Israel and Palestine quite frankly bringing sobriety back to the understanding of the conflict.

Here is an extract from one of his blogs:

"The people of Israel, myself included, will be happy to see an American administration that is genuinely interested in pursuing peace between Israel and her Palestinian neighbors. We look forward to an administration that will restore ties with the Palestinians, to put the peace process back on track in real ways, an administration that will be pro-peace, pro-Israel, and pro-Palestinian. Not one that has a settler activist as an American ambassador. Not one that is totally lopsided in advocating for only one side of the conflict, nor one that is busy with creating business deals with minor countries in the region and falsely naming them “peace” deals. We are already witnessing the first positive step in this direction as the Palestinian government has decided today to renew security cooperation with Israel in anticipation of cooperation with the new American administration." The Times of Israel 19 November 2020

Rabbi Kronish is also a writer. He is well known for his book, The Other Peace Process which is available on Amazon:

"This book describes the theory and practice of interreligious dialogue, education, and action in Israel and Palestine in the context of the political peace process as well as the peace-building processes and programs, by drawing on personal experiences and encounters of more than twenty-five years. Through memorable incidents and inspirational stories, the book offers insights into the obstacles and challenges, as well as the achievements and successes of interreligious dialogue and action programs. In addition, it provides a practical model of interreligious dialogue for people around the world and leaves the reader with a message of hope for the future."

To find out more about his contribution to Peacebuilding, please visit his website: www.ronkronish.com