Miriam and Youssef Podcast
A 10-part drama about the founding of Israel. Miriam is a Jewish immigrant to Palestine, and Youssef is an Arab inhabitant driven into exile. At the heart of it all is the city of Jerusalem.
Episodes to download
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Ep 10. Birth of a Nation—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 1 Jul 2020
10/10 1948. The UN votes to establish the state of Israel – but the violence continues
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Ep 9. Death of a Village—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 24 Jun 2020
9/10 1948. Violence erupts across the country after the UN vote for the partition of Palestine
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Ep 8. Partition—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 17 Jun 2020
8/10 1947. The United Nations votes on partitioning Palestine, but the vote is in the balance
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Ep 7. The Warning—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 10 Jun 2020
7/10 1946. Elected headman of Deir Yassin Youssef promises peace with their kibbutz neighbours
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Ep 6. The Death Ships—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 3 Jun 2020
6/10 1942. The British refuse to allow boatloads of war refugees to land in Palestine
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Ep 5. The Revolt—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 27 May 2020
5/10 1936. Arabs declare a general strike in Palestine, and a dangerous armed uprising begins
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Ep 4. Betrayal—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 20 May 2020
4/10 1934. Youssef visits his father in prison – a visit that will change his life forever
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Ep 3. The Holy Places—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 13 May 2020
3/10 1929. Violence seems unavoidable as tensions grow over access to Jerusalem’s sacred sites
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Ep 2. Halutzim—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 6 May 2020
2/10 1925. Miriam and her mother move into a new kibbutz close to Jerusalem
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Ep 1. Twice Promised Land—Miriam and Youssef
Wed 29 Apr 2020
1/10 1917. The British enter Palestine. Episode one of a drama about the founding of Israel
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Introducing Miriam and Youssef
Wed 22 Apr 2020
A ten-part podcast drama series about the founding of Israel.
