{"product_id":"the-holy-and-the-broken-ittay-flescher-9781460767078","title":"The Holy and the Broken: A Cry for Israeli-Palestinian Peace from a Land That Must Be Shared","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen dehumanisation and destruction become the norm, the cycle must be broken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor over twenty years, Ittay Flescher has worked as an educator, journalist and peacebuilder in Melbourne and Jerusalem. When he woke up on the morning of October 7 to the sounds of rocket sirens over Jerusalem and later saw the devastation of Gaza in response, the grief and sadness that engulfed him - and so many others- led him on a deep path of soul-searching and moral reckoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing years spent facilitating dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christians, Ittay believes that peace can only be found if we are willing to empathise with the pain of those who have hurt us most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Holy and the Broken\u003c\/em\u003e challenges Palestinian and Israeli leaders, citizens and their supporters across the world to imagine a different reality; to look at history with a different eye; and to search for moments of engagement rather than resentment in the narratives of the past that each side tells about itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, it is a story that is sure to comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Courageous and considered. Ittay nurtures the tender, fragile shoots of peace. The world could do with more people like him' \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Kelly, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A book of rare insight and compassion, \u003cem\u003eThe Holy and the Broken\u003c\/em\u003e offers the one thing we thought we'd lost after October 7: a glimmer of hope for meaningful lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians' \u003cstrong\u003eBram Presser, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Dirt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book, heartfelt and honest. You do not need to agree with everything Flesher has to say to find the book moving and challenging'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Gawenda, editor in chief of \u003cem\u003eThe Age\u003c\/em\u003e (1997-2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'As it is challenging and as contemporary as it is compassionate. In a world broken by war and polarisation, Ittay offers peaceful possibilities and nuanced perspectives' \u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Ralph Genende OAM, author of \u003cem\u003eLiving in an Upside-down World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Holy and the Broken\u003c\/em\u003e breaks new ground. Yet what makes it truly singular is its consistent humanity, and its centring of ordinary Israelis and Palestinians' \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lyndon, executive director, Alliance for Middle Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'When you finish it, you will not only know more about what's happening between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, but you will also know more about yourself' \u003cstrong\u003eMaoz Inon, Israeli peacemaker and social entrepreneur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A powerful testament to the possibilities of reconciliation and mutual empathy during conflict, what sets this book apart is its commitment to showcasing the experiences of the diverse individuals involved - especially the integral, yet frequently overlooked, stories of women. By highlighting the gender dynamics at play, Flescher enriches our understanding of the conflict and underscores the importance of supporting a world where more voices are heard and valued' \u003cstrong\u003eSheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'When I picked this book up, I erroneously believed I already \"understood\" much about the ongoing, collective trauma of Palestinians and Israelis. But this thoughtful and deeply compassionate book shattered that illusion. By the time I put the book down, I was not the same person' \u003cstrong\u003eMiriam Anzonvin, creator of Daf Reactions and Jewish Lore Reactions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ittay Flescher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1460767071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781460767078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins Au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Ittay Flescher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46250641162495,"sku":"9781460767078","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ceb1b7f6-b405-4ea4-993f-7090dce441d9.jpg?v=1729600956","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-holy-and-the-broken-ittay-flescher-9781460767078","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}