A Conversation with Chen Kupperman, Mayan Eden,and Michael Peres

In this episode, host Michael Peres speaks with Chen Yaakov Kupperman, Founder of Blend.Ar, and Mayan Eden about practical pathways to Arab–Jewish engagement, discuss language education as a tool for day‑to‑day cooperation, lessons from recent regional travel, the role of people‑to‑people initiatives alongside state agreements, and how October 7 shaped personal priorities and public dialogue.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Arabic–Hebrew immersion programs facilitate trust and productive interaction.
• What on‑the‑ground exchanges in the Gulf suggest about normalization beyond formal accords.
• Why sustainable progress requires civil society buy‑in, not only government treaties.
• Ways social media dynamics influence perceptions and what responsible use can look like.
• How post–October 7 experiences are informing community outreach and education efforts.
• Practical steps individuals can take to broaden cross‑cultural contact in daily life.