On the White House lawn 09/15/2020, the peace agreements brokered by The United States Of America between Israel, The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were signed. The peace agreements between the nations would be known as the Abraham Accords in homage to the biblical patriarch of both Jews and Muslims. The Accords have ushered in a new era for Israel and the Gulf Region, enabling diplomatic relations, trade, commerce, tourism, and cultural exchange. The Accords have the potential to impact the trajectory of the Middle East. The Abraham Accords podcast will your source of quality conversation for anyone interested in the region with weekly guests on a range of topics from all signatory nations. My name is Robert Curtis, and I will be co-hosting this podcast with Fleur Hassan Nahum, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem and my co founder of the UAE Israel Business Council.
Orthodox Jewish Voices in the Public Square - with Rabbi Yaakov Menken
On this episode of Coffee with Curtis Politics, Robert is joined by Rabbi Yaakov Menken, EVP for the Coalition for Jewish Values and a President Trump Appointee to the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders, U.S. Religious Liberty Commission. Rabbi Menken discusses his journey from a non-observant upbringing to becoming a leading voice in Jewish public advocacy. He shares insights on the Coalition for Jewish Values, the importance of religious values in public policy, and the challenges of combating anti-Semitism. The conversation also touches on the recent billboard campaign in Times Square, the implications of political candidates on Jewish communities, and the settlement with Columbia University regarding anti-Semitism. Rabbi Menken emphasizes the need for a unified Jewish voice in the public square and the importance of addressing anti-Semitic narratives.
6 Aug 2025
Embracing Jewish Identity: I'm That Jew - with Eitan Chitayat
On this episode of Coffee With Curtis Politics, Robert is joined by Eitan Chitayat, Founder of Natie Branding agency, Creator of 'I'm that Jew', watched by over 250 million people online, and a prominent Israeli activist. Eitan discusses his journey and the evolution of 'I'm That Jew' as a response to rising antisemitism and the events of October 7th. He emphasizes the importance of openly embracing Jewish identity, the trauma experienced by the community, and the need for a unified narrative. Eitan advocates for building confidence in one's identity and the necessity of collaboration within the Jewish community to combat antisemitism and promote understanding. The discussion highlights the significance of resilience, hope, and the future aspirations of the 'I'm That Jew' movement.
29 Jul 2025
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Jew? - with Rabbi Raphael Shore
On this episode of Coffee with Curtis Politics, Robert is joined by Rabbi Raphael Shore, filmmaker, educator, and founder of OpenDor Media. Together, they explore the challenges of modern Jewish identity, the roots and persistence of antisemitism, and the role of storytelling in shaping how communities respond to hate. Rabbi Shore shares insights from his new book, Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew, and discusses his latest documentary, Tragic Awakening, which reexamines the world’s oldest hatred through a contemporary lens. The conversation ranges from the limits of Jewish advocacy to the deeper question of whether it’s the responsibility of Jews to “cure” antisemitism. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging dialogue about faith, resilience, and the narratives we choose to tell.
Order Rabbi Shore's book - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Jew? here (https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Afraid-Big-Bad-Jew-ebook/dp/B0DBVSLYSM)
Watch Tragic Awakening - here (https://raphaelshore.com/tragic-awakening/online-screening/)
23 Jul 2025
Fighting for the Community, Paying the Price: Mike Freer’s Political Story
On this episode of Coffee with Curtis – Politics, Robert is joined by former British MP and Government Minister, Mike Freer, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about his 14-year journey in Parliament, his reputation as a no-nonsense fixer, and the cost of standing up for the Jewish community. From cost-cutting reform in Barnet to life under threat after speaking out on Israel, Mike reflects candidly on public service, political culture, and why he ultimately chose to step down. A powerful episode about leadership, values, and the very real risks of doing what's right.
8 Aug 2021
Ariella Steinreich, SVP Steinreich Communications on telling the story of The Abraham Accords
Ariella Steinreich, Senior Vice President at Steinreich Communications joins co-hosts Robert Curtis & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on this episode of the Abraham Accords. Ariella has been working in the Middle East long before the normalization agreements and has been part of telling the ongoing narrative by helping companies, organizations and individuals communicate in the region. She shares her personal stories seeing the growth in tolerance, how PR and communications are driving the Abraham Accords and a review of some of the achievements of peace as we head to the first anniversary of the signing of the agreements.
27 May 2021
Kareem Yahya, Israeli-Arab businessman & co-founder of KSB United Technologies
Kareem Yahya, an Israeli-Arab businessman joins co-hosts Robert Curtis & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on this episode of The Abraham Accords Podcast. Coming after the recent conflict with Hamas, tensions in Jerusalem and violence on the streets of Israel between Israeli Arabs and Jews, this was a timely conversation to hear about the success of co-existence. Kareem shares his stories growing up as the son of Ali Yahya, the first Israeli-Arab to serve the State of Israel as an Ambassador in Finland and Greece. Today, Kareem is the COO and co-founder of KSB United, a unique fund that focuses on truly game changing technologies that impact the world, for example a rapid COVID-19 cure that is close to coming to market and how he views Israel as an R & D hub for the region. We discuss his perspectives as a young Israeli-Arab on the Abraham Accords and what this means for him professionally and personally.
12 May 2021
SPECIAL EDITION - Israel at War
Mainstream media around the world will not tell you the truth about the current situation in Israel. The build up to why we are in this crisis has a wider narrative and Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discusses these elements with me in a SPECIAL EDITION of 'The Abraham Accords Podcast'. You will hear the truth about the Palestinian elections and East Jerusalem residents, what actually happened at the Temple Mount, Sheikh Jarrah evictions and US President Biden's enablement of Iran and their proxies.
22 Apr 2021
Bryan Leib, Executive Director of Iranian Americans for Liberty & NewsMax Insider for the Middle East
Bryan Leib joins co-hosts Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Robert Curtis. In his capacity as Executive Director of Iranian Americans for Liberty and NewsMax Insider for the Middle East, Bryan discusses his work with the Iranian diaspora in the USA, regional developments with Iran following the Biden administration taking office and the impact on the burgeoning Abraham Accords. Bryan also shares his work with the fastest growing news channel in America, NewsMax where he is a contributor on the Abraham Accords and the Middle East more generally.
14 Mar 2021
Aida Al Busaidy, Comms Specialist at Dubai Tourism
Aida Al Busaidy joins co-hosts Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Robert Curtis. Aida shares what she knew about Israel before the normalization of relations and shares her vision for how Dubai will become the world's most visited city. She also outlines how she sees Israelis and Jews from all around the world selecting Dubai as a business and leisure destination as well as her top tips when touring the city.
28 Jan 2021
Ambassador Eitan Na'eh, Israel's First Head of Diplomatic Mission to the UAE
Ambassador Eitan Na'eh touched down in Abu Dhabi earlier this week to take up his new and historic role as the first 'Head of Diplomatic Mission' to the UnitedArab Emirates. He is seasoned diplomat with over thirty years service to the State of Israel serving as Ambassador to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Deputy Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Ambassador Na'eh discusses his career, how he feels how the future of the Abraham Accords, diplomacy and the impact of social media, the roadmap for his new mission and the more.
22 Jan 2021
Al Anoud Al Hashmi, Futurist and Entrepreneur
Al Anoud Al Hashmi is an entrepreneur working in the field of innovation, business, media and Events. She is the Founder and CEO of 'The Futurist Company' established after putting together a team of experts in innovation and technology from all around the world to consult, research and execute future facing projects in MENA. Al Anoud is also the Marketing & Events Manager for Dubai Media City. A passionate film enthusiast and filmmaker herself, she has directed short films, several TV shows, advertisements and campaigns in the region. In this episode you will find out why the Emiratis love their Rulers, the impact women within Emirati society, how film can be used to develop cultural understanding between Israel and the UAE as well as further cultural insights to inform our learning of each other as we continue the new partnerships in the Gulf.
10 Jan 2021
Elan Carr, US Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat Anti-Semitism on how the Abraham Accords will help in the fight against anti-semitism.
Elan Carr currently serves as US Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat Anti-Semitism. He was appointed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in February 2019. Elan shares his views on how the Abraham Accords can be an exemplar of combatting anti-semitism and the impact of normalization in educating Arab children about Israel and the history of the Jews through curricula development and enhanced cultural ties. He also shares important insights on the scourge of anti-semitism on US university campuses that feed into the culture wars and topically, why the First Amendment rights are important even when faced with vile anti-semitic rhetoric online.
22 Dec 2020
Loay Alshareef, social media activist and linguist on the Abraham Accords
Loay Al-Shareef is a social media activist and linguist who has been involved in welcoming Israelis to the UAE since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Loay discusses his views on the emerging regional peace, the impact this will have on the future of the Gulf, the tolerance of the citizens and leadership of the UAE, how social media can play a key role in building bridges and Loay shows off his superb knowledge of the Book of Prophets. Also worth listening to how he was taught to hate Israel and what enabled him to gain a real perspective on Jews and the State of Israel.
26 Nov 2020
Ambassador Michael Oren on Joe Biden, Israel, Iran and the prospects for the Abraham Accords
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren joins the podcast to share his views on how the Abraham Accords and the region will fair under a Joe Biden Presidency, flashbacks to the Obama administration's handling of the Middle East and his own personal relationship with Joe Biden. Ambassador Oren also provides important early insights on the Cabinet team the President-Elect is assembling and what that means for Israel and the Gulf nations, particularly in relation to the Islamic Republic of Iran. A must listen to episode of 'The Abraham Accords Podcast' for anyone who wants to get up to speed with recent history and the prospects for the Middle East in the next four years.
23 Nov 2020
Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to the US Ambassador to Israel
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone is a Senior Adviser to the US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. He is a key member of the Trump Administration facilitating the normalisation of relations between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain and currently manages the emerging Abraham Fund created to deploy billions of dollars to the region to enhance peace. Aryeh shares the experience of being in the Oval Office when President Donald Trump, Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to announce the agreement. He also talks on how the Accords can progress in the short and long term, the reality of other regional factors and the hope for a prosperous Middle East.
The Abraham Accords Podcast is hosted by Robert Curtis (CEO of Pipe Global) and Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem) who are Founding Members of the UAE-Israel Business Council created to promote trade, innovation and co-operation.
11 Nov 2020
Co-Hosts Robert Curtis & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum introduce the podcast, share hopes for the region and discuss a Biden Presidency's impact on Accords.
In this introductory episode to the new podcast series, co-hosts and founding members of the UAE-Israel Business Council, Robert Curtis and Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discuss how the normalization of relations between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain will impact the region in terms of business, tourism and more. We also discuss the spectre of a Joe Biden Presidency on the region, what it means for the Abraham Accords and a prediction for the coming weeks.
2 Nov 2020
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