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.

"The reader cannot but admire his faith, tenacity and dedication, and his refusal to let go of his quest for peaceful coexistence, despite what he describes as the despair among people on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ‘My response to this – and the answer shared by many of my colleagues in Israel – is that we must not lose faith and give up!’ he insists. Of the many great stories in this book, one of my favorites is his role in the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Israel in 2000 at the peak of a revolution in Catholic-Jewish relations. His description of the pontiff’s prayer at the Western Wall, touching the stones, and placing a note in a crack in which he asks God for forgiveness is incredibly moving. Kronish established good relationships with a wide range of religious figures – Jews, Christians and Muslims of many denominations, and others, including the Dalai Lama, whom he had the honor of hosting in Israel." - The Jerusalem Report

"The Other Peace Process is a goldmine of practical information learned within Israel and from similar collaborative interreligous efforts in Northern Ireland and the global network Religions for Peace. But from the perspective of this newsletter, we especially value Rabbi Kronish’s reporting on his work with AFR and International Abrahamic Network (IAN) colleagues like Jerusalem Professor Mohammed Dajani Daudi, founder of the Wasatia movement of centrist Islam, and Kadi Dr. Iyad Zahalka the chief judge of the Sharia courts of the State of Israel, whom we have met several times. He also cites the pioneering interreligious work of Jerusalem’s Rabbi Michael Melchior, with whom we have also worked and may be the closest person to Jewish sainthood if there is such a thing. The Other Peace Process should be on the desk of every official and Track Two peacemaker for Israel-Palestine. It is a basic reference work for all of us." - Abrahamic Family Reunion

"[T]he richness and value of this narrative comes from his sharing the learnings about authentic and meaningful dialogue gained from his several decades of organizing interreligious encounters as director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel. He exhibits a contemporary understanding of how such encounters need to operate with his strong insistence on use of social media as part of their process…. Kronish presents a detailed and from my own experience a realistic assessment of the difficulties and pitfalls of generating lasting interreligious understanding and collaboration…. The volume also includes a very useful bibliography (including in the extensive footnotes). This bibliography can prove quite useful for anyone who wishes to go more in depth regarding the Israeli-Palestinian relationship…. I have profited greatly from my reading of this volume Others I believe who take it up will enjoy a similar experience." - Profiles in Catholicism