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As Habonim Dror camps open space for anti-Zionist views, some families push back

JL;DR SUMMARY As part of an evolving approach to fostering inclusiveness and addressing complex political realities, Habonim Dror North America—a historically Zionist youth movement—introduced a new principle welcoming non-Zionist and anti-Zionist perspectives in 2025. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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ZionismSocial JusticeJewish CampAnti ZionismInclusionIsrael PalestineHabonim DrorParental ConcernsYouth MovementCollective Liberation

Places mentioned

Colorado, United States
"Joanna ended up receiving a refund and sending her daughter to Camp Ramah, a Jewish camp in Colorado affiliated with the Conservative movement."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Although initially drawn to the Habonim Dror movement because of its youth-led aspect, Joanna, who lives in Los Angeles, felt concern over the lack of information available regarding the pillar."
Santa Monica, California, United States
"Micah Lotan, a 17-year-old camper from Santa Monica who identifies with Reform Judaism, has attended Gilboa since 2019."
Maryland, United States
"Wallach, who attended Camp Moshava in Hartford County, Maryland."
New York, United States
"For campers in another Habonim Dror camp, however, the new pillar wasnt mentioned at all. Eliana Wallach, a 17-year-old New Yorker who identifies with Reform Judaism, had never heard of the pillar before."
Canada
"Habonim Dror North America runs educational programs at six camps in the U.S. and Canada."

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