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How a socialist Valentine’s Day mixer turned into a messy debate over Zionism

JL;DR SUMMARY A socialist Valentine’s Day mixer in Brooklyn, organized by the Democratic Socialists of America, unexpectedly sparked a heated debate over Zionism, reflecting broader tensions within leftist circles. 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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BrooklynZionismSocial MediaPinkwashingCultural DebateDsaSiloTel Aviv NightlifeSocialist Mixer

Places mentioned

New York, United States
"When the New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America colloquially known as the DSA announced a Valentines Day themed mixer, things immediately went off the rails."
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"The latter complaint is rooted in an article from New York Jewish Week in which the clubs founder, Alex Neuhasen, talks about Tel Aviv nightlife as one of the inspirations for the venues late-night hours."
Berlin, Germany
"Trance raves, which are indeed popular in Tel Aviv, are also popular in Berlin, which is known for its trance scene, as well as most major cities."

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