Balfour Declaration

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Opinion | Woodrow Wilson was a hero to Jews. What should we do with his racism?

Forward · 2 Jul 2020

Jonathan D. Sarna discusses the complex legacy of Woodrow Wilson in relation to Jewish history, highlighting Wilson's positive actions towards Jews such as supporting Louis Brandeis' Supreme Court nomination and endorsing the Balfour Declaration for a Jewish national home in Palestine.

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The War on History

Benny Morris in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Apr 2020

"The War on History" discusses the historical narrative surrounding Palestinian identity and the Palestinian national movement, particularly critiquing the leadership and actions of figures like Haj Muhammad Amin al-Husseini and the PLO under Yasser Arafat.

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Lawrence of Judea: T. E. Lawrence and the Deal of the Twentieth Century

Rick Richman in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

In this text, the focus is on T. E. Lawrence's involvement in the Middle East during World War I and the subsequent negotiations that took place, including his support for both the Arab Revolt and Zionism.

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Chaim of Arabia: The First Arab-Zionist Alliance

Rick Richman in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

In 1919, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann met with Emir Faisal, a key figure in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire, leading to an agreement where Arabs accepted the Balfour Declaration in exchange for Zionist support for an Arab state in Ottoman lands.

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Letters, Spring 2018

Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2018

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish history and culture.

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Miloš Zeman and the Czech Tradition of Supporting Israel When It Matters

Edward N. Luttwak in Tablet · 22 Jan 2018

Czech President Milo Zeman's support for Israel, following a tradition that began with the country's founding president Thomas Masaryk, who championed Jewish causes in the face of anti-Semitism.

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100 Years of Solicitude: Commemorating Balfour

Simon Gordon in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

The text discusses the commemoration of the Balfour Declaration's centenary, outlining British Prime Minister Theresa May's affirmation of support for Israel, including economic ties and security commitments, while also acknowledging unfinished business regarding peace and a two-state solution.

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"A National Home": Balfour's Centenary

Israel Policy Pod · 17 Nov 2017

Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano of IPF discuss the Balfour Declaration's significance with British history teacher Michael Davies, focusing on its impact on modern British society and the challenges of teaching this controversial topic in schools.

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"A National Home": Balfour's Centenary

Israel Policy Pod · 17 Nov 2017

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano discuss with UK history teacher Michael Davies the centenary of the Balfour Declaration and its implications in modern education.

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Mandatory Service: How the League of Nations Shaped Modern International Relations

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Nov 2017

Prof. Susan Pedersen from Columbia University discusses her book "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire," emphasizing the significance of exploring the British Mandate of Palestine within a broader international context.

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The “Is it Time to Retire the ‘Z Word’?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Nov 2017

On a podcast discussing the Balfour Declaration's centennial, Noah Efron, Gilad Halpern, and Charlotte Hall deliberate its ongoing controversy, Meretz party leaders claiming their party is no longer Zionist, and a Supreme Court ruling allowing stores to open on the Sabbath in Tel Aviv.

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The “Is it Time to Retire the ‘Z Word’?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Nov 2017

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Noah Efron, Gilad Halpern, and Charlotte Hall evaluate the centennial of the Balfour Declaration, with its continued controversy regarding the Jewish right to a national home in Palestine.

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Pax Britannica? The troubled legacy of Sykes-Picot

Tel Aviv Review · 11 Nov 2016

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Zion and Party Politics, 1944

Rafael Medoff in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2016

In 1944, American Zionism faced a pivotal moment as support for the cause shifted from a bipartisan stance to becoming a political battleground between Republicans and Democrats competing for Jewish votes.

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Islamic Jihad, Zionism, and Espionage in the Great War

Steven E. Aschheim in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2015

The text explores the intricate role of figures like Baron Max von Oppenheim in World War I, highlighting his involvement in German-Turkish politics and his plan for a global jihad involving the Muslim world against Europe.

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Original Sins

Ronald Radosh in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

The book "Original Sins" by journalist John Judis is a critical examination of President Harry Truman's Middle Eastern policy and the history of Zionism.

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Drowning in the Red Sea

Ruth R. Wisse in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In August 1929, Arab riots in Jerusalem and Palestine resulted in the deaths of over 400 Jews, leading to a complex response in the Jewish community.

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Railroads and Dragon’s Teeth

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The text discusses the role of Arab Bedouins in World War I, particularly in the context of the British defense of the Suez Canal against the Ottoman Empire and German-led forces.

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Remembering the Hebron Riots, 1929

Forward · 20 Aug 2004

In 1929, a series of violent pogroms targeted Jews in British-ruled Palestine, resulting in the deaths of 83 Jews and injuring hundreds.

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