Colonialism

0 Communities History

Jews are part of the very fabric of the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Oct

This reflection responds to an argument put forward on social media, claiming that Jewish indigeneity to the Middle East is irrelevant in contemporary political contexts.

0 Politics Culture

Poem: Calling Congress

Guest Blogger in Lilith · 29 Oct

In this compelling and emotive poem, the guest blogger, under the pseudonym Rachel, expresses a passionate plea for peace and justice through the lens of a constituent reaching out to Congress.

0 Communities History

Meet all my White colonialist friends in Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Oct

Joshua Hoffman explores the narrative that casts Israelis as 'White colonialists,' humorously dissecting this stereotype by highlighting the diverse ancestries and migration stories of Jews in Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY): "Zionism is the ultimate form of liberation and decolonization."

Israel: State of a Nation · 18 Oct

In a powerful statement, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) asserts that Zionism is a profound expression of liberation and decolonization.

0 History Culture

Wait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish?

Jewish History Lectures · 15 Oct

The question of Christopher Columbus's Jewish ancestry has been a topic of scholarly discussion, recently invigorated by new DNA research findings.

0 History Israel

1920s Palestine: Corrections, Omissions, and Questions

Sam Aronow · 4 Oct

This video discusses various historical aspects of 1920s Palestine, addressing corrections and omissions from earlier narratives.

0 Politics History

This Israeli accepts the Palestinian people. Now what?

Sheri Oz in Future of Jewish · 1 Oct

Sheri Oz offers a provocative examination of the Palestinian national identity and its implications for peace with Israel.

0 Culture Israel

Crocodile Conflicts

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Sep

In "Crocodile Conflicts," Natan Slifkin discusses the controversial narrative around a crocodile exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, sparked by a critique from academic Elizabeth Bentley.

0 Culture Politics

Death of England review: ‘love and hate across the racial divide’

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Sep

"Death of England: A Trilogy" concludes with a powerful exploration of racial tensions and familial bonds in modern Britain, focusing on the dynamics between two women, Carly and Denise, tied by family and separated by racial history.

0 Politics Israel

A literary critic on why the ‘settler colonial’ framing is bad for Israel and Palestine

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Aug

Adam Kirsch critiques the application of the 'settler colonialism' framework to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging a narrative often used to justify pro-Palestinian activism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Zombie Anti-Zionism

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 31 Jul

The text discusses the historical context of Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda and its influence on global leftist discourse, especially in relation to Israel.

0 Israel History

The Palestinians' Dishonest Use of Maps

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 28 Jun

The essay criticizes the Palestinian propaganda's misleading use of maps to depict Israel as imperialist and colonialist.

0 Education Politics

“In the Middle of Fighting for Freedom We Found Ourselves Free” - June Jordan’s 1993 tribute to Audre Lorde, her sister-in-arms from the ’60s student protests and beyond

Alexis Pauline Gumbs in Jewish Currents · 29 May

June Jordan's 1993 tribute to Audre Lorde reflects on their shared activism in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, particularly during student protests at City University of New York (CUNY) in the late 1960s.

0 Education Politics

Middle East Studies

Sapir · 1 Mar

The text discusses the politicization of Middle East studies in academic circles, particularly focusing on the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and its response to the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Of “Good Jews” and Bad Binaries

Reviel Netz in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

The author reflects on a situation where his daughter's classmate accused her of glorifying colonialism because of her paintings inspired by her wife's childhood in an Israeli kibbutz attacked by Hamas.

0 Philosophy Politics

Why the Enlightenment Didn’t Go Very Far

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Jan

The article discusses the Enlightenment and its relevance today.

0 Politics History

Challenging Israel’s Legitimacy Also Challenges America’s

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 8 Jan

The text discusses the intense reaction in the United States to pro-Palestine activism and suggests that it stems from a fear that challenging Israel's legitimacy also challenges America's.

0 Israel Politics

Douglas Murray debunks 5 lies about Israel

Call Me Back · 30 Nov 2023

In this episode, Douglas Murray discusses his observations and viewpoints from spending a month in Israel amidst ongoing conflict.

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Meditations on Cixous - Four writers reflect on the feminist theorist’s work.

Jo Mrelli, aracelis girmay, Sarah Hamerschlag, and Jules Gill-Peterson in Jewish Currents · 28 Sep 2023

In this text, the writer reflects on Hélène Cixous, a feminist theorist, and her profound impact on their understanding of writing and identity.

0 Politics History

An Israeli’s Home Is His Fortress

Tel Aviv Review · 22 May 2023

Professor Hagar Kotef from SOAS, University of London, delves into her book "The Colonizing Self: Or, Home and Homelessness in Israel/Palestine," examining the idea of home in the context of Israeli settlements and the displacement of Palestinians.

0 History Communities

Bon Jew, Bad Jew

Bonjour Chai · 16 Dec 2021

This episode explores the historical relationship between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting both the shared experiences of discrimination and the complexities of colonial involvement.

0 History Education

The Spoils of Empire

Tel Aviv Review · 11 Oct 2021

Dr. Itay Lotem, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, explores the theme of colonial memory in Britain and France in his book, "The Memory of Colonialism in Britain and France: The Sins of Silence."

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The Spoils of Empire

Tel Aviv Review · 11 Oct 2021

In his new book, "The Memory of Colonialism in Britain and France: The Sins of Silence," Dr. Itay Lotem delves into Britain and France's remembrance of colonialism.

0 Israel Politics

How to Talk About Israel and Palestine

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 10 Jul 2019

The text discusses the importance of discussing Israel and Palestine thoughtfully and responsibly.

0 History Antisemitism

Jews, Colonialism and Whiteness: The Latin American Case

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Mar 2018

Dr. Martina Weisz examines the role of Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese colonial endeavors following their expulsion from these countries in the late 15th century.

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