Tag: Erin Axelman

The article discusses a screening of the controversial film Israelism at Hunter College and the subsequent discussion moderated by Rabbi Andy Bachman.
The documentary film Israelism, which explores the experiences of two young American Jews in the West Bank and criticizes major American-Jewish organizations, has faced repeated attempts to cancel its screenings.
A rabbi who was invited to discuss the controversial film "Israelism" at Hunter College was shouted down and heckled by students.
The film "Israelism" follows the stories of two young American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who were initially raised to unconditionally love Israel but grew disillusioned after witnessing the mistreatment of Palestinians.
The movie Israelism, directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the experiences of two American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, as they become disillusioned with Israel's treatment of Palestinians.