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0 Literature Israel

Letters, Summer 2024

Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

In the "Letters, Summer 2024" section, David Lobron praises Maya Arad's novella "The Hebrew Teacher," likening it to Vladimir Nabokov's work and highlighting the depiction of marginalized characters in academia.

0 Politics Israel

‘Israelism,’ the progressive Jewish documentary roiling college campuses, gets digital release with Watermelon Pictures

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Jun

The documentary "Israelism" explores the Jewish generational divide over Israel and has become influential among pro-Palestinian activists on college campuses, sparking debates and controversies within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

Enlightenment and Conspiracy

Yehuda Kurtzer in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

"Israelism," a documentary by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the journeys of young American Jews Simone Zimmerman and Eitan from passionate advocates for Israel to outspoken critics.

0 Israel Antisemitism

I directed a controversial Israel documentary. Efforts to cancel Jonathan Glazer are a symptom of a bigger problem

Sam Eilertsen in Forward · 22 Mar

The article discusses the ongoing backlash faced by Jewish film director Jonathan Glazer after his controversial remarks at the Oscars criticizing Israel.

0 Communities Israel

Surprise! An end of year note NOT asking for funds…

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 31 Dec 2023

The author of Between The Lines, a Substack newsletter, expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support and highlights the success of the publication, which has published 160 posts, received over 435,000 views, and doubled its number of subscribers in 2023.

0 Politics Education

At Hunter’s ‘Israelism’ screening, the rabbi was rude, not the audience

Sarah Chinn in Forward · 20 Dec 2023

The article discusses a screening of the controversial film Israelism at Hunter College and the subsequent discussion moderated by Rabbi Andy Bachman.

0 Israel Television/Film

This documentary about American Jews and Israel has been canceled (and uncanceled) four times — and counting

Mira Fox in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

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.

0 Israel Television/Film

Rabbi invited to discuss controversial 'Israelism' film says he was ‘heckled, interrupted and yelled at’

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

A rabbi who was invited to discuss the controversial film "Israelism" at Hunter College was shouted down and heckled by students.

0 Israel Television/Film

Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan

Liam Dorrien in Moment · 11 Dec 2023

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.

0 Israel Politics

Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan

Liam Dorrien in Moment · 11 Dec 2023

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.

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‘Israelism:’ A Damning Critique Of How We Teach About Israel

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 3 Dec 2023

The article discusses the controversial documentary film, "Israelism," which gives voice to young American Jews who criticize the pro-Israel community for not providing them with a fuller picture of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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Cancel culture comes for a documentary about Jews critical of Israel

Mira Fox in Forward · 17 Nov 2023

The documentary film Israelism, which examines the challenges faced by young American Jews reconciling their connection to Israel with the realities faced by Palestinians, has faced a coordinated campaign to cancel its screenings at several universities.

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“Israelism” Review: The Dangers of Pro-Israel Indoctrination

Daniel Kushner in New Voices · 6 Sep 2023

The documentary "Israelism" explores the relationship between the American Jewish population and the state of Israel, challenging the pro-Israel upbringing that many American Jews have received.

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Were young American Jews lied to about Israel? A new documentary says yes

Mira Fox in Forward · 24 Feb 2023

The documentary "Israelism" explores how American Jewish institutions have portrayed Israel, emphasizing loyalty to the IDF and downplaying the darker aspects of the occupation.

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