Self Determination

0 Politics Ethics

Ariel Beery in Future of Jewish · 12 Nov

Ariel Beery's essay challenges the morality of anti-Zionist Jews, who participate in American democracy while opposing Jewish self-determination 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 Politics Culture

No, we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism.’ We should take it back.

Zack Bodner in JTA · 17 Oct

Zack Bodner argues against retiring the term 'Zionism,' amidst global and campus opposition, suggesting that it represents not just a political movement but also Jewish self-pride and self-determination.

0 Politics Israel

Palestinian Liberation After the Destruction of Gaza

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 10 Oct

In an in-depth discussion hosted by Jewish Currents, a panel consisting of authors and activists explores the complexities and future of Palestinian liberation, focusing on issues such as the impact of Israeli policies, the role of American Jews, and international solidarity.

0 Politics Israel

A two-state solution may seem like a distant dream. Here's why it shouldn't be

Ibrahim Dalalsha in Forward · 8 Oct

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ibrahim Dalalsha argues for the revitalization of the two-state solution as the only sustainable way forward for Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Campuses are banning discrimination against Zionists. That's good news for the pro-Palestinian camp

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 7 Sep

Colleges and universities, like NYU and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, are implementing new policies to prevent discrimination against Zionists, recognizing an overlap between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Politics Culture

Brooklyn Book Banning

Bonjour Chai · 5 Sep

In this episode, Joshua Leifer discusses the controversy surrounding his book event cancellation in Brooklyn due to a mistaken association with Zionism and explores the broader implications of this incident amidst increasing polarization in Jewish discourse.

0 Antisemitism Politics

In groundbreaking new policy, Facebook says calling someone a 'Zionist pig' is antisemitic

Mira Fox in Forward · 9 Jul

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has updated its policy to classify the term "Zionist" as hate speech when used in specific contexts like dehumanizing comparisons or calls for harm.

0 Israel Antisemitism

News Flash: If you hate most Jews, you are a Nazi.

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish · 9 Jun

The essay discusses the issue of equating hatred of Jews with Nazism, focusing on the anti-Semitic nature of hating Zionists and Israel.

0 Israel Communities

Resilience Is a Threat

Sapir · 1 Jun

The discussion revolves around the concept of resilience within the Jewish community, particularly in the face of ongoing threats and challenges.

0 Israel Education

In our name: A message from Jewish students at Columbia University

Forward Staff in Forward · 8 May

Jewish students at Columbia University penned a message, emphasizing their pride in their Jewish identity and their support for Zionism as part of their heritage and connection to Israel.

0 Israel History

Things Worth Remembering: ‘We Will Fight with Stones in Our Hands’

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 21 Apr

The text discusses the historical context of Israel's struggles for independence and security, highlighting Golda Meir's speech in 1948 emphasizing the Jewish people's right to self-determination in their historic homeland.

0 Israel Politics

Israel should be the poster child for 'woke' progressives.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Mar

The text discusses how Israel embodies values often championed by 'woke' progressives, despite criticism from some in that community.

0 Israel Politics

Sorry, but There Is No Two-State Solution

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 13 Feb

The author argues against the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, claiming that it is a step towards another Lebanon and would doom the Zionist project.

0 Israel History

Zionism: A Call for Moral and Spiritual Integrity

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Feb

In this article, the author discusses the perception and understanding of Zionism in Israel and around the world.

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Is Zionism the Problem?

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 19 May 2021

The article discusses the history of the anti-Zionist left in Israel, focusing on the Matzpen movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

0 Antisemitism Israel

With backing of liberal Jewish leaders, new definition distances Israel criticism from claims of antisemitism

Forward · 16 Mar 2021

In response to ongoing debates about the boundaries of antisemitism, the Nexus Task Force, supported by prominent liberal Jewish leaders, has proposed a new definition that distinguishes most criticism of Israel and Zionism from antisemitic behavior.

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The Israel-Morocco deal normalizes occupation

Forward · 12 Dec 2020

Morocco's agreement to normalize relations with Israel has been seen by some as a prize for its recognition of American sovereignty over Western Sahara.

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The Law of the Baby

Barbara U. Meyer in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

"The Law of the Baby" by Mara H. Benjamin is a philosophical exploration of the nature of obligation in Judaism, using the experience of motherhood as a lens.

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My People, Our History

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jun 2020

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the Palestinian national struggle against Israel and various international forces that have hindered their self-determination.

0 Israel History

A Normal Israel?

Shlomo Avineri in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

Michael Brenner's book explores the complex history of the Zionist movement's quest for a "normal" Israel, highlighting the diverse views within early Zionism.

0 Israel Politics

Starving for Zion

Gideon Shimoni in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Chaim Gans, a political philosopher and law professor at Tel Aviv University, makes a notable contribution with his book "A Just Zionism: On the Morality of the Jewish State," which revisits and refashions the liberal argument supporting Zionism.

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