Harvard professor Derek Penslar faced criticism for his book "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the emotions that have influenced Zionist thought and practice.

Derek Penslar, a Jewish history professor at Harvard, is writing a book called "Zionism: An Emotional State" that explores the history of Jewish nationalism from an emotional perspective.

Professor Derek Penslar of Harvard University is working on a new book titled "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the history of Jewish nationalism from an emotional perspective.