Tag: Zionism

During the 1967 Six-Day War and 1973 Yom Kippur War, leaders in America's democratic socialist movement, including Michael Harrington and Bayard Rustin, were staunch allies of Israel.
The author addresses fellow Jews on the left and expresses their horror at the recent acts of anti-Semitism, including the brutal murders of innocent Jews by Hamas terrorists.
Comedian Sarah Silverman expressed her heartbreak and feeling of political homelessness amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
In this interview, Mohammed Zraiy, a Palestinian living in Gaza, describes the dire situation on the ground, with no electricity, internet, medicine, or basic supplies due to Israeli bombardment.
The author reflects on the current state of danger and suffering for both Israel and Jews worldwide, and the necessity of special prayers during such times.
The Etgar Quiz discusses various Jewish concepts and trivia questions.
The Hamas charter, created in 1987 and revised in 2017, sheds light on the group's decision to target innocent Jewish civilians.
The author discusses the response of different groups of people to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The author reflects on the recent Hamas invasion of southern Israel and its impact on the Israeli people.
The editor's note acknowledges the ongoing threats to Israel and the Jewish people and prays for the safety of the soldiers and civilians.
Daniel Koren, a former member of various Jewish organizations in Canada, has founded a new group called Allied Voices for Israel to combat anti-Jewish hatred by promoting Zionism on college campuses through trips to Israel, media fellowships, and summer retreats.
The article discusses the significance of Yiddish folklore and its connection to Jewish culture and literature.
"My Hijacking" by Martha Hodes is a personal account of the author's experience being held hostage on a hijacked plane by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) in 1970.
The author reflects on his journey in Jewish studies, starting with an interview with Gershom Scholem, who emphasized the need to breathe new life into the field.
The number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased last year, but anti-Israel activity on college campuses almost doubled, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased significantly last year.
"The Controversialist: Arguments with Everyone, Left Right and Center" by Martin Peretz is a book that explores the life and influence of the author, who bought The New Republic magazine in 1974.
Dana El Kurd, a political science professor and expert on the Palestinian national movement, will be discussing Mahmoud Abbas in a Zoom call cosponsored with Jewish Currents.
Naomi Klein, a progressive writer and activist, has written a new book called "Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World," in which she explores the similarities and differences between herself and Naomi Wolf, another well-known progressive writer.
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.
Although Hebrew is often seen as the victor over Yiddish as the language of the Jewish state, a new exhibition in New York City suggests that Hebrew has actually been influenced by Yiddish in various aspects.
The film "Golda," a biopic about Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, has received negative reviews.
The Mizrahi Black Panther party, founded in 1971 by Moroccan Jewish youth leaders, fought for racial justice and human rights in Israel and Palestine.
Future of Jewish is a publication dedicated to Judaism and Israel.
The discussion revolves around the Israeli historian Benny Morris and his changing views on Zionism and Israel.