Tag: Zionism

Mordecai Kaplan, a prominent figure in modern American Judaism, kept a journal from 1913 to 1981, offering insights into his evolving views and the challenges he faced in reconstructing Judaism for the modern world.
In the Winter 2023 issue of the Jewish Review of Books, editor Abraham Socher discusses an essay by Hillel Halkin that challenges the idea of Jews as the chosen people and questions whether Israel has failed to become a normal nation.
Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One," critiques American Jewish support for Israel and the Zionist project.
In this response to Hillel Halkin, the author challenges Halkin's criticism of right-wing Zionist parties and the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.
In this article, several thinkers respond to Hillel Halkin's essay about the new Israeli government.
Chef Michael Solomonov, known for popularizing Israeli cuisine in the US, discusses the importance of food in Jewish culture and its connection to Jewish identity and Zionism.
The text discusses Sally Abed's perspective on recent events, including the appointment of a new Minister with a controversial past, and explores the idea of a new leftist movement involving Jews and Palestinians without Zionism.
The text discusses the election results and the appointment of a new Minister in charge of the police who has a picture of a man who murdered Palestinian worshippers on his wall.
Tom Stoppard, a renowned British playwright, has recently written a play called "Leopoldstadt" based on the discovery of his Jewish heritage and his family's escape from the Holocaust.
This article reflects on Theodor Herzl's essay "The Menorah," in which he uses the story of Hanukkah to explore the reclaiming of Jewish identity in the face of anti-Semitism.
In his book "Enemies, a Love Story," Prof. Hillel Cohen from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem explores Mizrahi Jewish politics in relation to Palestinian Arabs and Ashkenazi Jews from the emergence of Zionism to modern times.
In this discussion, Prof. Hillel Cohen explores the historical and contemporary relationship between Mizrahi Jews, Palestinian Arabs, and Ashkenazi Jews.
Israeli Prime Ministers David Ben-Gurion, Menachem Begin, and Benjamin Netanyahu are known for their love of books.
Lizzy Savetsky has stepped down from the cast of The Real Housewives of New York (RHONY) after experiencing antisemitic attacks.
The author reflects on a moment in Jerusalem where they experienced fear during a rocket attack incident, highlighting the anxiety and dread felt despite being safe.
The author recounts a visit from their Israeli great-uncle Munia in 1987.
With elections approaching in the United States and Israel, Canadian Jews seek insight into the political landscapes of these nations with significant Jewish populations.
This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance to Jews.
A report discusses the experiences of Jewish students at George Washington University, which has been described as a hotspot of antisemitism and hatred towards Israel.
A.B. Yehoshua, an acclaimed writer who recently passed away, was known for his wry and comedic novels.
"Frenemies, A Love Story" by Jeffrey Herf is a fascinating history of the international and domestic politics surrounding Israel's founding.
Anita Shapira, a historian and author, reflects on her journey to becoming a historian of Israel in her newly published memoir, "It Was Like This."
Ilana Pardes, the author of the biography "Ruth: A Migrant's Tale," explores the story of Ruth in the Book of Ruth, highlighting her transformation from a foreigner to the founding mother of the Davidic dynasty.
Vintage Israeli-made Rosh Hashanah cards offer a unique perspective on Israeli history and the changing trends and events of the time.
The World Zionist Organization recently commemorated the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, which was initiated by Theodor Herzl.