Tag: Zionism

The article discusses the negative portrayal of Israel and Zionism on social media during the May 2021 conflict between Israel and Hamas.
This text explores themes of Jewish identity, Zionism, and the challenges faced by Jews throughout history.
In this editorial, the author discusses the importance of free speech and intellectual diversity in Jewish communal conversations.
The author discusses how Israel is often overlooked as a decolonized nation born out of the same messy process as other postcolonial states.
This article is a response to Paul O'Brien, the executive director of Amnesty International USA, who stated that American Jews don't want Israel to be a Jewish state, but rather a safe Jewish space.
In "Days of Redemption" by Arieh Saposnik, the author explores the concept of redemption in Zionist thought.
In Andrew Lawler's book "Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City," he explores the history of archaeological expeditions in Jerusalem and the quest for ancient Jewish treasures.
In an interview, Natan Sharansky discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its significance.
The structure of Jewish communal life is creating barriers for rabbis to become visionary leaders, hindering their ability to address moral challenges and opportunities.
The article discusses the need to rebrand and revitalize Zionism for the younger generation in order to combat rising anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism.
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue criticizes Reform rabbinic students for signing an open letter that was critical of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.
The text discusses the controversial topic of the Deir Yassin massacre, which has been used as a rallying cry against Zionism and Israel for many years.
In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the concept of liberal Zionism and its relevance in 2022.
The article proposes the idea of a "Prep Year in Israel" program for American Jewish high school graduates, similar to the gap year programs in Israel for Orthodox and rabbinical students.
The Hanukkah story can offer lessons for combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism in modern times.
The advice given to a Jewish freshman includes tips for handling anti-Semitic remarks and misconceptions at university.
The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three major Jewish organizations.
In a recent op-ed for the Washington Post, Elisha Wiesel, son of the late Elie Wiesel, discusses the honoring of his father through a sculpture of his likeness in the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
Silan, a thick, chocolatey syrup made from dates, has become a popular alternative to honey in Israel.
The article discusses various topics, including the author's experiences in Paris, the Dreyfus affair, and the film J'Accuse by Roman Polanski.
American Jewish leaders have neglected to provide meaningful content in Jewish education and engagement, resulting in a disconnect between American Jews and their rich Jewish heritage.
The debate surrounding Zionism and Judaism focuses on whether opposing Zionism makes one un-Jewish.
The University of North Carolina's decision to have graduate student Kylie Broderick teach an undergraduate course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sparked controversy.
In this exchange, the author of the novel "The Netanyahus" defends his work against a negative review.
In an 1897 essay called "The Jewish State and the Jewish Problem," Ahad Ha'am, a Zionist writer, argued that Judaism does not need an independent state but rather conditions favorable to its development, such as a settlement of Jews working in various fields.