Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
Zionism’s complexity ain’t simple. Many Jewish voices, left or right, challenge it. But let's not ignore how some distort history or undermine the real struggles within the community.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
Zionism’s complexity doesn’t justify oppression or erase historical injustice.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
Israel’s role isn’t as simple as some make it out to be, historical context matters.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
The history and complexity of Zionism isn’t as simple as some believe, and it’s important to recognize different perspectives within Jewish communities.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
In a conversation about his new book, *Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left*, Benjamin Balthaser explores the history of Jewish leftist anti-Zionism. Drawing on historical figures and voices from the American Jewish Left, Balthaser highlights how ant... [More info]
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
Sure, it's easy to reduce this issue to religion, but Zionism's colonial roots are too deep to ignore. The historical context here is complex, and Jewish anti-Zionism, often overlooked, has been an essential part of challenging imperialism for a century. Let's talk about those revolutionary voices.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
The idea that Israel's existence is divinely mandated oversimplifies history. We must confront Zionism's colonial and imperial roots, not hide behind religious justifications. Jewish anti-Zionism has long been a radical and revolutionary stance.
Benjamin Balthaser discusses Jewish anti-Zionism and its legacy in American Jewish Left
Si la gente entendiera lo que realmente dicen las escrituras, verían que el Estado de Israel es necesario y parte de un proceso divino. La historia de la humanidad y la región no se puede ver de forma simplista, es todo más complejo de lo que parece, y tiene un trasfondo histórico que no se debe ign...
"[A] famous movie, Exodus .. tells the story essentially as a US western, and so basically makes #Israel into a Gary Cooper film, where they're out in the desert taking on the indigenous people heroically.."
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