I wrote the article below in 2012; I am republishing it to mark Yom Ha’Atzma’ut; Israel’s 78th anniversary, which starts on the evening of April 21 this year, and which includes officially honoring a rabbi whose name has literally become the word in Hebrew for flattening Palestinian dwellings,
Decades ago, I challenged a college history teacher to define Zionism, and he couldn't. Now, as you demonstrate, the definition is more "up for grabs" for many of us. I like your cautionary formulation: "the Zionism of a hundred years ago should not be seen as providing today’s solutions"
Decades ago, I challenged a college history teacher to define Zionism, and he couldn't. Now, as you demonstrate, the definition is more "up for grabs" for many of us. I like your cautionary formulation: "the Zionism of a hundred years ago should not be seen as providing today’s solutions"
Exactly. The only way to even describe Zionism is as a historical process. Or, something sketchy like "Jews 'returning' to the 'Land of Israel'".
Why is Israeli policy now a holy war? From Herzl’s secular plans to "God on speed dial" coalitions, discover the "God Trick." Read the full story now.
https://austinsikora.substack.com/p/the-god-trick?r=32cg97&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Excellent piece - thanks for reposting!