News for Zionism Just get yourself free!Blake Flayton of G. Washington U, has founded the New Zionist Congress to fight for Jewish pride in America. There's a better way. Op-ed. The forgotten roots of Modern ZionismIt is a misrepresentation of history to state that Zionism was a secular movement and that Orthodox rabbis opposed early Zionism. Op-ed. Jews and Gentile politicsHistory shows how Jewish political and intellectual movements are systematically corrupted when hijacked by general society. Op-ed. U of C, Riverside professor says 'Zionism politically toxified our schools'Dylan Rodriguez, a University of California, Riverside professor, claims backlash proves ‘very toxicity’ of Zionism. Who are the New Zionists in America?David L. Graizbord talks about his new book: "The New Zionists: Young American Jews, Jewish National Identity, and Israel". Unintentional heroesIt was one of the biggest disastrous errors in the history of Zionism. Perhaps that is why as the years went by, it was forgotten.Opinion. The varied names of Eretz YisraelThe choice of different names and their use for a person or object conveys love for unique characteristics. So it is with our land. The Zionist left and the PLO flag - 'Palestine from the river to the sea'?Partners for Progressive Israel used the PLO flag with that message in Arabic, but failed to translate or explain it. Op-ed. To the Esteemed Rabbis of the Agudath Israel of America OrganizationThe recent "Statement of Agudath Israel of America on Haredi Principles." both profoundly saddens and frightens me. An Open Letter. Seriously considering the “A” word?US Jews never envisaged a time when they would need to seriously consider leaving the US and making Israel their permanent home. Op-ed. In memory of Joyce Green: "They gave us the strength to continue"Former MK Katz, Founder of Beit El Institutions and Arutz Sheva, writes in memory of Joyce Green, who passed away this week. What to teach (and not teach) your children about IsraelWhat is in short supply,is in-depth learning about Zionism that will counteract the media and define the justice of Israel’s cause.Op-ed. Are Beinart and Rogen the handwriting on the wall for Diaspora Jewry?The important question to ask regarding these two US Jews' outrageous statements is if they are indicative of where US Jewry is headed.Op-ed Reflections of a Noahide on Jewish self-hatredThe Almighty must be really looking after the Jews if they survive despite being few, persecuted and sabotaged by a fifth column.Op-ed. My dear friend Sami rests in JerusalemMy love, respect, solidarity and moral, cultural and even religious closeness with the Jewish people, comes from people like Sami. Opinion. Peace by PieceThe most troubling aspect of the 'Peace Process' is that we have made it into a process. Op-ed. A Juneteenth lesson For ZionistsThe story of Tel Chai is as inspiring as the Alamo. We should use Juneteenth as a blueprint for celebrating Yom Tel Chai each year. Op-ed 'Zionism is Racism' - the underpinning of Israel's delegitimizationAfter the resolution’s 1975 adoption, Zionism assumed mythical proportions as a cause of most world problems. Op-ed.The long arm of the 1975 UN declaration "Zionism equals Racism"The resolution lost its legal status in 1991, but the hostility it generated toward Israel among UN members continues unabated. Op-ed. Response to op-ed "Jewish leaders are failing our youth"The failure of Diaspora Jewish leadership to attract Jewish youth is because today’s spiritless leaders of Diaspora Jewry have taken the Zion out of Zionism, transforming it into an “ism” like any other, burying its connection to aliyah. This year it's "Home Haatzma'ut"The big question is not what we cannot do on this special day but, what CAN we do? How can we commemorate and celebrate this incredibly awesome day? The consequences of the San Remo Conference - 100 years later.Recounting the 100th anniversary of the San Remo Conference. April 25, 1920. Hindsight, in this case, is hard to bear. So much sympathy for dead Jews - how about some empathy for live ones?Jews and non-Jews alike prefer too often to shed phony crocodile tears of sympathy for dead Jews of the Holocaust, but find it difficult to empathize with the imperfect live variety, trying to survive in Israel. Z is for Zionism: A children's book to counter anti-Israel propagandaHow to introduce your children to the true, inspiring story of Israel and the Jewish people. Knowledge and identification will help protect them from the anti-Israel/anti-Semitic propaganda to which they are exposed, even in kindergarten.The Book and the Sword: Remembering two Americans who loved Zion and the Jewish PeopleShira Kassell became a poet of Jerusalem. Joshua Stampfer fought in the Haganah. Both are symbols of US Jewry's contributions to Israel. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was A ZionistDr. King loved the Jewish People, and the Jewish people loved him. Being Zionist in some NY circles is like walking into a lion's denSusie Linfield was at a pleasant, tony New York dinner party until she realized she was in the lion's den as the only Zionist present willing to speak up. And that inspired her book. Did Zionism die in 1967?Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen tries to re-instill a sense of Zionism for Jews in Israel and around the world. Zubin Mehta – so soon?It is really hard to imagine Israel Philharmonic concerts without Zubin Mehta's figure on the podium at the opening of the season. Love of music, Israel and the Jewish people came together in one genius. Arab-American Researchers: Arab narratives on Zionism are false'The Arabs have become nihilistic with regard to Israel because they focused on annihilating Israel instead of building state from start.' Muslim historian claims Zionism rooted in Protestant beliefsMuslim historian on PA TV claims ancient Jews adopted Aramaic from Canaanites, Torah was originally written in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Trump's granddaughter goes to Orthodox sleepaway campIvanka Trump's daughter Arabella is learning about Zionism and Torah and Modern Orthodoxy in 'Morasha Mania' sleepaway camp. Watch: Youth connect to '2019 Zionism'Sovereignty Movement holds conference exposing Israeli youth to ideas of modern Zionism. Jewish intersectionalityYou don't have to go far to see the only progressive movement in the entire Middle East. Swedish PM to visit Malmo after chants of ‘crushing Zionism’Stefan Lofven says he will visit city to discuss chants about 'crushing Zionism' by supporters of his party at a rally there. The Torah is not ‘politically correct’: On AntisemitismThe radical Left and liberal Progressive's supposed opposition to antisemitism is dangerous. Burying Herman Wouk and burying his ZionismThe Washington Post, The New York Times, The Jerusalem Post as well as wire services and other newspapers all managed to leave Zionism out of their summations of Wouk's life. Except that Zionism is what guided his life. Sorry, Rashida Tlaib: Israel was not a consolation prize for JewsIn Tliab's imagined version of history, after the Holocaust, the Jews were awarded a consolation prize — the establishment of Israel — at the expense of those already living there. Not so, Rashida. 120 Years of Zionism Exhibition flies to FloridaFamous poster exhibition from Ben-Gurion Airport transferred to Florida for Israel's 71st Independence Day celebrations. To whom does the land of Israel belong? Ask Robert F. KennedyRobert F. Kennedy wrote a clear explanation of British perfidy and collusion with the Arabs against Israel in 1948. The “Two State Solution,” is the lingering result of the British and Arab collusion to destroy Eretz Israel. From the Hebrew press: The truth about IsraelWhat would happen if the 19th century Zionist thinkers and visionaries could see us today? Well, it all depends. Rouhani urges Mideast states to 'drive back Zionism'Iran president addresses ME countries. 'If we have a problem in the region today, its roots are either with Zionism or America's arrogance.' Anti-Zionism is to blameRefuting every anti-Israel slander is a losing game. Defending Israel’s sovereignty is consensus Zionism, not fascismIm Tirtzu, Israel’s largest grassroots Zionist organization, wants to hear from the various parties as to where they stand on the fundamental Zionist issues. 'Zionist Calendar' launched for Diaspora JewryMobile application features calendar marking significant historical events both before and after establishment of State of Israel. What is that Zionism idea all about? A primer for Jewish studentsWhile national liberation movements are usually viewed in a favorable light, that of perhaps the most oppressed people this planet has ever known- Zionism--is increasingly regarded as illegitimate. How to fight anti-Zionists and SJP with the facts. Zionist Library inaugurated in Gush EtzionNew in Gush Etzion: Unique library with writings on Zionism and its forefathers inaugurated in presence of Natan and Avital Sharansky. For Jeremy Corbyn: A true sense of British ironyThere are sound reasons for granting Jeremy Corbyn the British Zionist of the Year award. A Jabotinsky Zionist reply to Ronald LauderIs Israel really "tarnishing the sacred value of equality" as Lauder wrote in the New York Times? Nation-State Law – The Inferiority Complex of the RightStop blinking and stop apologizing. The State of Israel is the state of the Jewish nation. The definition of Israel as a Jewish state not only isn’t racist, but actually the racism is found among those who libel it with such accusations Connecting young Jews in Diaspora with IsraelMarriage of Israeli-American woman to European football player illustrates need to strengthen Jewish identity in Israel, says Lavi Olami. 'Zionism is in the residents' blood here'Nursery school teacher: 'Who guarantees we get to kindergarten safely?' Sdot Negev mayor: '1,000 missiles won't stop us from settling here.' The Holocaust did not legitimize ZionismIf international public opinion does not understand that Jews deserved Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in 1933 no less than in 1948, it will infer that Zionism owes its legitimacy to Hitler. Never leaving - no matter what!We are all American citizens and could easily hop on a plane with the kids and grandkids. What do you say? Good idea? When UK's much-hated Foreign Sec. Ernest Bevin supported ZionismA little known story about the UK Foreign Secretary who opposed the establishment of the Jewish State in 1948. Manfred Gerstenfeld interviews Dr. Ronnie Fraser, anti-academic boycott activist. Was Mordechai a Zionist?A fresh perspective on Mordechai the Jew. Toby Willig, beloved Emunah leader, passes away in JerusalemJerusalem and Emunah will miss the idealistic and indefatigable Toby, initiator of many projects and good deeds. Funeral details below. |
