The Lonely Left: Exploring the complicated place of Progressive American Jewish Zionism
It can be very lonely to stand in the world as an advocate for multiple commitments many consider incompatible. One such hybrid stance is Progressive Zionism, deemed racist by many American Progressives and considered suspect (or naïve) by many American Zionists. Those zero-sum approaches of extremist politics and "cancel culture" make even less imaginable a better day for Israelis and Palestinians, for Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews, and for Jewish Republicans and Jewish Democrats. Zionism commits to Theodor Herzl's two-fold vision: securing the right of the Jewish people to a state of our own AND building a national home worthy of Judaism's multi-millennia ethical legacy. The diverse voices collected in "The Lonely Left" explore the unique and often-lonely experience of American Jews within all the worlds they consider home.
Do you have something you’ve written that would fit this collection? If so, the deadline is #June15, and contributions of 500-700 (plus or minus) words IN .DOC FORMAT should be sent to thelonelyleft@gmail.com. Previously published material is welcome, including prayers, poems, and essays.