May 31, 2021
May 25, 2021
***CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*** The Lonely Left: Exploring the complicated place of Progressive American Jewish Zionism
***CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS***
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.
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.
May 24, 2021
North American Jewish Groups Denounce Antisemitic Attacks in Wake of Hostilities Between Israel and Hamas
North American Jewish Groups Denounce Antisemitic Attacks in Wake of Hostilities Between Israel and Hamas
As North American Jewish denominations representing a significant majority of American Jewry, we join together to uniformly condemn rising incidences of antisemitism. We commend the many religious, civil society and political leaders of goodwill who have denounced these actions and are urging and implementing step to strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism and antisemitic attacks.
The recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas have only heightened the concern about antisemitism throughout the Jewish community. Let us be clear: it is not antisemitic to criticize Israeli policies or to express solidarity with the cause of Palestinian rights. It is antisemitic to hold all Jews accountable for Israel’s actions, to deny Israel’s right to exist, or to assault Jews on any pretense.
The recent Pew study of Jewish Americans found that three-quarters of respondents believe there is more antisemitism in the U.S. today than there was five years ago. Vandalism at synagogues, Jewish community centers, and other Jewish institutions; verbal, written and social media diatribes against Jews; and physical assaults on Jewish Americans are all becoming more common.
We unequivocally reject the voices of those who would perpetuate anti-Jewish hatred at this moment or any other. There can be no excuse or acceptance of such behavior or viewpoint, especially in a democracy founded on principles of religious freedom.
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