Tag: Zionism debate

The Tragic Israel Wedge: NYC Mayor’s Anti-Israel Rhetoric Sparks Jewish Concern and Division

August 8, 2026

In recent weeks, tensions have escalated in New York City as Islamist mayor Zohran Mamdani has openly embraced rhetoric that demonizes Israel and the Jewish community. His recent video, filled with inflammatory accusations against Israelis,…

Can We Make Anti-Zionism as Taboo as Anti-Semitism?

August 7, 2026

The growing hostility toward Zionism has sparked intense debate, particularly within circles that support Israel. Critics argue that anti-Zionism often serves as a proxy for anti-Jewish sentiment, a dynamic that has long been exploited by…

Anti-Israel Progressive Apologizes for ‘Centering’ Antisemitism After Left-Wing Backlash

August 7, 2026

Melat Kiros, the Democratic congressional nominee for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, faced swift backlash from progressive activists after making remarks during a nationally televised interview that drew criticism for what some perceived as centering antisemitism.…

Herzl grandparents’ reburial reveals Zionism’s inherited roots

August 6, 2026

Israel reburied the remains of Theodor Herzl’s grandparents, Shimon Leib and Rivka Herzl, at Mount Herzl, enriching the history of the nation. Among the burial plots of Zionist leaders on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, one finds…

Jewish Federations dismisses comms adviser after JNS reports he recommended avoiding the term ‘Zionism’

August 5, 2026

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) announced the termination of its professional relationship with a communications consultant following an exclusive report by JNS. The report indicated that Matthew Berger, executive director of JFNA’s “Project…

Jewish Federations’ Project Halo Head Advises Avoiding ‘Zionism’ in Communications

August 5, 2026

During its annual youth leadership retreat in Minneapolis on August 4, 2026, the Jewish Federations of North America’s executive director of the “Project Halo” communications initiative, Matthew Berger, advised attendees to “avoid ‘Zionism'” in their…

EAT Rules Anti-Zionism Protected Belief in David Miller Victory

August 5, 2026

A landmark ruling by the UK’s Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that anti-Zionist beliefs are protected under the Equality Act. The EAT overturned the University of Bristol’s appeal against an earlier Employment Tribunal decision,…

Anti-Zionism: A Mad Denial of History

August 5, 2026

Contemporary anti-Zionism, expressed by both Jews and non-Jews, resonates with the unreasoning madness depicted in Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking-Glass” where Alice declares, “I don’t want to go among mad people,” only to be told…

UK Employment Appeal Tribunal rules anti-Zionist beliefs meet protected philosophical belief criteria, deeming dismissal of professor David Miller discriminatory and disproportionate.

August 5, 2026

A UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has issued a ruling affirming that Dr. David Miller’s specific anti-Zionist beliefs qualify as protected philosophical beliefs under the Equality Act 2010. The EAT upheld the earlier decision of…

Author urges moving beyond Zionism after opposition parties declare next government a “Zionist government”

August 4, 2026

The upcoming government’s self-description as a “Zionist government” by opposition parties resonates deeply within the political discourse, raising questions about the current trajectory. This declaration seems to echo a growing sentiment, perhaps even a desire…