Is it Problematic to Say ‘West Bank’?
We can defang the term ‘West Bank’ of its political connotations by simply using it in contexts that obviously describe the Jewish heartland.
Shadowed Dreams
A shadow cast on a dream, a purist’s nightmare. The heretic sees black, the delusional, white. Prophecy silenced in shades of grey. Like dreamers,…
Zionism’s Contradictions Stunt Our Growth
The caveats Zionist politicians make when rejecting partition betrays the shallowness of their thinking.
Are we Hearing the Stirrings of Amalek?
As Israel threatens US dominance in the Semitic region, distantly familiar forces of anti-Semitism appear to be emerging on the American right.
‘Horseshoe Theory’ Misses the Point
To confront the resurgence of Jew hatred effectively, we must reject both the erroneous symmetry of the horseshoe & the false safety of the political center.
Between Shushan & Washington
Trump frequently highlights Israel’s dependency on Washington, as if the notion of Israel defeating Iran alone would in & of itself threaten the US Empire.
The American Zionist Movement Needs Electoral Reform
For the Zionist movement to regain legitimacy & purpose, it behooves the AZM to allow space for a serious conversation about electoral reform.
Shock at Trump’s Behavior Exposes Political Naivety
Accepting Trump’s behavior, Israel can choose to remain a US vassal that gets dragged down with the empire or we can become an independent nation with a clear perception of its own interests.
Intra-Coalition Sparring Invokes/Mirrors Ancient Divides
According to the Ḥaredi view, the Zealots were the bad Jews; the extremist fringe who caused Israel’s destruction. But that’s not the only way to see it.
Trump’s Direct Talks with Hamas
While many nationalist Israelis & their Diaspora supporters have been euphoric over President Trump’s pro-Israel rhetoric, his administration’s direct talks with Hamas should jerk them awake.
No to the American ‘Riviera’ of Gaza
Resisting Trump’s plan to rule Gaza would go a long way in advancing Israel’s psychological liberation.
David Friedman’s ‘One Jewish State’
While some might claim to see similarities between Friedman’s ideas & many of those put forward by the Vision movement, a close reading of his book reveals deep unresolvable ideological differences.