anti-Zionism

Does my alma mater deserve an F in antisemitism?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 17, 2024
(RNS) — If antisemitism is a test, what does it mean for a college to fail?

The anti-Zionist Jews countering mainstream support for Israel

By Yonat Shimron — March 11, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Pro-Israel Jews have denounced anti-Zionists as antisemitic and not really Jewish. But the ranks of this group are growing, and their criticism of Israel is catching on among younger U.S. Jews.

When is criticism of Israel antisemitic? A scholar of modern Jewish history explains

By Joshua Shanes — January 31, 2024
(The Conversation) — In recent years, the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism has taken on renewed importance and competing definitions of antisemitism have emerged. What is antisemitism?

After menu is deemed antisemitic, eatery throws Shabbat dinner for Jewish neighbors

By Fiona André — January 29, 2024
NEW YORK (RNS) — Palestinian restaurateurs tried to set the record straight after cheekily naming seafood section of the menu 'From the River to the Sea.'

Shaul Magid on reviving Jewish exile as a counterweight to Zionism

By Yonat Shimron — December 21, 2023
(RNS) — In a new book, the Dartmouth scholar argues exile can be seen as an equally positive and constructive Jewish identity.

How anti-Zionism became anti-Judaism

By Mark Silk — December 19, 2023
(RNS) — Once dismissed by many Jews, Zionism has become part and parcel of the lived experience of Judaism.

Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism

By Omar Suleiman — December 8, 2023
(RNS) — Equating the two is designed to stifle criticism and instill fear in those who speak out, Jews and non-Jews alike. 

In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in massive Free Palestine march

By Whitney Bauck — November 6, 2023
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The DC gathering was one of dozens taking place around the world Saturday demanding a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Title VI complaint alleges ongoing antisemitism at CUNY

By Richa Karmarkar — July 28, 2022
NEW YORK (RNS) — Jewish students and faculty are calling attention to what they say is a rise in antisemitism across CUNY campuses.

The UN’s positions on Israel are not gospel. Why do Christians cite them?

By David Michaels — July 7, 2022
(RNS) — How can we explain important church groups’ preoccupation with, and stridency on, Israel?

BDS goes full antisemite

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 12, 2022
(RNS) — Stop worrying if there is a hyphen in antisemitic. This is it.

ADL chief’s attack on left-leaning organizations criticized as dangerous

By Yonat Shimron — May 3, 2022
(RNS) — The speech by ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt signaled a new, more combative focus on what he called anti-Zionist extremists.

Protesting Zionism, climate activist group won’t rally in DC with Jewish groups

By Yonat Shimron — October 20, 2021
(RNS) — The statement shocked many Jewish groups who said the position essentially excludes Jews.

Younger Jews see no contradiction in speaking up for Palestinians

By Alejandra Molina — May 28, 2021
(RNS) — Younger American Jews are using social media to publicly question their relationship to Israel and Zionism in the wake of the violence that killed at least a dozen people in Israel and hundreds in Gaza.

British Labour Party struggles to root out anti-Semitism

By guest — May 6, 2016
(RNS) The scandal stems from an unapologetic criticism of Israel for its actions in the occupied territories and elsewhere.
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