Gil Troy – American Historian

Troy’s Latest Book: The Zionist Ideas

January 12, 2019 by admin

The most comprehensive Zionist collection ever published, The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland—Then, Now, Tomorrow sheds light on the surprisingly diverse and shared visions for realizing Israel as a democratic Jewish state. Building on Arthur Hertzberg’s classic, The Zionist Idea, Gil Troy explores the backstories, dreams, and legacies of more than 170 passionate Jewish visionaries—quadruple Hertzberg’s original …

I CALLED OUT ALICE WALKER’S JEW-HATRED AGAIN, AND SHE CONFIRMED IT – AGAIN

January 11, 2019 by admin

Last week, the Alice Walker antisemitism controversy shifted from the New York Times to the History News Network (HNN). This time, legendary novelist Walker and a historian stooge proved downright Trumpian in doubling-down on offensive insults and displaying a stunning inability to see how others see them. Walker’s Jew-hatred offended most historians responding at www.hnn.us. …

DIARY OF A NON-MAD ZIONIST: ISRAELI ZIONISM IN 3D

January 11, 2019 by admin

Last week, at my latest Zionist Salon, trying to launch a new conversation about Zionist Ideas to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary – this time in Hebrew at Jerusalem’s Menachem Begin Center – someone asked: “the four of you are talking about Zionism – but where do you see Zionism day-to-day in Israel?” Indeed, the prose …

TO REINVIGORATE ZIONISM, ‘Z3’ SHOULD BUILD ‘IDENTITY ZIONISM’ FIRST

January 11, 2019 by admin

Beware, woe-is-me worriers mourning an Israel-Diaspora rupture – good news! Last week 1,100 people gathered in Palo Alto – yes, in California – to talk Zionism. The idea – spearheaded by the Oshman Family JCC’s Zach Bodner and Tel Aviv’s Reut Institute – was to launch a “Z3” movement reaffirming Jewish peoplehood and redefining Zionism …

No, Nationalism is Not a Dirty Word or Trump Property

January 11, 2019 by admin

I recently attended a nationalist rally in Kemp Mill, Maryland. Emotions were stoked by fire, slogans, catchphrases, speeches and a vision of what made America great. This rally, however, lacked strobe lights, megaphones and shouts. At this neighborhood vigil opposing the violence that violated Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, the light glowed from candles 250 parishioners …

A Short Happier History of American Antisemitism

November 6, 2018 by admin

A Short Happier History of American Antisemitism We need clear redlines against violence, hatred and bigotry, with no partisan myopia. The Jerusalem Post November 6, 2018 A Short Happier History of American Antisemitism We need clear redlines against violence, hatred and bigotry, with no partisan myopia. I t’s tempting to add the Pittsburgh synagogue slaughter …

Let’s Unite Over Sinai, Not Auschwitz – or Pittsburgh

October 31, 2018 by admin

Let’s Unite Over Sinai, Not Auschwitz – or Pittsburgh Years ago, Rabbi David Hartman warned Jews not to build an identity on a covenant of Auschwitz… The Jerusalem Post October 30, 2018 Let’s Unite Over Sinai, Not Auschwitz – or Pittsburgh Years ago, Rabbi David Hartman warned Jews not to build an identity on a …

The Tel Aviv GA: Building Bridges, Not Dissing Jerusalem

October 15, 2018 by admin

The Tel Aviv GA: Building Bridges, Not Dissing Jerusalem Birthright brings 50,000 Jews to Israel this year, but 13 spoiled-brat ideologues stage pre-planned walkouts… The Jerusalem Post October 9, 2018 The Tel Aviv GA: Building Bridges, Not Dissing Jerusalem Birthright brings 50,000 Jews to Israel this year, but 13 spoiled-brat ideologues stage pre-planned walkouts and …

#MeToo Needs a Statute of Limitations and Moral Awakening

September 26, 2018 by admin

#MeToo Needs a Statute of Limitations and Moral Awakening The older accusation, the more authoritative the evidence must be, even regarding sex crimes. The Jerusalem Post September 25, 2018 #MeToo Needs a Statute of Limitations and Moral Awakening The older accusation, the more authoritative the evidence must be, even regarding sex crimes. S exual assault …

Lessons From Oslo – 25 Years Later

September 23, 2018 by admin

Lessons From Oslo – 25 Years Later Oslo proved that the problem wasn’t with Israeli leaders, but Palestinian political culture – and Palestinian leaders. The Canadian Jewish News September 17, 2018 Lessons From Oslo – 25 Years Later T wenty-five years ago, when then-U.S. president Bill Clinton brought Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime …

Needed: Zionist Salons in Hebrew, Not Just English

September 23, 2018 by admin

Needed: Zionist Salons in Hebrew, Not Just English “Will the real Zionist please stand up?” The Jerusalem Post September 20, 2018 Needed: Zionist Salons in Hebrew, Not Just English “Will the real Zionist please stand up?” R ather than just lament and often exaggerate the supposedly unprecedented gap between Israel and the Diaspora, and rather …