I am a Jew, but not a Zionist. My identity as a Jew grounds my commitment to justice and humanity for all people. I know in my core that I am not safe unless I actively work to fight against the oppression of others. I am a Jew, but not a Zionist. First, as an atheist and because I don’t accept the idea that any one religion should have primacy over others, I reject the religious notion that Jews have a right to live in the “holy land” as given by God. Second, I reject a Jewish right to the land because our ancestors lived there many centuries ago. Third and most important, I reject the claim that a preferential homeland for Jews is our only protection from insurmountable antisemitism. I understand the impulse, but reject it as profoundly pessimistic.
Why I Am a Jew, But Not a Zionist
Why I Am a Jew, But Not a Zionist
Why I Am a Jew, But Not a Zionist
I am a Jew, but not a Zionist. My identity as a Jew grounds my commitment to justice and humanity for all people. I know in my core that I am not safe unless I actively work to fight against the oppression of others. I am a Jew, but not a Zionist. First, as an atheist and because I don’t accept the idea that any one religion should have primacy over others, I reject the religious notion that Jews have a right to live in the “holy land” as given by God. Second, I reject a Jewish right to the land because our ancestors lived there many centuries ago. Third and most important, I reject the claim that a preferential homeland for Jews is our only protection from insurmountable antisemitism. I understand the impulse, but reject it as profoundly pessimistic.