What’s in a Word? Defining Zionism
The terms “Zionism” and “anti-Zionism” have become battle cries in the heated debate on the Palestine-Israel conflict. One’s understanding, or misunderstanding, of these terms affects whether we are talking with one another or talking past one another.
This Salon will be the first in a series of three to focus on Zionism and its impact on the conversation about the Holy Land:
- What’s in a Word? Defining Zionism,
- Living with Zionism: Israel, Palestine, and the U.S.
- Zionism and Anti-Semitism.
This first Salon will explore the history of Zionism, its various definitions from both Jewish and Christian perspectives, to provide a basis for meaningful conversation.
Watch the curated videos for free at your convenience. | Join the Q&A discussion with:
Anne Perez: Author; Adjunct Lecturer, History Department, University of South Alabama
Rabbi Alissa Wise: Organizer of Rabbis for Ceasefire; former Executive Director, Jewish Voice for Peace
Jack Munayer: Activist; Advocacy Trainer; Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Researcher, UN OCHA-oPt
Jesse Steven Wheeler (Moderator): Author; Associate Executive Director, Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA)
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Co-Sponsors
Friends of Sabeel North America
SUPPORTER Organizations: Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ♦ Gaza in Context ♦ Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace ♦ Quaker Palestine Israel Network ♦ Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East ♦ Indiana Center for Middle East Peace ♦ Disciples of Christ Palestine-Israel Network ♦ Virginia Coalition for Human Rights ♦ Mennonite Palestine Israel Network ♦ Friends of Sabeel North America ♦ Center for Jewish Nonviolence ♦ Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Israel Network ♦ Northern New Jersey Jewish Voice for Peace ♦ United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network ♦ Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service ♦ Churches for Middle East Peace ♦ Kairos Puget Sound Coalition ♦ Pax Christi USA ♦ Jewish Voice for Peace – San Diego ♦