Shalom, I'm not going to kiss this author's rear end. Yes, the article is extremely personal and touching. It does illicit the very emotional knee-jerk reactions it so decries.
The bottom line, it is an unprincipled perspective and is what can happen when a Jew marries a non-Jew. If you want a "principled theological" argument against Zionism at least examine the: "Neturei Karta" movement.
If your beef is with Rabbinical Judaism you can always turn to the "Karaim." You can even fuse the two together if you're inclined. Perhaps, you're just opposed to Zionism in the Middle East and you're a "Neo"-Territorialist.
We can get as detailed and technical as you wish. Be clear that this article is essentially suggesting that the "baby" be thrown out with the "bath water." This is an unacceptable proposition unless you have a clear alternative solution.
If you propose ending the State of Israel. Then I submit to you the following:
A.) It just isn't going to happen. *coughs Dimona*
B.) Are you proposing a "one state solution" a sort of "Israteen" as proposed by Colonel Gaddafi? You know whereby, all peoples would unite under one flag. The "West Bank" and such would be incorporated into this new entity.
C.) Are you of the Helen Thomas blend? Advocating a "go back to Poland" program?
D.) Perhaps, you're more in tune with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran? You know: a world without Zionism, Holocaust "revisionism" and the "take a piece of Germany" instead of Palestine plan?
E.) Madagascar and Uganda appear to be off the table at this point.
Here is a thought, perhaps all of these empty foreclosed homes in the United States could be filled in by Israeli Jews? Is that what you are proposing?
Because madame if you aren't proposing anything. Then you truly are playing into the hands of injustice. We the Jewish people and you included are entitled to a home.
Of course there should be Peace. Of course the Palestinians deserve prosperity. But seriously, get a grip. I'm not buying into the hype of this article. Sorry. No, I didn't miss the article's points either. I'm beyond that stage of analysis.
But I will address a few of them. First, why does the author make herself out to be so ignorant? It's as if she's asserting she was "brainwashed" the entire time until she had some kind of epiphany or revelation.
This really reeks of a typical "rebelling against your parent's" story. One that many of us can relate. Some smoked weed, others listened to rap music or others became like Michael J. Fox on "Family Ties." You know, rebelled by being conservative.
Now to close this up, the reason for the perceived intensity within Zionism is simple. It's still fresh. The State of Israel (1948) still has that "new country smell" to it. The United States is a very old country (1776). We are older than China (1949) or Russia (1991) and so forth.
Look at the demographics. Not just of the Haredi birth rates or Palestinian birth rates. Look at the fact, almost ALL of world Jewry is now housed either in the U.S.A. or Israel. France is a distant third. This is almost unprecedented. If America can be forgiven for her original sin of slavery. Surely, Israel can be forgiven too? No? Maybe? C'mon.
On Life After Zionist Summer Camp
Shalom, I'm not going to kiss this author's rear end. Yes, the article is extremely personal and touching. It does illicit the very emotional knee-jerk reactions it so decries.
The bottom line, it is an unprincipled perspective and is what can happen when a Jew marries a non-Jew. If you want a "principled theological" argument against Zionism at least examine the: "Neturei Karta" movement.
If your beef is with Rabbinical Judaism you can always turn to the "Karaim." You can even fuse the two together if you're inclined. Perhaps, you're just opposed to Zionism in the Middle East and you're a "Neo"-Territorialist.
We can get as detailed and technical as you wish. Be clear that this article is essentially suggesting that the "baby" be thrown out with the "bath water." This is an unacceptable proposition unless you have a clear alternative solution.
If you propose ending the State of Israel. Then I submit to you the following:
A.) It just isn't going to happen. *coughs Dimona*
B.) Are you proposing a "one state solution" a sort of "Israteen" as proposed by Colonel Gaddafi? You know whereby, all peoples would unite under one flag. The "West Bank" and such would be incorporated into this new entity.
C.) Are you of the Helen Thomas blend? Advocating a "go back to Poland" program?
D.) Perhaps, you're more in tune with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran? You know: a world without Zionism, Holocaust "revisionism" and the "take a piece of Germany" instead of Palestine plan?
E.) Madagascar and Uganda appear to be off the table at this point.
Here is a thought, perhaps all of these empty foreclosed homes in the United States could be filled in by Israeli Jews? Is that what you are proposing?
Because madame if you aren't proposing anything. Then you truly are playing into the hands of injustice. We the Jewish people and you included are entitled to a home.
Of course there should be Peace. Of course the Palestinians deserve prosperity. But seriously, get a grip. I'm not buying into the hype of this article. Sorry. No, I didn't miss the article's points either. I'm beyond that stage of analysis.
But I will address a few of them. First, why does the author make herself out to be so ignorant? It's as if she's asserting she was "brainwashed" the entire time until she had some kind of epiphany or revelation.
This really reeks of a typical "rebelling against your parent's" story. One that many of us can relate. Some smoked weed, others listened to rap music or others became like Michael J. Fox on "Family Ties." You know, rebelled by being conservative.
Now to close this up, the reason for the perceived intensity within Zionism is simple. It's still fresh. The State of Israel (1948) still has that "new country smell" to it. The United States is a very old country (1776). We are older than China (1949) or Russia (1991) and so forth.
Look at the demographics. Not just of the Haredi birth rates or Palestinian birth rates. Look at the fact, almost ALL of world Jewry is now housed either in the U.S.A. or Israel. France is a distant third. This is almost unprecedented. If America can be forgiven for her original sin of slavery. Surely, Israel can be forgiven too? No? Maybe? C'mon.