Jews Against Zionism–an intro to their perspective
"Jews Against Zionism
by Stephen Lendman
They’re numerous, outspoken, and range from secular to orthodox to one group calling itself “True Torah Jews Against Zionism.”
They believe that “traditional” Jews don’t support Zionism, an ideology they call “contrary to Jewish law and beliefs and the teachings of the Holy Torah.” They say Zionism:
– advocates “a political and military end to the Jewish exile;”
– fosters “pseudo-Judaism” based on secular nationalism;
– coercively seeks “armed materialism” in place of “a Divine and Torah centered understanding;”
– endangers all Jews worldwide;
– wants to disassociate Jews and traditional Judaism from ideological Zionism; and
– calls Israel a “Zionist State,” not a Jewish one.
They:
– cite their concern for “peace and safety of all people throughout the world including those living in the Zionist state” and in Occupied Palestine;
– say from ancient times until 100 years ago, Jews and Arabs lived in peace and friendship until Zionism changed the relationship;
– believe Zionists abandoned the Torah and traditional Judaism, demanded political sovereignty over the Holy Land, and aroused anger in the Arab world; and"
Jews Against Zionism–an intro to their perspective
"Jews Against Zionism
by Stephen Lendman
They’re numerous, outspoken, and range from secular to orthodox to one group calling itself “True Torah Jews Against Zionism.”
They believe that “traditional” Jews don’t support Zionism, an ideology they call “contrary to Jewish law and beliefs and the teachings of the Holy Torah.” They say Zionism:
– advocates “a political and military end to the Jewish exile;”
– fosters “pseudo-Judaism” based on secular nationalism;
– coercively seeks “armed materialism” in place of “a Divine and Torah centered understanding;”
– endangers all Jews worldwide;
– wants to disassociate Jews and traditional Judaism from ideological Zionism; and
– calls Israel a “Zionist State,” not a Jewish one.
They:
– cite their concern for “peace and safety of all people throughout the world including those living in the Zionist state” and in Occupied Palestine;
– say from ancient times until 100 years ago, Jews and Arabs lived in peace and friendship until Zionism changed the relationship;
– believe Zionists abandoned the Torah and traditional Judaism, demanded political sovereignty over the Holy Land, and aroused anger in the Arab world; and"
Jews Against Zionism–an intro to their perspective
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