Tag Archives: Zionism

Reclaiming Israel’s Reputation

Posted on June 17, 2017 by N.S. Palmer

I’ve started reading David Brog’s excellent new book Reclaiming Israel’s History: Roots, Rights, and the Struggle for Peace. I’ll post a full review later, but the initial paragraphs of the book describe a situation that seems eerily familiar: “There was a … Continue reading →

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Pianko and Peoplehood

Posted on August 2, 2016 by N.S. Palmer

My new blog post for The Jewish Journal: Are we not one people, but many? Today’s Jewish population is incredibly diverse. World Jewry includes people of all races and nationalities. It includes “honorary members” such as interfaith spouses and children … Continue reading →

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Is Jewish Peoplehood Passé?

Posted on July 17, 2016 by N.S. Palmer

Is it time for us to stop thinking of ourselves as “the Jewish people”? Are we not one, but many? Some influential writers think so. They start with what is obvious: today’s Jewish population is incredibly diverse. World Jewry includes … Continue reading →

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