Middle East Historian Louis Fishman reshapes our understanding of the birth of Zionism in its Ottoman context.

Louis Fishman, Ph.D.: At the Dawn of the State of Israel

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Poem Tyrant

Growing anti-zionist sentiment must be developed into a consistent, scientific and class-conscious opposition to imperialism as a whole.

Develop the anti-imperialist core of the Palestine solidarity movement

Why do many churches sit on the fence concerning Zionism—the Jewish people’s right to their own state in their ancestral homeland? The Friends of Israel President Jim Showers provides the answer in the latest issue of Israel My Glory magazine. He discusses the dangers of Replacement Theology and ignorance concerning Israel, the cause of younger Christians’ lack of support for the Jewish nation, and the biblical mandate (rather than a political motivation) that drives our passion for Zionism. Tune in to learn why your support for the nation and the Jewish people matters so greatly both inside and outside the church!

June 14, 2025 | #2524 - Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim Showers

ISR.A.EL NA MANZUR | AU-02-132 | Dr. Israr Ahmed

Douglas Reed's "The Controversy of Zion" (https://amzn.to/447QosZ) presents a historical and critical examination of Zionism and its perceived influence on Western politics and global events, spanning from ancient times to the mid-20th century. The author contends that Talmudic Judaism, based on a doctrine of a "master-race" and "destruction" of other peoples, has consistently sought to establish a unique, segregated existence and exert control over nation-states. Reed highlights the alleged manipulation of Western leaders and public opinion through "secret societies" and "international networks" to advance Zionist and, later, Communist revolutionary agendas. The text suggests that key historical moments, including world wars and geopolitical shifts, were influenced by this hidden agenda, often to the detriment of national interests and at the cost of widespread suffering, with a particular focus on events leading up to the creation of the State of Israel.

The Controversy of Zion

We discuss the book "Against Our Better Judgment,: by Alison Weir (https://amzn.to/466fpaH), which presents a critical examination of the historical relationship between the United States and Israel, focusing on the origins of Zionism and its influence on American foreign policy. It asserts that early Zionists, despite the existing Palestinian population, aimed to establish a Jewish state and employed covert methods and propaganda to gain international and particularly U.S. support. The text details how pro-Israel lobbying efforts impacted American presidents and policymakers, leading to decisions like the partition of Palestine despite warnings from U.S. diplomats and military leaders. Furthermore, it highlights alleged Zionist manipulation of public opinion, suppression of dissent, and actions against non-Jewish communities in Palestine.

Against Our Better Judgment

This discussion covers the book "Rothschild and Early Jewish Colonization in Palestine," by Ran Aaronsohn, (https://amzn.to/4kq8TiG) which provides an extensive academic study of early Jewish colonization in Palestine, focusing heavily on the pivotal role of Baron Edmond James de Rothschild and his administration from 1882 to 1890. It examines the stages of Rothschild's involvement, including the establishment and development of colonies like Rishon le-Zion, Ekron, and Zikhron Ya‘akov. The text analyzes the administrative structures, agricultural practices (transitioning from grain to viticulture), and social and cultural life within these settlements, often comparing them to other European colonization efforts in North Africa, such as French settlement in Algeria and Italian initiatives in Libya. The work also differentiates between "colonization of dominion" and "colonization of settlement," arguing that Jewish colonization in Palestine primarily falls into the latter category, distinct from typical colonialism due to factors like lack of military backing and different relationships with local inhabitants.

Rothschild and Early Jewish Colonization in Palestine

This conversation discusses the book Ilan Pappe's book, "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine." Pappe's work, praised by scholars and journalists, argues that the creation of Israel in 1948 involved a systematic ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, rather than a conventional war. The excerpts detail Zionist military planning, actions, and tactics aimed at expelling Palestinians and securing territory for a Jewish state, including massacres, psychological warfare, and the destruction of villages. The sources also touch upon land confiscation, the suppression of Palestinian identity and memory, and the diplomatic failures to achieve a lasting peace, highlighting the continuing challenges and implications of the 1948 events on the present-day situation.

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine

The desire by powerful Hebronite clans for a local emirates model to replace the failed 'two-state solution' paradigm could be a game changer. 

But is Israeli society psychologically ready for such a plan?

The Hebron Emirates Plan

The College Commons Podcast, passionate perspectives from Judaism's leading thinkers, is produced by Hebrew Union College, America's first Jewish institution of higher learning.

Marxist analysis of current events and scientific socialist theoretical insights from the CPGB-ML. Get educated and get organised!

The Friends of Israel Today is a magazine style radio program/podcast made up multiple segments; Bible teaching, Q&A, interviews, and dramatic readings of Zvi Kalisher’s articles, entitled Apples of Gold. We’ve intentionally crafted this program to revolve around God’s Word and how it affects our lives today.

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