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Israel & Palestine

Jews Against Themselves

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Jews Against Themselves

This volume features powerful essays by Edward Alexander on the phenomenon of anti-Zionism on the part of the Jewish intelligentsia. It also analyzes the explosive growth of traditional anti-Semitism, especially in Europe, among intellectuals and Muslims. Alexander notes that anti-Zionism has established a presence even in Israel, where it frequently takes the form of intellectuals sympathizing with their countryâ€™s enemies and perversely apologizing for their own existence.

Alexander begins with an examination of the origins of Jewish self-hatred in nineteenth-century Europe. He then explores the mindset of disaffected Jews in reacting, or failing to react, to the two events that shape modern Jewry: the Holocaust and the founding of the State of Israel.

The book concludes with a focus on contemporary anti-Zionism, including three essays about the role played by Jews in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement to expel Israel from the family of nations. A final essay addresses the need for American Jews to decide whether they are going to judge Judaism by the standards of The New York Times or The New York Times by the standards of Judaism.

Country	USA
Author	Edward Alexander
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781412856225
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Transaction Publishers
Manufacturer	Transaction Publishers
NumberOfPages	178
PublicationDate	2015-05-31
Publisher	Transaction Publishers
ReleaseDate	2015-05-31
Studio	Transaction Publishers

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