https://forward.com/forward-newsletters/antisemitism-notebook/654564/venn-diagram-zionism-anti-zionism-israel/
The article outlines five categories in discussions about Jewish self determination, Zionism:
1. **Zionism**: Support for the Jewish state’s existence.
2. **Pro-Israelism**: Backing Israel’s right to self-defense but not necessarily agreeing with all its policies.
3. **Anti-Israelism**: Criticism of Israel’s government or actions.
4. **Anti-Zionism**: Opposition to Israel’s existence as a Jewish state.
5. **Antisemitism**: Hostility toward Jews, which can sometimes overlap with anti-Israel or anti-Zionist views.
Questions for discussion:
1. How can we effectively distinguish between legitimate criticism of Israeli policies (Anti-Israelism) and outright denial of Israel’s right to exist (Anti-Zionism)?
2. How can understanding the overlap between Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism help us address rising antisemitic sentiments on campuses and in public discourse?
GayJew
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