Taught by: Rabbi David Cooper

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Description:
From its very inception, the Zionist movement had discontents in the Jewish community. Some were anti-Zionists, and some considered themselves Zionists, some secular, some religious. Coming from very different perspectives, they were opposed to the idea of a Jewish state.

Regardless how these discontents labeled themselves, they each had ideas that need to be considered today – and maybe this is the moment to which they were speaking.

These sessions are in preparation for a discussion with Rabbi David Cooper and Peter Beinart on May 4th

Session 1 – April 21, 6:30-8pm PT
Jewish responses to the failure of the Emancipation of the Jews in the 19th century. Zionism as one of several responses.
A variety of Zionisms: Socialist, Revisionist, Religious
Early discontents, including the Bund; Orthodox Jews; The Reform Movement; Ahad Ha’a; Martin Buber; Judah Magnes; Henrietta Szold; Brit Shalom/Ichud; and Hans Kohn

Session 2 – April 28, 6:30-8 pm PT
Other discontents, including Elmer Berger, Simon Rawidowicz, Mordecai Kaplan, Hannah Arendt, Yeshayahu Leibowitz, Shaul Magid, Daniel Boyarin, Judith Butler, and Peter Beinart

Dates:
April 21 and 28

Cost:*
$18 per session ($36 for both)

*No one turned away, please pay what you can. Email Rabbi SAM if you need a full discount
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