r/JewsOfConscience • u/reddagger • Sep 27 '24

History American Jews Have Long Questioned Zionism

https://portside.org/2024-09-25/american-jews-have-long-questioned-zionism
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u/weddingmoth Sep 28 '24

I’ve had some arguments with people about this being a “trend.” I’m 36 and was raised anti-Zionist by Jewish parents. I remember once wanting to make a cake to celebrate Israel’s birthday (influenced by a friend) as a little girl in the 90s and getting a looooooong serious talk from my mom.

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u/Late_Again68 Sep 28 '24

Indeed, one of the first Jewish people to oppose Zionism was Edwin Montagu, the sole Jewish member of the cabinet. This is his dissent to the Balfour Declaration in August 1917. He saw clearly how it would end.

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u/unnatural_rights Jewish Sep 28 '24

I don't really think Montagu supports the argument that American Jews have long questioned Zionism, considering he was a Briton...