Crisis in Zionism I: Problems With a Jewish Ethno-Religious State
March 3, 2015
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location
Institute for the Humanities, Stevenson Hall lower level
Address
Chicago, IL 60607
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Download iCal FileDiscussion: "Crisis in Zionism I: Problems With a Jewish Ethno-Religious State"
Speakers: Charles Manekin and Yitzhak Melamed
The discussion will open with a presentation by Manekin on "The (Too) Jewish State: A Liberal and Zionist Critique of Israel," and a presentation by Melamed on "Loving the Land of Israel by Loving Its People." Manekin is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Maryland. He blogs at MagnesZionist. Melamed is a Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, who also participates in its Jewish Studies program. Both speakers are critical of Zionism as it is standardly understood. Melamed opposes all nationalism, and Manekin is a supporter of the global BDS movement and of the Jewish Voice for Peace.
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Jun 9, 2020
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Jun 9, 2020