Mar 3 2015

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

Discussion:  "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.

Contact

School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics

Date posted

Jun 9, 2020

Date updated

Jun 9, 2020