Why are Young Jews Turning Against Israel? - with Yossi Klein Halevi and Sara Labaton
Summary
Yossi Klein-Halevi and Sarah Labaton discuss the rise of Jewish anti-Zionism, attributing it to a loss of moral clarity in Israel and an educational failure in the diaspora. They explore the tension between Jewish power and morality, arguing that both the far right and left distort ethics through victimhood. The conversation emphasizes the need to teach the post-Holocaust reclamation of power while distinguishing between confused youth and organized anti-Zionist movements.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Yossi Klein-Halevi and Sarah Labaton
Sarah Labaton's opening remarks on education
Three factors driving Jewish anti-Zionism
The moral dilemma of Israeli power and survival
Transmitting Jewish memory and the post-1945 narrative
The privilege and burden of Jewish power
October 7th and the trap of victimhood narratives
Engaging with Jewish anti-Zionists and setting boundaries
Outro: Hartman Institute updates and credits
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