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Zionism: Socialist Zionism – Jewish Virtual Library

| June 2, 2017

Socialist Zionism (or Labor Zionism) strove to achieve Jewish national and social redemption by fusing Zionism with Socialism. Its founder was Nachman Syrkin, who promulgated this view shortly before the third Zionist Congress (1899). Its philosophy was based on the assumption that the problem of Diaspora Jewry would remain unsolved even after the Socialist revolution, and that the solution to the anomaly of Jewish existence was the emigration of Jews to, and their concentration in, a territorial base

Prime Minister Trudeau does not Conflate Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism – Center for Research on Globalization

| June 2, 2017

Earlier this month, Israel and its friends around the world celebrated the 69th anniversary of Israels unilateral declaration of independence. Among them was our Prime Minister who issued the following statement: while we celebrate Israels independence, we also reaffirm our commitment to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. The fact that anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism were mentioned separately is significant because they are very different phenomena, which many mistakenly conflate

The responsibility of non-Zionist Jews during the ‘year of Zionist anniversaries’ – Mondoweiss

| June 2, 2017

New York times report on the Biltmore Conference, May 12, 1942 . (Image: New York Times) As Palestinians prepared to observe Nakba day, the American Zionist Movement(AZM), the American component of the World Zionist Organization(WZO), in early May sent an announcement to its mailing list celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Biltmore Conference, launching the observance of what it calls a Year of Zionist Anniversaries. From May 2017 until May 2018 AZM will mark a series of important milestones in Zionism and help inform Jewish communities and the general public about the history, relevance and importance of Zionism and its connection to the independence and vibrant democracy of the State of Israel

Letter: Confusing the real meaning of Zionism – Santa Cruz Sentinel

| June 2, 2017

Letter writer Sheila Carrillo is misinformed about the meaning of Zionism. There are 56 Muslim countries in the world today and just one Jewish country the size of New Jersey. Its not right that the only country in the world which is being maligned on college campuses is Israel.

Zionist pioneer Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s passport goes up for auction – Jewish News of Greater Phoenix

| June 2, 2017

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Grants available to help local nonprofits – Times Union – Albany Times Union

| June 2, 2017

Grants available to help local nonprofits Albany The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is always trying to extend its reach. A resource for all things nonprofit, the Community Foundation joined forces with the B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation last year to offer grant funding to organizations that serve low-income seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents living in Capital Region rental properties

‘People of the Book’ returns for fifth summer – Heritage Florida Jewish News

| June 2, 2017

Read any good books lately? Each summer for the past four years, Congregation Ohev Shalom has sponsored "People of the Book: One Book, One Community, One Summer," a chance to read and discuss a book of significant Jewish content.

Telshe Yeshiva to honor Cohen, Drazins, Scheinerman, class of 1966 – Cleveland Jewish News

| June 2, 2017

HaRav Yankel Cohen has been involved with Telshe Yeshiva in Wickliffe since he enrolled there as a student in 1951.

University Synagogue, Irvine, Orange County, Jewish Temple

| June 2, 2017

Read The Rabbis Blog NEW! Rabbi Rachlis shares his thoughts about current events, Judaism, our community & University Synagogue June 16:Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Rabbi Peter Levi, will speak on The New Anti-Semitism Welcome Shabbat and Jewish holidays with services filled with participation, beautiful music, learning and celebration June 3 Please join us for our 2017 Gala, as we mark 30 years as a congregation and honor our founding presidents! University Synagogue can earn a 6% donation from Amazon.com every time you shop there! Just click the Amazon logo to the right every time you want to shop at Amazon and we will automatically earn the donation. If you cannot view the logo to the right, click here to enter Amazon.com.

Homepage – Mikv Israel-Emanuel Synagogue Curaao

| June 2, 2017

Just 40 miles off the South American coast of Venezuela on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaao, lies our Mikve Israel Emanuel Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Western hemisphere, welcoming tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. Immerse yourself in its mythical atmosphere and beauty and take time to explore its history and unique architectural features


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