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What is Zionism? Part 1: Origins and Big Ideas
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In part one of this two-part series, Noam Weissman and Haviv Rettig Gur dive into the origins and big ideas behind Zionism. They break down what Zionism actually means, where it came from, and why it’s been so central to the Jewish story. Along the way, Noam and Haviv explore common myths, misunderstandings, and the early hopes of Zionist thinkers.
Book recommendations:
A History Of Zionism, Walter Lacquer
The Zionist Ideas, Gil Troy
Europe Against The Jews, Gotz Aly
Israel, A History, Anita Shapira
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