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Zionism: New Goals & Old Struggles - Prof. Gil Troy | OP-ED

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In celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day — Yom Ha’atzmaut — we are sharing professor Gil Troy’s essay “Why I am a Zionist.” Twenty years ago he wrote this affirmation essay sharing his reasons for being a Zionist, and how we all have a hand in fulfilling Theodor Herzl’s timeless belief that “If you will it, it is no dream.” This year, we are revisiting and updating it. Check out a deep dive into the background behind this story:https://Unpacked.media/why-zionism-is... Chapters 00:00 The values of Zionism 00:34 The principles of Zionism 00:56 Zionism as a source of Jewish pride 01:05 Why I am a Zionist 01:48 The national character of Judaism 02:14 Jewish peoplehood and Jewish history 02:48 Jews as an ancient civilization 03:17 Jewish return to the Land of Israel 03:34 Jewish tribalism 03:45 Israel's vision for society 04:01 Zionism as idealism and romanticism 04:40 The work left to be done Subscribe and turn on your notifications so yo …...more
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Zionism: New Goals & Old Struggles - Prof. Gil Troy | OP-ED
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2021Apr 12
In celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day — Yom Ha’atzmaut — we are sharing professor Gil Troy’s essay “Why I am a Zionist.” Twenty years ago he wrote this affirmation essay sharing his reasons for being a Zionist, and how we all have a hand in fulfilling Theodor Herzl’s timeless belief that “If you will it, it is no dream.” This year, we are revisiting and updating it. Check out a deep dive into the background behind this story:https://Unpacked.media/why-zionism-is... Chapters 00:00 The values of Zionism 00:34 The principles of Zionism 00:56 Zionism as a source of Jewish pride 01:05 Why I am a Zionist 01:48 The national character of Judaism 02:14 Jewish peoplehood and Jewish history 02:48 Jews as an ancient civilization 03:17 Jewish return to the Land of Israel 03:34 Jewish tribalism 03:45 Israel's vision for society 04:01 Zionism as idealism and romanticism 04:40 The work left to be done Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_... Recommended video— Was Zionism a Form of Colonialism? | The Israeli-Palestinian Context    • Was Zionism a Form of Colonialism? | ...   Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram —   / jewishunpacked   Twitter —   / jewishunpacked   TikTok —   / jewishunpacked   Facebook —   / jewishunpacked   -------- Image and footage credits:
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