Zionism

Zionism is the nationalistic movement in Judaism which calls on immense support and identification with the historical Jewish homeland in Israel. The movement originated in the late 19th century in central and eastern Europe around the goal of creating a Jewish state in Palestine - then controlled by the Ottoman Empire. Leaders of the movement sought to liberate Jews from anti-Semitism and persecution in the diaspora through the reestablishment of a Jewish state. Since the 1948 establishment of Israel, Zionism refers to advocacy on behalf of Israel.

The true Israel: Let's stop apologizing for our strength and know that the best is ahead - opinion

The majority of Israelis want a strong, secure state that asserts its sovereignty, defends its borders, and protects its citizens.

 PEOPLE SHOP in the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Israelis from every background and belief are the engine of our national resilience, the writer asserts.
 AN ILLUSTRATION OF a haredi man and an IDF soldier standing side by side, united, as is the army standing behind them, under a colorful blue and white Israeli flag

We say we want haredim to join the IDF, but do we mean it? - opinion

Hashayara in Wilmington, Delaware.

Israeli musicians help Jews worldwide cope with post-October 7 trauma

 KKL-JNF conference in Paris draws Jewish leaders from 22 continents.

'A rare opportunity': KKL-JNF conference in Paris draws Jewish leaders from three continents


The Knesset attack on reform Judaism weakens us all - opinion

The Reform Movement just secured first place in World Zionist Congress elections, yet Israeli politicians are calling them 'not real Jews.'

 REFORM AND Conservative rabbis and Women of the Wall members hold Torah scrolls at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, 2016. ‘We will continue to fight for a just, inclusive Israel that embraces all streams of Judaism,’ the writer promises.

Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible

Rabbi Abraham Cooper, from the Jewish human rights organization Simon Wiesenthal Center, has promoted interfaith dialog in Arab states for years.

Associate Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper is pictured in his office at the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, California December 10, 2015.

The media’s war on Israel: The lies, the bias, and the real story - opinion

Admittedly, anyone concerned about Israel’s image faces the Jew-hater’s paradox. Antisemites make the job feel hopeless – but if we lose hope, they win.

 AN IDF soldier raises a child out of the mass of Palestinian women waiting to cross a checkpoint on their way to al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City to attend Ramadan prayers, in 2010.

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.

Shira Berkovitch: A New Jersey native transforming children's education in Israel

'So I took matters into my own hands, went to the recruitment office, and begged them to draft me.' When they told her no, she asked to see the commander.

 Shira Berkovitch and family.

Lost and found: Tefillin return after two years - opinion

The mitzvah of returning a lost item, 'hashavat aveidah,' requires a person to actively seek out and return lost property to its rightful owner, provided that the item has identifying markings.

 Naveh at his bar mitzvah with Barbara Sofer and Dr. Gerald Schroeder, proud grandparents.

The melody of change: Music, education, and the future of children in Israel - opinion

Self-expression is a basic human need for every child. Music provides a stage for every voice – even for those who struggle with words, emotional challenges, or social difficulties.

 Bat-El Tzabari: ‘Children engaged in diverse musical activities exhibit higher levels of perseverance, patience, creativity, and open-mindedness.’

A Zionist holiday: By celebrating Shavuot, we celebrate resettling Israel - opinion

By celebrating Shavuot, we celebrate our connection to the land and our ability to make the desert bloom. It is our Garden of Eden.

PREPARING FOR Shavuot in Mevo Horon

Arrivals: A Zionist olah's journey in post-October 7 Israel

Gila Sandler, 29, From Manchester, to Jerusalem, 2022

 CELEBRATING HER first birthday in Israel with Israeli cousins

Four decades of cold diplomacy: Egypt-Israel peace was never real - opinion

Egyptian media, academia, religious institutions, and street culture never followed the government’s lead. Cairo signed a treaty, but the Egyptian people never signed on to peace.

EGYPTIAN AND ISRAELI flags flutter next to each other at the Taba border crossing.

Grapevine, May 30, 2025: Lives in limbo

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 DEMOCRATS PARTY chairman Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset this week.