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.
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A Call for Unity and Action: Rabbi Zalman Duchman to Address the Jerusalem Post Conference

The Executive Director of Colel Chabad will join the Jerusalem Post's Annual New York Conference to speak about the frontline impact of their National Food Security Project

Sponsored 07/05/2025

Zionism must evolve to serve all Jews, face new threats

The pogrom of October 7 shook our world in Israel, but the waves of hatred and antisemitism are being felt even more strongly by our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora.

By JONATHAN MENUHIN , DAVID YAARI
05/05/2025

A second Herzl moment: Why Zionist institutions must reform now

It’s time to pause and ask: Do Zionist institutions serve the Jewish people today, or primarily themselves?

By BATEL BLAISH-SULTANIK
04/05/2025

Reclaiming our peoplehood: How to prepare Jewish youth for the future

Creating internal resilience within the Jewish people requires fostering a generation that is indigenously connected to the land.

By MASHA MERKULOVA
04/05/2025

With Netanyahu’s ear, this Orthodox mother sparks a Zionist rebellion

“This isn’t about left versus right, this is about whether Jews have the right to live in their land. Period.” - Tila Falic Levi

04/05/2025

Editor's Notes: They broke me. That’s when I knew I’d never leave Israel

Golda Meir said it best: “We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs – we have no place to go.”

01/05/2025

Independence Day 2025: A 'conversation' with great figures of Israeli, Zionist history

My questions, their words – genuine quotes spanning 130 years of vision and anticipation.

 The Siegman family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh, alongside 11 oth

NY family makes aliyah to southern Israel days before nation’s 77th Independence Day

The Siegmans from Queens landed in Israel with help from Nefesh B’Nefesh, choosing to settle in Kiryat Gat just before Yom Ha’atzmaut.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
01/05/2025

Fighting for Israel’s legitimacy is today’s frontline for Jews worldwide

Every Jew is called to defend our shared values and uphold the moral right to a Jewish state in today's fight to defend Israel.

By DORON PEREZ
30/04/2025

Post–October 7 unity breathes new life into Herzl's Zionist vision

The second stage of Zionism—building a model society—can’t wait any longer, the author argues.

By DEBORAH DANINO HARKHAM
30/04/2025
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