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.

How did an anti-Zionist become major contender for NYC mayor? - opinion

Anti-Zionists may think they are not antisemites, but don’t understand that the anti-Israel behavior that results from anti-Zionism, creates and fans Jew-hatred.

 Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025
  PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, draped in a blue and white prayer shawl, stands at the Western Wall on June 22, 2025.

From 1945 to 2025: Netanyahu channels Churchill as he seeks to turn war into legacy - opinion

 People take shelter in an underground parking lot in Tel Aviv, during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 24, 2025.

Iran war shows pursuit of peace means fighting forces that seek destruction - opinion

 People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Israel's Iran war saw 'peace through appeasement' shift to 'peace through strength' - opinion


Hashomer HaChadash is leading a new Zionist revolution

Following the neutralization of the Iranian threat by Israel and the US, Hashomer HaChadash is preparing to establish new communities along the country’s borders.

 Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Founder of HaShomer HaChadash

Israel Paves a Path, the Diaspora Should Follow

With Israel leading the fight against terror, Diaspora Jews must move from dependency to determination.

Israeli F-15 Eagles soar over Auschwitz, symbolizing Jewish resilience and the promise to protect the Jewish people.

Iran’s countdown to erase Israel backfires - opinion

Iran's leaders may regret the clock erected in Tehran; the longer it continues to mark down the days until Israel’s putative disappearance, the more of a humiliation it becomes.

 IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi speaks on the phone during a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in Istanbul on Saturday. If Iran’s leadership believes it can’t prevail against Israel and the US, it will likely decide to negotiate, says the writer.

Zionism isn’t the problem – it’s the foundation for peace - opinion

Zionism is a peaceful ideology built on a Jewish tradition that seeks peace among all people. Given the chance, with a pragmatic and reasonable Palestinian leadership, Israel will end the conflict.

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall

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.

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

The task is not only how to encourage ultra-Orthodox Jews to embrace the IDF, but also how to encourage the IDF to embrace ultra-Orthodox Jews.

 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

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

Since October 7, Hashayara has played for displaced families, evacuated communities, soldiers on the front lines, and youth in bomb shelters.

Hashayara in Wilmington, Delaware.

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

Participants included Jewish representatives from across Europe, Asia, and Africa, including Tunisia, Morocco, Russia, Kosovo, Israel, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary.

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