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Jewish Thinkers Debate Zionism's Meaning and Future Value

4/12/2026

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Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, Jewish thinkers, discuss the Jewish community's debate over the term "Zionism."
They trace its historical significance and note pressures to abandon it from progressive critiques.
They show Zionism has different meanings in Israel and the Diaspora.
The discussion asks what would revive Zionism's inspirational value for Jews worldwide and invites listeners to engage via podcasts and email subscriptions.

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Story summary

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, Jewish thinkers, discuss the Jewish community's debate over the term "Zionism."
They trace its historical significance and note pressures to abandon it from progressive critiques.
They show Zionism has different meanings in Israel and the Diaspora.
The discussion asks what would revive Zionism's inspirational value for Jews worldwide and invites listeners to engage via podcasts and email subscriptions.