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Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love

Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing

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Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love

By: Rebecca Vilkomerson, Alissa Wise, Omar Barghouti - foreword, Stefanie Fox - contributor
Narrated by: Alissa Wise
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Summary

Against enormous odds and in the face of fierce pushback, the Palestine solidarity movement has succeeded in transforming the landscape of American politics. The movement has catapulted Palestine from being an untouchable topic in even liberal political circles to a central rallying cry in grassroots progressive organizing, one that is championed by some of the highest profile and beloved members of Congress.

In the fall and winter of 2023, with the attention of the world focused on Israel's unprecedented aggression against the people of Gaza, millions across the globe mobilized in solidarity with Palestinians and their struggle for liberation.

In this book, two key leaders and former staff of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) focus on the important role of anti-Zionist Jewish organizing within the broader Palestine solidarity movement, reflecting on their decade of leadership of JVP and drawing lessons especially relevant to those organizing from a position of solidarity.

Their insights help contextualize the intense suppression of activism for Palestinian freedom, while illuminating the roots of today's flourishing Jewish solidarity with Palestinians worldwide.

©2024 Rebecca Vilkomerson and Alissa Wise (P)2024 Tantor Freedom & Security Israel & Palestine Middle East Politics & Government
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This is such an important book; bold, brave, challenging, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring. The authors don't shy away from difficult topics, including their own challenges and failures, and I found myself deeply moved by their willingness to lay themselves bare for the benefit of others. This is an essential book for anyone involved in social activism, or even just hoping to build stronger, engaged community.

Our anti-Zionist Jewish siblings provide a powerful example of the ways in which we must show up for the people of P**stine, both during the current violence and long before. It feels a blessing to read a book in which spirituality and activism are intertwined, especially when the religion involved is so ancient and meaningful. May we all be so rooted in the traditions of our ancestors, and so willing to carry them forward as coals to light the fires of justice for all people everywhere.

There are so many things that I will take away from this book and use in my own life. I am ever grateful.

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