Prof. Rabkin Reveals Hidden Roots of the Israel Project

Is Zionism a Jewish movement, or is it a form of European ethnic nationalism transplanted to Palestine? What if the idea of gathering Jews in the Holy Land was originally a Protestant Christian concept? We dive into these provocative questions, challenging everything you thought you knew about this ideology.

To help us understand this, today I’m talking to Dr. Yakov Rabkin, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Montreal. His publications include over 300 articles and several monographs and edited volumes. His newest work is a short but highly fascinating account about “Israel in Palestine: Jewish Rejection of Zionism”.

Together, we explore the deep-seated Jewish opposition to Zionism, tracing its violent underpinnings back to Russian revolutionary traditions. We'll uncover the surprising alliances between Zionists and anti-Semites, discuss how it uprooted ancient Jewish communities, and examine why this colonial project continues to receive unwavering Western support today.


Links:
Prof. Rabkin's latest book: https://israelpalestinebook.com/

Other Books by Yakov Rabkin:
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Yakov-Rabkin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AYakov%2BRabkin
https://www.plutobooks.com/product/what-is-modern-israel/
https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/threat-from-within-9781842776995/

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Preview & Introduction
00:01:24 Distinguishing Zionism, Judaism & Israel
00:04:48 The Protestant Christian Origins of Zionism
00:09:09 Why Zionism is an "Enemy of the Jewish Nation"
00:14:08 The Jewish Cabinet Member Who Opposed the Balfour Declaration
00:15:32 How Early Zionists Justified Their Ideology
00:18:48 The Role of Violence & Political Terrorism in Zionism
00:24:44 Were There Non-Violent Zionist Factions?
00:28:52 How Zionism Uprooted Middle Eastern Jewish Communities
00:34:43 The Iranian Jewish Community & Accusations of "Stockholm Syndrome"
00:38:56 The Equating of Zionism with Judaism
00:44:04 The Pillars of Zionism's Success
00:55:06 Why Israel Influences Western Ruling Classes
01:00:12 Where to Find Yakov Rabkin's Work