The school’s animating philosophy was Zionism. We were infused with an appreciation for the heroism of the early settlers of the State of Israel; we sang songs in praise of the bravery and industry of the chalutzim. ... I had no doubt as a child that Zionism, a country of our own, was the..…

First of all, Zionism did not exist, and Theodor Herzl had not yet been born, said Sarna, director of Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University.. ... The idea of Jews bringing western Enlightenment ideals to 'Syria, Judea & Jerusalem anticipates Zionism in ways that..…

Zionism is the movement for the return of Jews to their homeland, Israel. ..…

The final chapters of Hummel's book trace the rise of Christian Right and the globalization of Christian Zionism. ... Liberal Jews today judge Christian Zionism by these right-wing leaders and Pastor John Hagee. ..…