Two Rabbis Who See Hatred in Anti-Zionism.

The article features a conversation between two rabbis, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch and Rabbi Rachel Ain, discussing the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Rabbi Hirsch argues that denying Israel's right to exist and slogans associated with it are often antisemitic, as Israel is central to Jewish identity. He also highlights the potential danger faced by Jews in Israel if the Jewish state were dismantled. Rabbi Ain, on the other hand, sees Zionism as a core value in Jewish life, although she acknowledges the importance of Palestinians having sovereignty and self-determination. Both rabbis express concern about the line drawn when it comes to Israel and the Jewish people, and the illiberal worldview of those who deny Israel's right to exist. [Extracted from the article]

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