Statements

Golda Meir was the original and ultimate Zioness––a trailblazing world leader who was unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist in everything she pursued. Inspired by social justice, equity and equality, and engaged in movements she learned about as a child while sitting at her sister’s kitchen table, Golda was a passionate activist both in the U.S. …

Today, in a historic statement, the United States government told the world that the Jewish people will not stand alone in the fight against antisemitism.  Zioness applauds the Biden-Harris administration for this extraordinary, whole-of-government commitment. This is the first administration in American history to release a national plan to counter antisemitism—a plan long overdue, but …

Dear Zionesses, We feel the gravity of this moment and know that the Zioness community is struggling as we watch what is unfolding in our beloved Israel. We are writing to share some reflections, in hopes that we can give voice to your feelings, too. First and foremost, we recommit to our founding belief: in …

This Saturday, February 25, American Jews need to be vigilant, and many will be afraid, appearing in public as Jews. This Shabbat, like many over the past thousands of years, American Jews have to choose whether or not to forgo showing up publicly in Jewish spaces. We are going to weigh whether or not attending …

Today, on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we take a moment to reflect on the state of access to reproductive health care in this country.  All of us on Team Zioness remember where we were when the decision came down in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in summer …

It’s about damn time! The full force of the United States government will soon declare what we all know to be true: Love Is Love.  Zioness is guided by the Jewish notion of b’tzelem Elohim—that all humanity was created in G-d’s image. We stand to protect and value the humanity of each being. That means …