Ann Lewis, a board member of Zioness who participated in the Women’s March before distancing from it earlier this year, told JI… “We don’t need to reinvent new organizations that are trying to find new titles for would-be ‘leaders’ who have worn out their welcome elsewhere.”
“Billoo’s numerous and unqualified attacks on Zionists leave no room in this coalition for American Jews, 95% of whom support Israel’s right to exist and consider Zionism an inherent part of our identities, alongside our commitment to progressive politics,” it continued. “No amount of Jewish appointees to the new board can justify the appointment of …
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In June, the Washington, D.C., Dyke March made a spectacle of banning Jewish pride flags due to their resemblance to the Israeli flag, claiming that they represented “national symbols.” Co-Chair Ann Lewis showed up along with other progressive pro-Israel groups organized by Zioness and A Wider Bridge and after an 11-minute standoff managed to be …
STAFFING UP — Zioness has promoted board member Carly Pildis to the position of director of grassroots organizing.
