Zioness Teach-In Discusses Difficulty of Being a Progressive Zionist
The Zioness Movement held a teach-in at University Synagogue on the evening Jan. 13, where a panel discussed the difficulty of being progressive Zionists.
Caught In The Crossfire: Jews Torn As Next Women’s March Nears
Zioness, a coalition of progressive, Zionist activists, announced that it would hold teach-ins in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles in response to the recent controversy. The teach-ins will feature leaders of local Women’s March chapters that have dissociated from the national Women’s March Inc., including the founder of the New York City-based …
AJC Hosts Meeting Between L.A. Women’s March Leaders, Jewish Groups
Jewish social rights organization Zioness has condemned the leaders and Zioness founder Amanda Berman has formed the progressive platform for the L.A. march for those who are Jewish and wish to fight for social causes such as women’s and LGBTQ rights. In December 2018, Zioness released a statement regarding anti-semitism at the march and condemned …
Jewish groups and activists disavow anti-Semitism of Women’s March leadership
After the announcement, groups such as the Zioness Movement—a progressive female Zionist organization—applauded Shook’s statement. “Zioness shares Shook’s sentiment that it is high time for new leadership at a movement created to stand in love and solidarity against hate,” the group said in a statement. “Since our founding in 2017, Zioness has spoken out time …
Year in Review 2018: Top Stories
The Jewish community and Jewish Journal were busy this year. Take a look back to see what we were reporting on in 2018. First: “Zioness Movement Joins Women’s March” By Kelly Hartog Jan. 17