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Pro-Israel progressives begin to crack down on growing far-left extremism toward Israel

“There continues to be a space for Zionist Jews on the left, of course — and we’ve felt more solidarity and received more vocal support than ever before,” Amanda Berman, the founder of Zioness, told JI. “The splintering between those with conscience and humanity, and those glorifying and celebrating evil, could potentially have long-lasting positive …

Can You Be Zionist and Progressive? (Of Course!): Weintraub Israel Center to Bring Zioness Founder and Executive Director Amanda Berman to Tucson J

After a successful kick-off to a season of Arts, Culture + Community events with over 100 convening at the Tucson J earlier this month for a conversation with infamous author, Dara Horn, the Weintraub Israel Center is excited to welcome Zioness Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Berman to the J’s campus Sunday, October 15 from …

REFLECTIONS WITH Lana Melman: It’s not a Sophie’s Choice

Amanda Berman, Founder and Executive Director of Zioness, a coalition of Jewish activists and allies who are “unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist,” also spoke at the conference.  She makes a powerful case that the fissure between the progressive left and Zionism hurts the progressive movement. First, it is not in the interest of any social …

In the Spotlight: Amanda Berman, Jewish Broadcasting Services

Zioness Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Berman was thrilled to be on Jewish Broadcasting Services (JBS) In The Spotlight, with Abigail Pogrebin talking about the founding of Zioness Movement. Listen to the full interview to hear more about how Zioness is empowering Jews on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as …