This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Zionism and colonialism, particularly in the context of Jewish immigration to Palestine. It encourages listeners to challenge their perceptions and understand the historical complexities and power dynamics involved, rather than oversimplifying contentious issues. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing systemic power imbalances to foster genuine progress and avoid repeating cycles of oppression.
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This series focuses on those aspects of the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict that partisans on both sides mutually ignore.
This episode examines jewish life in Europe and the conditions leading to the rise of Zionism until the first wave of Zionist immigration in 1882.
Cover image: Marc Chagall, Falling Angel (1923-1947)
