Beyond The Pale: Radio's Home For The Jewish Left Suzanne Ross' Escape from Nazi Europe... and Zionism
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Dec 19, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Suzanne Ross, a clinical psychologist and author of "Born Jewish in Nazi Europe: My Journey to Become Anti-Zionist," shares her harrowing childhood escape from Nazi Europe. She delves into how her experiences shaped her anti-Zionist activism, emphasizing the need for understanding justice in contemporary contexts, particularly regarding Palestinian rights. Suzanne candidly reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity, the painful dualities of Zionism, and the emotional weight of historical narratives, advocating for compassion and solidarity.
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Becoming Zionist
- Suzanne Ross wasn't raised Zionist; her family became Zionist after arriving in the US in 1948.
- This transformation highlights the power of Zionist propaganda, or hasbara, to rapidly influence Jewish identity.
Hasbara and Omission
- Zionist propaganda omits key historical facts and emphasizes a narrative of Jewish victimhood.
- This deliberate manipulation of information contributes to widespread misunderstanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Kibbutz Life
- Ross lived on a left-leaning kibbutz as a child, where she was taught about the justice of the Soviet Union and kibbutzim.
- Ironically, despite living in a Palestinian area, she never met a Palestinian, and a sense of them as a threat was cultivated.