Novara Media
Downstream: Arab Jews, The Hidden History w/ Avi Shlaim
Jul 22, 2024
Historian Avi Shlaim discusses Israel's role in Jewish safety, Mossad in Baghdad, and hybrid Arab-Jewish identities. Topics include Islamic texts, Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and Mizrahi Jews in Israel, and challenges facing the Jewish diaspora. Shlaim explores the impact of Zionism, Jabotinsky's views, and the complexities of Jewish identity in a nationalistic context.
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- Israel's establishment shifted Jewish identities, impacting Arab Jews' integration in Arab societies.
- Mossad's involvement in influencing Jewish emigration from Arab countries raises questions about Israel's role in displacement.
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Impact of the Israeli State on Jewish Identity
Israel and its supporters promote the idea that all Jews are represented by Israel, the ultimate guarantee of Jewish safety. However, conversations with historian Avi Shlaim shed light on how the establishment of Israel changed Jewish identity, particularly of Arab Jews. The once prosperous and well-integrated Jewish communities in Arab countries, like Iraq, faced challenges due to the emergence of Israel. This historical context reveals a shift in perceptions and experiences pre and post the establishment of Israel.
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