Benjamin Balthaser

Benjamin Balthaser, an associate professor at Indiana University South Bend and author of Citizens of the Whole World, explores the deep-rooted history of American Jewish opposition to Zionism. He connects the 1930s Jewish left's labor and anti-imperialist stance to contemporary anti-Zionist movements. Balthaser emphasizes alliances between Jewish and Black radicals, critiques of nationalist narratives, and the complexities of Holocaust memory in shaping these politics. His insights offer valuable lessons for modern coalition building amidst evolving political landscapes.