
Rabbi Elhanan Beck
Orthodox Jewish rabbi born in Palestine who critiques Zionism from a religious perspective and advocates for Palestinian rights; the featured guest discussing Judaism, Zionism, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 14min
Judaism Is Not Zionism | Rabbi Elhanan Beck
Rabbi Elhanan Beck, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi from Palestine, offers a unique critique of Zionism and advocates for Palestinian rights. He discusses the distinction between Judaism and Zionism, arguing that the former is a religious faith while the latter is a secular nationalism. Rabbi Beck highlights how Muslim-majority countries historically protected Jews and criticizes the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism. Ultimately, he envisions a post-Zionist Palestine where Jews and Palestinians coexist peacefully.


