We Should All Be Zionists Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Wilf discusses the differences between Israel and the United States in their relationship to liberal Judaism. Does Israel need to be more welcoming to reform and conservative Judaism in the face of Rabbinate authority, or perhaps, is the solution more secularism, so each and every Jew can choose to practice as they please? Blake Flayton and Dr. Wilf then discuss the complexities of liberal Judaism and how they relates to Israel's current political climate. 

Dr. Wilf discusses the democratic tradition of Israel and the Jewish people, even in times when inclinations towards pluralism seem most challenged. Then, Blake Flayton and Dr. Wilf discuss contemporary politics in Israel, debates over policy, what the future has in store, and why democracy is the hot topic of the day.  

The podcast discusses the psychological impact of anti-Zionism on Jews, differences between right-wing and left-wing antisemitism, personal experiences with anti-Zionism in college, pressures faced by young Jews to dilute their identity for societal acceptance, challenges of upholding Zionism in evolving views on Israel, and the importance of standing proud against anti-Zionist bullying tactics.