Win Win: A Radical Vision for Peace
Can you imagine a story that’s big enough to encompass seemingly rival narratives?
BRIT ḤAZON is a grassroots movement committed to inspiring a new vision for our current chapter of Jewish history. Our members come from diverse personal, political, and ideological backgrounds but share a commitment to Jewish liberation as a means of pursuing justice for all peoples and a better world in accordance with the values of our sacred tradition.
Can you imagine a story that’s big enough to encompass seemingly rival narratives?
The Jewish return suddenly possessed undeniable historical significance – unless the results of that war could be reversed.
Rabbi Shimon bar-Yoḥai refused to accept Roman dominion over Judea. As a fugitive from the empire, he hid out in a cave where the legendary Eliyahu taught him the Torah’s deepest secrets.
White nationalists stand diametrically opposed to the type of world Israel is meant to create.
Did the large parties exploit the fact that most voters simply don’t understand the inner workings of Israel’s political system?
The objective shouldn’t have been greater proximity to power – to replace Haman with Mordekhai as prime minister – but rather the dismantling of an unjust system and a mass return to Jerusalem.
Withholding funds might punish the Palestinian Authority but it’s a mere slap on the wrist.
Can a post-Zionist Jewish liberation movement successfully address the grievances and aspirations of both Jews and Palestinians?
Those concerned with how a Jewish state is meant to behave on the world stage are criticizing Israel’s government for arming regimes like South Sudan.
A 2014 debate between former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, J Street Executive Director Jeremy Ben-Ami and West Bank Jewish peace activist Yehuda HaKohen.