Jewish Dissent
Global Directory
A curated directory of Jewish individuals and organisations whose public work challenges Zionism, occupation, apartheid, and related structures of domination.
Showing 201–205 of 205 public listings.
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Barry Trachtenberg
Barry Trachtenberg is the Michael R. and Deborah K. Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History at Wake Forest University. His scholarly focus includes Jewish history, Holocaust studies, and the intersection of antisemitism and politics. Trachtenberg is known for his critical perspectives on Zionism, examining its impact on global Jewish communities and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He regularly speaks and writes on these topics, advocating for nuanced and critical historical analysis. His academic work often challenges conventional narratives, contributing to broader conversations on Jewish identity, history, and dissent against institutional and state policies, particularly those of Israel.
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Daniel Blatman
Daniel Blatman is a historian and academic based at Hebrew University, where he serves in the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry. His work has intersected with themes related to Holocaust studies, public memory, and the sociopolitical dimensions of history in contemporary discourse. He has publicly signed an open letter urging the German government to reject a resolution equating the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement with anti-Semitism and has advocated for continued funding of organizations addressing international law and Israeli policies. Through writing, he has explored the use of Holocaust narratives in political contexts, sharing critical perspectives on historical representation in Israeli society.
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Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle is a foundational figure in British alternative comedy, known for his confrontational style, left‑wing politics, and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives. His anti‑Zionist stance has become one of the most publicly discussed aspects of his political identity, especially in the context of debates around Israel, Palestine, and antisemitism in the UK. Sayle maintains that: Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic Zionism is a political ideology, not an identity Jewish critics of Israel have a particular responsibility to speak out Sayle has signed public letters and statements alongside other Jewish figures opposing government crackdowns on pro‑Palestinian activism. One example is his participation in a letter condemning the UK government’s proscription of the direct‑action group Palestine Action as illegitimate and unethical.
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Amira Hass
Amira Hass is a journalist born in Jerusalem in 1956 who has dedicated her career to reporting on Israeli policies and the Palestinian territories. Raised by Holocaust-survivor parents who supported her convictions, Hass diverged from mainstream perspectives by living in Gaza and later in Ramallah. Since 1989, she has worked with the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, focusing extensively on the Israeli occupation, travel restrictions, and the Pass System affecting Palestinian freedom of movement. She has authored influential works, such as 'Drinking the Sea at Gaza,' and curated collections of her articles including 'Reporting from Ramallah.' Hass continues advocating for awareness through her journalism and writings.
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Avi Shlaim
Avi Shlaim is a prominent British-Israeli historian and Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford. He is a leading figure among Israel's "New Historians," a group of scholars who have challenged traditional Zionist narratives of Israeli history using declassified government archives. Background and Education Early Life: Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1945 to a wealthy Jewish family. His family fled to Israel in 1950 following escalating tensions and alleged covert Zionist operations in Iraq. Education: After serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a communications instructor, he moved to England. He studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, and the University of Reading. Identity: Shlaim identifies as an "Arab-Jew," a term he uses to highlight the historical coexistence and shared culture between Jews and Muslims in the Middle East. Academic Career and Research Shlaim’s work focuses on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the history of Zionism. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2006. Notable Publications: The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World (2000): An influential study of Israel's "Iron Wall" strategy toward its Arab neighbors. Collusion across the Jordan (1988): Examines the relationship between the Zionist movement and King Abdullah of Jordan. Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew (2023): A personal memoir detailing his family’s life in Baghdad and their subsequent migration to Israel. Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine (2024/2025): His most recent work, which argues that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. Recent Perspectives In recent years, Shlaim has become an outspoken critic of Israeli government policies. He has described Israel as an "apartheid state" and has warned that the country is moving toward "Zionist fascism". He advocates for a one-state solution as the most viable path toward peace.
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