How Zionism Revolutionized Jewishness.

The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies presents Ofer Idels Belzberg Fellow in Israeli Studies University of Calgary “Zionism” is one of the most contested and charged terms in modern political and historical discourse. This lecture moves beyond contemporary slogans and debates to revisit the movement’s early years through a human lens. By examining the experiences and aspirations of young Jews who sought to escape discrimination and isolation, the talk explores how Zionism emerged as a powerful effort to create a new sense of belonging and collective identity.