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A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism Paperback – 1 March 2006
by Yakov M. Rabkin (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
A study of Jewish opposition to Zionism, in the name of Judaism.
Review
"This book is fascinating. it presents a range of anti-Zionist arguments developed in Jewish religious circles that are practically unknown to the public. It is a solid contribution to scholarship." --Alain Bouchard, Laval University
"This is a capital book that comes at the very time that "the eternal Middle East question" demands new approaches that may defuse the crisis. This is why this book must be read without delay that the greatest number of people possible." --Charles Rhéaume, historian, Department of National Defense, Ottawa
"Yakov Rabkin has produced an altogether remarkable book that tells the story and analyses the ideas of the Orthodox Jewish movement opposed to Zionism and the State of Israel. I am enormously impressed by the author's historical scholarship, by his brilliant analysis of a complex literature and by the lucidity of his prose. This is an extraordinary book." --Gregory Baum, McGill University
"Yakov Rabkin argues that Jewish rejection of the Zionist state should be taken seriously." --Jewish Chronicle
"Timely, well researched and thorough treatment of probably the most controversial issue in today's Jewish world. Fascinating contemporary material. The author deserves our thanks for presenting our case so eloquently." --Jewish Telegraph
"As an Israeli patriot and as a philosopher, I consider it essential to integrate the discourse of Judaic anti-Zionism into the badly needed public debate about our past, present and future." --Joseph Agassi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Tel-Aviv University and York University, Toronto
"This book sheds light on religious anti-Zionism, which, demographically and ideologically, represents the most serious threat to Israel as a State and as a collective identity. In fact, it is a more grievous and dangerous challenge than Arab and Palestinian hostility. The State, by increasing its achievements, leads the country straight into an abyss. To paraphrase Marx, one could say that Israel, by virtue of its spectacular development, is digging its own tomb." --Joseph Hodara, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
"...mastery of detail and succinct referencing...[the book] is rich and deserves serious attention and respect." --Journal of the Middle East in London
"An extremely interesting and valuable book." --Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"I can only welcome the publication of this unconventional book based on often ignored historical facts. It is up to us to draw lessons from it." --Rabbi Moshe Gérard Ackermann, Director of the Nerlitz Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem
"This is an excellent and an urgent book at a time when criticism is confronted by an iron wall." --Yerah Gover, Journal of Palestine Studies
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Robert Lipton
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational book about Judiasm and the stateReviewed in the United States on 2 November 2006
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This is a groundbreaking book, as an american jew, I strongly resent my religious and cultural heritage being co-opted by zionism. This book precisely lays out what is exactly at stake ---- the very heart of a jewish identity. The typical tribalist zionist is most threatened by such an analysis because this book deals in-depth, with the dirty secret of zionism, its profound antipathy toward the core jewish traditions. I have read many great and not-so-great books on the middle east, but this book is different, it places the whole zionist program in a very different light, only partially discussed in other writings, such as Original Sins: Reflections on the History of Zionism and Israel by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi. Any too easy dismissal of this truly important book can only be considered fatuous, at best. Perhaps the most important concept to consider is that Rabkin thinks that jews have persisted over time because of values that transcend the state, nations come and go, Israel is a crude attempt to subvert this and to artificially establish a jewish state in a place and way that goes against almost all jewish values. Indeed, Rabkin asks what is the thing now that makes Israel a jewish state? Is it religion, a lifestyle, a history, a culture, etc. He answers in the negative, the thing holding it together as a state is a common place nationalist quest, not unlike any other on the planet, nothing special here and an effort doomed to ultimate failure. The last time something like this was tried, the Jewish presence in Palestine was essentially destroyed by the Romans.
Do buy this book, religious or not, zionist or not, if you are intellectually open minded, this could be a watershed for you.
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Mark J. Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book on an important and, at least for Jews, very relevant issue.Reviewed in the United States on 4 May 2017
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Very well written and very well documented. I'm enjoying reading it and learning a lot of rarely published history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2014
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One that every serious student of the history of this conflict should read.
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Kenneth H.
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A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism Paperback – 1 March 2006
by Yakov M. Rabkin (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
A study of Jewish opposition to Zionism, in the name of Judaism.
Review
"This book is fascinating. it presents a range of anti-Zionist arguments developed in Jewish religious circles that are practically unknown to the public. It is a solid contribution to scholarship." --Alain Bouchard, Laval University
"This is a capital book that comes at the very time that "the eternal Middle East question" demands new approaches that may defuse the crisis. This is why this book must be read without delay that the greatest number of people possible." --Charles Rhéaume, historian, Department of National Defense, Ottawa
"Yakov Rabkin has produced an altogether remarkable book that tells the story and analyses the ideas of the Orthodox Jewish movement opposed to Zionism and the State of Israel. I am enormously impressed by the author's historical scholarship, by his brilliant analysis of a complex literature and by the lucidity of his prose. This is an extraordinary book." --Gregory Baum, McGill University
"Yakov Rabkin argues that Jewish rejection of the Zionist state should be taken seriously." --Jewish Chronicle
"Timely, well researched and thorough treatment of probably the most controversial issue in today's Jewish world. Fascinating contemporary material. The author deserves our thanks for presenting our case so eloquently." --Jewish Telegraph
"As an Israeli patriot and as a philosopher, I consider it essential to integrate the discourse of Judaic anti-Zionism into the badly needed public debate about our past, present and future." --Joseph Agassi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Tel-Aviv University and York University, Toronto
"This book sheds light on religious anti-Zionism, which, demographically and ideologically, represents the most serious threat to Israel as a State and as a collective identity. In fact, it is a more grievous and dangerous challenge than Arab and Palestinian hostility. The State, by increasing its achievements, leads the country straight into an abyss. To paraphrase Marx, one could say that Israel, by virtue of its spectacular development, is digging its own tomb." --Joseph Hodara, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
"...mastery of detail and succinct referencing...[the book] is rich and deserves serious attention and respect." --Journal of the Middle East in London
"An extremely interesting and valuable book." --Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"I can only welcome the publication of this unconventional book based on often ignored historical facts. It is up to us to draw lessons from it." --Rabbi Moshe Gérard Ackermann, Director of the Nerlitz Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem
"This is an excellent and an urgent book at a time when criticism is confronted by an iron wall." --Yerah Gover, Journal of Palestine Studies
Top reviews from Australia
There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from Australia
Top reviews from other countries
Robert Lipton
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational book about Judiasm and the stateReviewed in the United States on 2 November 2006
Verified Purchase
This is a groundbreaking book, as an american jew, I strongly resent my religious and cultural heritage being co-opted by zionism. This book precisely lays out what is exactly at stake ---- the very heart of a jewish identity. The typical tribalist zionist is most threatened by such an analysis because this book deals in-depth, with the dirty secret of zionism, its profound antipathy toward the core jewish traditions. I have read many great and not-so-great books on the middle east, but this book is different, it places the whole zionist program in a very different light, only partially discussed in other writings, such as Original Sins: Reflections on the History of Zionism and Israel by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi. Any too easy dismissal of this truly important book can only be considered fatuous, at best. Perhaps the most important concept to consider is that Rabkin thinks that jews have persisted over time because of values that transcend the state, nations come and go, Israel is a crude attempt to subvert this and to artificially establish a jewish state in a place and way that goes against almost all jewish values. Indeed, Rabkin asks what is the thing now that makes Israel a jewish state? Is it religion, a lifestyle, a history, a culture, etc. He answers in the negative, the thing holding it together as a state is a common place nationalist quest, not unlike any other on the planet, nothing special here and an effort doomed to ultimate failure. The last time something like this was tried, the Jewish presence in Palestine was essentially destroyed by the Romans.
Do buy this book, religious or not, zionist or not, if you are intellectually open minded, this could be a watershed for you.
Read less
60 people found this helpfulReport
Mark J. Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book on an important and, at least for Jews, very relevant issue.Reviewed in the United States on 4 May 2017
Verified Purchase
Very well written and very well documented. I'm enjoying reading it and learning a lot of rarely published history.
5 people found this helpfulReport
AbdullahKurc
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2015
Verified Purchase
Geart deal
Report
F. James Donnellan
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2014
Verified Purchase
One that every serious student of the history of this conflict should read.
2 people found this helpfulReport
Kenneth H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United States on 6 April 2015
Verified Purchase
Insightful.
3 people found this helpfulReport
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A Threat from Within Summary
A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism by Yakov M. Rabkin
A Threat from Within presents a history of Jewish opposition to Zionism, and challenges the myths that lie at the very root of contemporary or 'new' anti-Semitism. A principled and enduring opposition to Zionism has come from spiritual leaders of Judaism and has not died away despite the State of Israel existence as an imposing military power. The violence in Israel/Palestine acquires a different meaning when seen in the context of internal opposition to Zionism. Dire warnings voiced at the birth of Zionism now sound prophetic. The anti-Zionists have claimed all along that far from 'solving the Jewish question' and offering Jews a safe haven, Zionism would only fan hatred of the Jews. A Threat from Within and its seemingly paradoxical theme - Jews opposing Zionism in the name of Judaism - will fascinate a wide range of readers from different political and religious orientations. Yakov Rabkins book has been translated into several languages and has been nominated for the 2006 Governor Generals Literary Awards, Canadas most prestigious literary prize.
A Threat from Within Reviews
'An extremely interesting and valuable book.' Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'Timely, well researched and thorough treatment of probably the most controversial issue in todays Jewish world. Fascinating contemporary material. The author deserves our thanks for presenting our case so eloquently.' Jewish Telegraph 'Yakov Rabkin argues that Jewish rejection of the Zionist state should be taken seriously.' Jewish Chronicle 'This book sheds light on religious anti-Zionism, which, demographically and ideologically, represents the most serious threat to Israel as a State and as a collective identity. In fact, it is a more grievous and dangerous challenge than Arab and Palestinian hostility. The State, by increasing its achievements, leads the country straight into an abyss. To paraphrase Marx, one could say that Israel, by virtue of its spectacular development, is digging its own tomb.' Joseph Hodara, Bar-Ilan University, Israel 'I can only welcome the publication of this unconventional book based on often ignored historical facts. It is up to us to draw lessons from it.' Rabbi Moshe Gerard Ackermann, Director of the Nerlitz Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem 'Yakov Rabkin has produced an altogether remarkable book that tells the story and analyses the ideas of the Orthodox Jewish movement opposed to Zionism and the State of Israel. I am enormously impressed by the authors historical scholarship, by his brilliant analysis of a complex literature and by the lucidity of his prose. This is an extraordinary book.' Gregory Baum, McGill University 'This book is fascinating. it presents a range of anti-Zionist arguments developed in Jewish religious circles that are practically unknown to the public. It is a solid contribution to scholarship.' Alain Bouchard, Laval University 'This is a capital book that comes at the very time that "the eternal Middle East question" demands new approaches that may defuse the crisis. This is why this book must be read without delay that the greatest number of people possible.' Charles Rheaume, historian, Department of National Defense, Ottawa 'As an Israeli patriot and as a philosopher, I consider it essential to integrate the discourse of Judaic anti-Zionism into the badly needed public debate about our past, present and future.' Joseph Agassi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Tel-Aviv University and York University, Toronto '...mastery of detail and succinct referencing...[the book] is rich and deserves serious attention and respect.' Journal of the Middle East in London 'This is an excellent and an urgent book at a time when criticism is confronted by an iron wall.' Yerah Gover, Journal of Palestine Studies
About Yakov M. Rabkin
Professor Yakov Rabkin has taught Jewish history and the history of science at the University of Montreal since 1973.
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Table of Contents
Preface - Joseph Agassi
Prologue
1. Historical Signposts
2. A New Identity
3. Land of Israel between Exile and Return
4. Use of Force
5. Collaboration with the Zionists: Limits and Opportunities
6. Zionism, the Shoah and Israel
7. Prophecies of Destruction and Strategies of Survival
Epilogue
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