A political movement to create a Jewish state started in the late 19th century, in some circles today “Zionism” is reviled as ethno-nationalist racist colonialism (and other epithets). What are the origins, varieties, and meanings of Zionism in the 21st century?

Rabbi Adam Chalom, Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (www.iishj.org) and Rabbi of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation (www.kolhadash.com) shares his thoughts.

Part 2 of this series: "What is Diasporism and Anti-Zionism?":    • Diasporism and AntiZionism  

Book referenced: The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland by Gil Troy (Jewish Publication Society, 2018).