Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Is Zionism the New Antisemitism?

In this thought-provoking episode of Logan Fizzle, we take a deep dive into a topic that stirs strong emotions and heated debate: the complex relationship between Zionism and antisemitism. Joining us is Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, whose critical eye and profound insights into Jewish religious thought and history shed unexpected light on this contentious issue. With decades of experience and the receipts to challenge our assumptions about the state of Israel, Rabbi Shapiro offers a striking critique of Zionism’s impact on Jewish identity and its broader geopolitical ramifications. Throughout our conversation, we peel back the layers of a debate that has simmered at the intersection of faith, identity, and politics. Rabbi Shapiro navigates us through the historical and theological underpinnings of Zionism, questioning its conflation with Judaism and offering perspectives that promise to surprise even the most well-informed viewers. As we explore these intricate themes, Rabbi Shapiro reveals unexpected twists in the narrative, compelling us to reconsider long-held assumptions about Zionism, antisemitism, and the nature of Jewish solidarity in the modern world. This episode is not just an intellectual exploration but an invitation to look beyond the headlines and sound bites, to understand the deep and sometimes divisive issues that shape our world. Tune in to this edition of Logan Fizzle for a conversation that promises enlightenment, challenge, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. It’s an episode that will engage your mind, provoke thought, and maybe even change how you view one of the most significant ideological debates of our era. Subscribe now and join us on this journey of discovery. The Settlers (documentary) The Empty Wagon: Zionism’s journey from identity crisis to identity theft by Yaakov Shapiro Alan Dershowitz 1985 Debate with Meir Kahane: Yaakov Shapiro’s web site: Committing High Reason