Dozens of Jews meet in New York to further their vision of Jewish life without Zionism

Over 100 Jews gathered in Brooklyn for a bootcamp aimed at building Jewish institutions without Zionism. Organized by the Jewish Diaspora Movement, the event featured sessions on staffing, funding, and defining political boundaries for anti-Zionist, non-Zionist, and diasporist groups. Participants included leaders of minyans and havurahs seeking practical guidance for growth.

Over 100 Jews gathered in a Brooklyn event space for a bootcamp aimed at creating Jewish institutions without Zionism. Organized by the Jewish Diaspora Movement, the event featured sessions on staffing, funding, and defining political boundaries for anti-Zionist, non-Zionist, and diasporist groups. Participants included leaders of minyans and havurahs seeking practical guidance for growth. Speakers included Rabbi Brant Rosen of Tzedek Chicago and Rebecca Vilkomerson of Jewish Voice for Peace. Attendees discussed the challenges of funding and the desire to create spaces where anti-Zionist values are central. The event reflects a growing movement among some American Jews to build Jewish life outside the framework of Zionism.

Dozens of Jews meet in New York to further their vision of Jewish life without Zionism