The End of Zionism

Menachem Brinker

1985

It is standard fare at Zionist assemblies to declare that Israel belongs to all Jews, wherever they live. As a ritual to be trotted out on Sabbaths and festivals (and the atmosphere at Zionist assemblies is unflinchingly festive) the line has a certain symbolic value. It echoes with the concern every Jew feels, or should feel, for Israel’s welfare…

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Menachem Brinker

1935–2016

Philosopher, literary scholar, peace activist, and editor Menachem Brinker was born and raised in Jerusalem. He held a doctorate in philosophy from Tel Aviv University and taught at the Hebrew University and the University of Chicago. Brinker founded the modern Hebrew studies program at the University of Chicago, and was its first chair. In 2004, he received the Israel Prize.

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