The Jewish Community Rupture Over Israel–Palestine

This week on Deconstructed, Ryan Grim speaks to the filmmakers behind Israelism," a new documentary that takes a narrative look at the unique relationship between the American Jewish community and an idealized version of the state of Israel. Grim is joined by Israelism" co-directors Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen. Axelman and Eilertsen are two first-time Jewish filmmakers who share a similar story to the film's protagonists, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan. Zimmerman, co-founder of the progressive Jewish organization IfNotNow, also joins the conversation. To watch the film, visitIsraelismfilm.com; you can also find upcoming screenings on their website.

Transcript coming soon.

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