https://serfdomalley.com/videos/watch/ea8d9c2d-6754-4f11-b7bc-e9a094d59441 Is Zionism a Jewish movement, or is it a form of European ethnic nationalism transplanted to Palestine? What if the idea of gathering Jews in the Holy Land was originally a Protestant Christian concept? We dive into these provocative questions, challenging everything you thought you knew about this ideology. To help us understand this, today I’m talking to Dr. Yakov Rabkin, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Montreal. His publications include over 300 articles and several monographs and edited volumes. His newest work is a short but highly fascinating account about “Israel in Palestine: Jewish Rejection of Zionism”. Together, we explore the deep-seated Jewish opposition to Zionism, tracing its violent underpinnings back to Russian revolutionary traditions. We'll uncover the surprising alliances between Zionists and anti-Semites, discuss how it uprooted ancient Jewish communities, and examine why this colonial project continues to receive unwavering Western support today. Links: Prof. Rabkin's latest book: https://israelpalestinebook.com/ Other Books by Yakov Rabkin: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Yakov-Rabkin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AYakov%2BRabkin https://www.plutobooks.com/product/what-is-modern-israel/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/threat-from-within-9781842776995/ Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Goods Store: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Preview & Introduction 00:01:24 Distinguishing Zionism, Judaism & Israel 00:04:48 The Protestant Christian Origins of Zionism 00:09:09 Why Zionism is an "Enemy of the Jewish Nation" 00:14:08 The Jewish Cabinet Member Who Opposed the Balfour Declaration 00:15:32 How Early Zionists Justified Their Ideology 00:18:48 The Role of Violence & Political Terrorism in Zionism 00:24:44 Were There Non-Violent Zionist Factions? 00:28:52 How Zionism Uprooted Middle Eastern Jewish Communities 00:34:43 The Iranian Jewish Community & Accusations of "Stockholm Syndrome" 00:38:56 The Equating of Zionism with Judaism 00:44:04 The Pillars of Zionism's Success 00:55:06 Why Israel Influences Western Ruling Classes 01:00:12 Where to Find Yakov Rabkin's Work Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:34:25 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://serfdomalley.com https://serfdomalley.com/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://serfdomalley.com/videos/watch/ea8d9c2d-6754-4f11-b7bc-e9a094d59441 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://serfdomalley.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.