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'Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By': Jews of Conscience on Palestine
- Susan Landau (editor)
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| Title | 'Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By' |
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| Subtitle | Jews of Conscience on Palestine |
| Contributor | Susan Landau (editor) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0481 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0481 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Susan Landau; |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Publication place | Cambridge, UK |
| Published on | 2025-06-25 |
| ISBN | 978-1-80511-668-4 (Paperback) |
| 978-1-80511-669-1 (Hardback) | |
| 978-1-80511-670-7 (PDF) | |
| 978-1-80511-672-1 (HTML) | |
| 978-1-80511-671-4 (EPUB) | |
| Short abstract | This volume is a timely and powerful collection of Jewish dissent against Zionism and the impact of Israeli statehood on the indigenous Palestinian population. Bridging history, politics, theology, and conflict studies, this book traces a moral and intellectual tradition of resistance from within the global Jewish community—one rooted in values of justice, equality, and compassion. From early twentieth-century critics like Ahad Ha’am and Hannah Arendt to contemporary scholars, rabbis, journalists, and activists, the voices gathered here challenge the dominant narratives that conflate Judaism with Zionism. |
| Long abstract | This volume is a timely and powerful collection of Jewish dissent against Zionism and the impact of Israeli statehood on the indigenous Palestinian population. Bridging history, politics, theology, and conflict studies, this book traces a moral and intellectual tradition of resistance from within the global Jewish community—one rooted in values of justice, equality, and compassion. From early twentieth-century critics like Ahad Ha’am and Hannah Arendt to contemporary scholars, rabbis, journalists, and activists, the voices gathered here challenge the dominant narratives that conflate Judaism with Zionism. As violence escalates in Gaza and misinformation clouds public understanding, this book offers essential historical context and urgently needed counter-narratives. Through curated quotes, essays, and reflections, it documents how generations of Jews have spoken out—often at personal cost—against militarism, racism, and settler colonialism. In doing so, it reclaims an ethical tradition that links solidarity with Palestine with all struggles for justice throughout the world. This is an anti-war, anti-prejudice book for anyone seeking clarity amid polarization. In this unprecedented political moment, it is an essential resource for educators, activists, faith leaders, and all who value human rights. By amplifying voices of conscience, it deepens our understanding of Israel-Palestine relations and reminds us of the enduring power of moral dissent. |
| Print length | 166 pages (xviii+148) |
| Language | English (Original) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 12 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 0.47" x 9.21" (Paperback) |
| 156 x 16 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 0.63" x 9.21" (Hardback) | |
| Weight | 327g | 11.53oz (Paperback) |
| 500g | 17.64oz (Hardback) | |
| OCLC Number | 1525459709 |
| LCCN | 2025465552 |
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Contents
About the Book
(pp. ix–xii)- Susan Landau
About the Author
(pp. xiii–xvii)- Susan Landau
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I.1 “A Land Without a People”
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I.2 The Zionist Idea
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I.3 Judaism Is not Zionism
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I.4 On Occupation
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I.5 On Divestment
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I.6 On Peace and Justice
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II.1 Democracy, Equality, Refugees
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II.3 Zionism, Then and Now
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II.4 Nonviolent Activism
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II.5 As a Jew
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II.6 Antisemitism and Interfaith Relations
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III.8 Affirming the Prophetic: Hope in Action
(pp. 111–114)- Susan Landau
Contributors
Susan Landau
(editor)Susan Landau is a passionate advocate for kindness, justice, truth, and equality. The time- honored ethical tradition of Judaism grounds her self-definition as an anti-Zionist Jew, and shapes over twenty years of her active engagement in learning, organizing, educating, writing, and advocating for justice for all people of historic Palestine. She offers presentations, classes, and webinars locally, and at regional and national conferences. Susan is a co-editor of a study guide, Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism (2018, Palestine Justice Network of the Presbyterian Church, USA). Susan Landau, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She combines her lifelong career as a psychotherapist with a commitment to political education and advocacy in support of justice in Palestine. Susan lives in East Falls, Pennsylvania where she maintains her private psychotherapy practice.