The ever-changing political landscape continues to shape the way the Jewish diaspora views Israel and the profound effect it has on the struggle for the liberation and safety of Palestinians and Israelis and what should bind them rather than divide them.

This short presentation is from the perspective of a non-Zionist, non-religious Jewish American. It will take us from the concepts of various forms of Zionism to the present weaponization of Antisemitism as it relates to Anti-Zionism. The horrific events of October 7th and the months of genocidal backlash feels like the sad conclusion of the Zionist project.

Sharon Racusin lives in Hanover, NH and is a member of Jewish Voice for Peace VT NH and the JVP VT NH representative to the NH Coalition for a Just Peace in the Middle East.