Izabella Tabarovsky
@IzaTabaro
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Antisemitism | Antizionism | Soviet history | Israel | Sr Fellow Z3 Institute @z3_project | @centre_as | @ISGAP1 | @TabletMag | @jerusalemcenter | @compercenter
Joined September 2015
I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide, has just launched. For years I’ve warned that the antizionism creeping into American life echoes what Soviet Jews once faced — antisemitic ideological pressure, cultural erasure, and
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The old divisions in Jewish life are fading. Shul politics, denominations, labels none of it matters like it once did. Since Oct 7, the only real line is Zionist or anti-Zionist. The middle ground collapsed, and the future is being shaped by those who choose peoplehood without
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Why does it feel like the UN is in its late-decline phase
No Joke: The UN next week will hold its first “International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures” — declaring all Western sanctions against Iran, Russia, North Korea and other tyrannies as a violation of international law. Those who initiated this include China, Cuba & Iran.
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Had a great time being a talking head in this short Unpacked explainer on how Zionism turned into a slur. It’s a clever, accessible way to introduce younger audiences to the story of Soviet antizionism. Link in the next post.
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Peter Beinart wouldn’t listen to fellow Jews who warned him that cutting himself off from his own people would gain him zero respect from the other side and in fact would only attract abuse and derision. Perhaps he’ll pay attention to @afalkhatib. I’m starting to think this is
This is truly embarrassing and deeply self-deprecatory behavior; asking for forgiveness because you spoke to Israeli students who belong to your tribe, are your people, and part of your community is not going to make you more liked, accepted, or embraced by the rabid elements of
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@PeterBeinart In over 30 years as a trauma psychologist, I’ve seen this exact posture in abused women and in people caught inside cultic systems. When they speak, they frame not checking in with the group’s gatekeepers as a kind of sin, as if having an independent thought requires repentance.
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They are terrified. What a way to live. Imagine trusting their journalism when they feel obligated to comply with external dictates about where they can and cannot go.
I’m glad to see Peter's apology. Jewish Currents was not aware of this event until the 11th hour, and was not consulted on his decision. If I had been, I would have urged him not to cross the picket line. I appreciate him taking responsibility for his mistake.
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This almost makes me feel sorry for Peter. How painful it must be to live with so little freedom. And what an excellent illustration of what many of us have been saying all along: that this fight is only partly about Israel. The bigger story is a cultish, illiberal movement that
By speaking earlier this week at Tel Aviv University, I made a serious mistake. In the past, when formulating my views about Israel-Palestine, I’ve sought out Palestinian friends and interlocutors and listened carefully to their views. In this case, I did not. I really wanted
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Everyone must buy, read, and distribute this essential book @maazaction @InstituteCSA
Over the weekend Be a Refusenik reached bestseller status in Amazon’s School Safety category. Today it is marked as a Top New Release in College and University Student Life. I’m told that student clubs are requesting copies for their members, and that organizations are ordering
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@IzaTabaro Sounds fantastic! Kol Hakavod Looking forward to reading this.
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@IzaTabaro Incredibly well deserved! Thank you for your brilliant work.
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Over the weekend Be a Refusenik reached bestseller status in Amazon’s School Safety category. Today it is marked as a Top New Release in College and University Student Life. I’m told that student clubs are requesting copies for their members, and that organizations are ordering
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@IzaTabaro Just ordered for my niece who is a student at the University of Maryland. That nice place they tried to pass BDS resolutions on Yom Kippur.
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@IzaTabaro We were refuseniks. Today my daughter is the President of an Ivy University for Israel. Fighting the same evil antisemties, including the 'as a jew' crowd. We had those in the USSR as well! Congrats on the book!!!
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Important new book
I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide, has just launched. For years I’ve warned that the antizionism creeping into American life echoes what Soviet Jews once faced — antisemitic ideological pressure, cultural erasure, and
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Congratulations! Certain to be an important read.
I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide, has just launched. For years I’ve warned that the antizionism creeping into American life echoes what Soviet Jews once faced — antisemitic ideological pressure, cultural erasure, and
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Buy @IzaTabaro's new book, "Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student Survival Guide," anywhere books are sold.
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Young American Jews face daunting challenges on campuses today. They are pressured to conform to an antisemitic reality, pass ideological litmus tests, and disavow crucial parts of their identity—t...
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