Zionism and the Western Jew

In this thought-provoking work of political and cultural analysis, Jacob Alexander explores the relationship between Zionism, the Jewish national liberation movement, and the Jewish communities of North America and Western Europe. Drawing on a wide range of historical and sociological evidence, he argues that Zionism has had profound and often controversial implications for the identity, politics, and culture of Western Jewry. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ongoing debate about the future of the Jewish people and their relationship with the State of Israel.