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Zionism Decoded in 101 Quotes
Zionism Decoded in 101 Quotes

Zionism Decoded in 101 Quotes

By Yakov Rabkin, By Yakov Rabkin, Foreword by Ronnie Kasarils, Foreword by Ronnie Kasarils

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100 Pages, 4.5 x 7

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF

Trade Paper, $16.95 (US $16.95)

Publication Date: February 2026

ISBN 9781771864121

Rights: WOR X CA

Baraka Books (Feb 2026)

Price: $16.95
 
 

Overview

The destruction of Gaza by Israel has shown that Zionism, the state’s foundational ideology, continues to shape Israel's actions. This book brings together the most revealing quotes from both supporters and opponents of Zionism. These quotes enable readers to understand the root causes of the unending violence that has plagued the Holy Land since the Zionist project began in the late 19th century.The book dispels common misconceptions about the religious origins of Zionism by tracing them back to Protestantism in 17th-century England. It also demonstrates how, when the new political ideology finally attracted Jews two centuries later, it caused a profound rift among them that persists to this day. A militant Zionist minority has proudly fanned the flames of revolution in Jewish life, creating the 'New Hebrew Man'. Their detractors have decried the new creed as a betrayal of Jewish values and beliefs. Palestinians also offer their perspective on Zionism, which has disrupted their lives for over a century. Finally, quotes from Christian Zionists explain why they form the backbone of Israel's global support.

Reviews

“Yakov Rabkin is our greatest guide to a fundamental and sad truth: Zionism is not Judaism and in many ways is the opposite of the Jewish tradition and faith. This short and piercing book shows that Zionists consciously aimed to break from the Jewish tradition and to create a new identity." —Jeffrey Sachs, world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development

“The most concise and incisive challenge Zionist propaganda and Israeli Hasbara will ever face. With the help of 101 quotes, Rabkin exposes the huge project of historical and moral fabrication that cost the lives of so many people, Arabs and Jews alike. A must-read and invaluable companion for both novices and well-read audiences on the topic of Zionism and Palestine.” —Ilan Pappé, historian, University of Exeter, author of Ten Myths about Israel

Author Biography

Yakov M. Rabkin has been Professor of History at the University of Montreal since 1973. He has also taught at universities in Australia, France, Israel, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine and the United States. His areas of expertise are contemporary Jewish history, international relations, and science and technology policies. His books, translated into many languages, include A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism, and What is Modern Israel? Rabkin is frequently invited to comment on current events in electronic and printed media. Ronnie Kasarils, a South African Jew, devoted his life to fighting apartheid in South Africa where he was a guerilla fighter, comrade of Nelson Mandela and later Minister for Intelligence Services in the ANC Government of Thabo Mbeki.