Israel education or Israel advocacy? The distinction matters
For years, I’ve watched a subtle confusion creep into our schools and communities. What we call “Israel education” is too often advocacy in disguise. The two sound alike, but they pull in opposite directions. One…
Assessment
The piece draws a sharp line between teaching about Israel and defending it, arguing that conflating the two undermines genuine learning. At stake is how Jewish communities prepare young people to engage with a complex, contested national story rather than simply equipping them with talking points. The distinction matters most when students encounter narratives that challenge their own, and the test will be whether institutions can resist the instinct to shield them from discomfort.