Israelism

Israelism offers a glimpse into the ways that many Jews in the United States are educated about and come to identify with the State of Israel.

Enter the story of two young adult Jews raised to defend Israel at all costs only to then join the movement of young American Jews battling the old guard over Israel’s centrality in American Judaism, and demanding freedom for the Palestinian people.

American Jews are raised to unconditionally love Israel, but a deepening generational divide grows over modern Jewish identity.

Unlike many other documentaries about Israel, Israelism isn’t about the conflict, or at least not exactly. Instead, it considers how American Jewish institutions position Israel, valorizing the IDF and leaving out the darker side of the occupation.

Documentary
United States (English)
1h 24min