Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

Praise

“This timely book constitutes a reckoning with the vast gulf between the Jewish tradition that Beinart cherishes and what has replaced it in the practice of the state of Israel, and of those who have come to worship that state. It is urgently needed.”
—Rashid Khalidi, New York Times bestselling author of The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine

“At this painful moment, Peter Beinart’s voice is more vital than ever. His reach is broad—from the tragedy of today’s Middle East to the South Africa he knows well to events centuries ago—his scholarship is deep, and his heart is big. This book is not just about being Jewish in the shadow of today’s war, but about being a person who cares for justice.”
—Adam Hochschild, author of American Midnight and King Leopold’s Ghost

“Guided by a deep familiarity with Jewish history and sources, and a piercing awareness of Palestinian realities, Peter Beinart unflinchingly peels away the layers of propagandist misdirection deployed to defend Israel’s actions. This essential book leads us to a universal and Jewish reawakening that is both humane and hopeful.”
—Daniel Levy, President of the US-Middle East Project and former Israeli peace negotiator

“An urgent, carefully argued and compelling read.”
—Rachel Shabi, author of Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism

“Invaluable. . . . Beinart’s cogent and caring analysis guides readers toward moral clarity and a sharper understanding of the crisis and its profoundly devastating consequences.”
—Booklist

“Beinart issues an impassioned critique of the American Jewish community’s reaction to the war in Gaza. . . . Urgent and thought-provoking, this is sure to spark debate.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A learned, powerful book that asks tough—if contentious—questions.”
—Kirkus Reviews