Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning

In the current climate, the dominant narrative within Jewish communal life often centers on persecution and victimhood. This perspective can obscure the richness of Jewish tradition and complicate understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Following the events in Gaza, where Jewish texts and history have been invoked to justify immense suffering, a new narrative is urgently needed. This book proposes a profound reckoning, asking what it truly means to be Jewish in the aftermath of such devastation. It envisions an alternative story, drawing on global examples of moral reconstruction and a re-examination of Jewish tradition. This new narrative champions equality over supremacy for Israeli Jews and posits that Jewish and Palestinian safety are interconnected, not mutually exclusive. It cautions against prioritizing state power above human life.

Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza is a significant work from acclaimed columnist Peter Beinart. A New York Times Notable Book and New York Times Bestseller, it offers a passionate yet measured exploration of history, politics, and morality, presenting a clear vision for the future. This provocative argument is poised to enrich a crucial contemporary conversation.