Some American Jewish intellectuals want to retire the words “Zionist” and “Zionism.” Nadine Epstein, Moment magazine’s executive editor, claims: “They have outlived their usefulness both as concepts and as terms.” Her essay, while thoughtful and thought-provoking, is thoroughly misguided.
Surrendering gives our enemies a victory they don’t deserve, underestimates Zionism’s ongoing, expansive, inspirational value, and repudiates our people’s – and her magazine’s – proud histories.
