Bev Miller
Zionism Unfiltered
 

Zionism Unfiltered, a community group committed to championing and elevating Zionist voices, may be a relatively new initiative in Hamilton, but it has hit the ground running! In partnership with J-Hamilton, we have already hosted two exciting speaker events.

In October, Andria Spindel of the Canadian Antisemitism Education Forum (CAEF) provided a large and eager audience with an overview of Zionism and the “big lie” of antizionism. Then, in November, journalists Rob Roberts and Dave Gordon gave our motivated and keen attendees an inside look at media bias against Israel.

If you missed these two events, don’t worry. Zionism Unfiltered has more compelling programs to come!

On Sunday, Dec. 6, join us for an inspiring story of transformation: the journey of one man from antizionist to passionate Zionist. Don’t miss Kile Jones as he shares how a non-Jewish academic, through study and research, came to embrace Zionism and become the Zionist leader he is today.

Our winter program begins in January 2027, starting with HonestReporting Canada. The trailblazers at HonestReporting Canada never fail to provide relevant information about the challenges facing Jews and Zionists, along with practical suggestions for responding to them. Join us on Jan. 24 as Robert Walker inspires and engages us as he shares his thoughts on “Why Israel is the Greatest Moral Test of our Generation”. 

In February, Zionism Unfiltered members will tackle some of the most common libels against Zionism and Israel, examining the facts and offering informed responses to these false accusations. When confronting the lies of antizionism, knowledge is power!

Join us in March with Pat Johnson of UpStanders Canada. Pat will introduce us to his remarkable organization and explain how non-Jewish allies can support Zionists in “bending the arc of the moral universe toward justice”. You’ll learn about the joint initiative (UpStanders and the National Council of Jewish Women) “The Power of Small Conversations”, and discover how meaningful dialogue changes minds.  You’ll leave this encounter with Pat feeling inspired and optimistic about what we can accomplish together.

Zionism Unfiltered aims to be a welcoming home for Zionists and for those with questions about Zionism and antizionism. We believe that open discussion and meaningful connections will strengthen our community and deepen understanding.

Register for upcoming programs and learn more about us on our website.