Zionism

Key Facts About Jewish Identity, Zionism, and Israel

• Cradle of Jewish Identity: Israel is the historic birthplace of Jewish ethnic identity, language, culture, and religion, with a continuous Jewish presence for over 3,000 years.

• Zionism’s Essence: Zionism embodies the Jewish people’s enduring connection and aspiration for freedom in their ancestral homeland, serving as a political movement for Jewish self-determination in Israel.

• History of Persecution: For over 1,900 years, Jews faced oppression and violence in Europe and the Middle East, and continue to confront antisemitism globally.

• Israel’s Vital Role: Home to nearly half of the world’s Jewish population, Israel is essential to the safety, survival, and human rights of the Jewish people.

• Zionism and Indigenous Roots: Zionism advocates for a Jewish homeland and state in Israel, where Jews are indigenous, refuting claims of colonization.