Sydney Examining Antizionism: Expert Discourse Unmasking New Antisemitism
Description
Join us for a rigorous examination of contemporary antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Three leading experts will deconstruct the linguistic manipulation, historical narratives, and ideological frameworks fuelling modern anti-Jewish bigotry, providing essential tools to recognise and counter this harm.
Lineup
Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann: Antisemantism from deicide to DEI-cide
Linguist | ISGAP Advisor | 'Living Legend of Research' (2024) Professor Zuckermann dissects the linguistic fallacies used to manipulate public discourse. He will explore the evolution from ancient accusations of deicide (killing God) to modern allegations of DEI-cide (killing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). Key topics include the etymological fallacy (misusing "Semite"), the weaponisation of "tofu words" (e.g., Zionism, apartheid), and the role of "folk-etymology" in delegitimising Jewish identity.
Joshua Dabelstein: Focus on Antizionism - as a distinct form of ethnicity-based anti-Jewish bigotry
Communications Strategist | Head of Communications Joshua Dabelstein argues that antizionism has been fundamentally misdiagnosed in the public square. While proponents treat it as a debate about Israel, Dabelstein exposes it as a distinct form of ethnicity-based anti-Jewish bigotry—a term now borrowed to mask all forms of anti-Jewish sentiment. Key topics include reconciling the confusion surrounding antizionism; why we must stop debating the labels ("Zionism," "Judaism," "Israel") and start describing the nature of the ideology itself; and analysing the results of shifting the focus toward the reality of the movement
Ayal Marek
President of ARZA | Board Member, Union for Progressive Judaism | Chair, Israeli Awareness Committee (Leo Baeck Centre) Ayal Marek is an Israeli-Australian advocate committed to Jewish society, education, and peace. With a professional background spanning law, international development, government advisory, and business, Ayal currently serves as President of ARZA and a board member of the Union for Progressive Judaism. A "realist optimist," he brings extensive experience in community leadership, academic lecturing, and investment management to this event.
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