Old Zionists FREAK OUT Over Young Jewish Antizionists

Watch the full conversation with Erin, Sam, and Simone here: Katie talks to Jewish American filmmakers Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen and Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman as they discuss their controversial documentary “Israelism“ about the way young Jews are rejecting zionism. In this clip they share why older Zionists are so scared of young Jewish activists who reject Israel. Erin Axelman is a queer Jewish filmmaker based out of Massachusetts. They are the co-director and producer of “Israelism,“ which is their directorial debut. Sam Eilertsen is the co-director and director of photography of “Israelism.“ They are the co-founder of Tikkun Olam Productions, and the director of the upcoming projects Generation Green New Deal and Vs Goliath. Simone Zimmerman is a progressive Jewish activist originally from Los Angeles. She is a co-founder of IfNotNow, the former head of B’tselem US, and currently works with Diaspora Alliance on issues of antisemitism and Palestinian rights. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps
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