At its best, Hellenistic culture emphasized the power of reason and the importance of individual conscience . . . . It raised living standards, especially in places like Jerusalem. Many Jewish reformers embraced these improvements. The Greeks had one central idea: their aspirations to create an advanced universal culture. And the Jews had their own central idea: the idea of one true God. The reformers wanted to merge these two ideas.
“Israel Apartheid” panel at academic conference to feature just one side
By Moshe Phillips
The most prestigious organization of historians in the United States will be hosting a panel at its upcoming conference called “Debating Israel and Apartheid”—but all of the panelists will be taking the same side in the debate. Can you guess which side?
The venerable American Historical Association, founded in 1884, is the premier professional association for American historians in all fields. Its next annual conference will be held in January 2022 in New Orleans.
A panel scheduled to be held on January 8 is called “Debating Israel and Apartheid.” With that kind of title, one would assume that the panelists will be expressing a variety of viewpoints. Certainly that’s what any serious academic panel should have. But don’t count on it in this case. It’s pretty obvious from the panelists’ track records that they will all be pointing an accusing finger at the Jewish state.
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