What does the politics of solidarity look like in practice, and how can left-wing organizations grow-in numbers and power--while remaining accountable to the broader movements of which they are a part?

Against enormous odds and in the face of fierce pushback, the Palestine solidarity movement has succeeded in transforming the landscape of American politics. The movement has catapulted Palestine from being an untouchable topic in even liberal political circles to a central rallying cry in grassroots progressive organizing, one that is championed by some of the highest profile and beloved members of Congress.

In their book “Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love: Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing”, two key leaders and former staff of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) --Rebecca Vilkomerson and Rabbi Alissa Wise--focus on the important role of anti-Zionist Jewish organizing within the broader Palestine solidarity movement, reflecting on their decade of leadership of JVP and drawing lessons especially relevant to those organizing from a position of solidarity.

Moderated by Phyllis Bennis of the Institute for Policy Studies, co-authors Rebecca Vilkomerson and Rabbi Alissa Wise will be hosted on the Busboys and Poets’ stage to share more about how left-wing organizations can grow-in numbers and power while remaining accountable to the broader movements of which they are a part. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and the authors will be signing following the program.

This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:30 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of SOLIDARITY IS THE POLITICAL VERSION OF LOVE will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is in person and will not be livestreamed.

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Rebecca Vilkomerson and Rabbi Alissa Wise are the co-authors of Solidarity is the Political Version of Love: Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing available from Haymarket in September 2024. They were both staff leaders of Jewish Voice for Peace from 2010-2020 and continue to work for Palestinian liberation through Rebecca’s work with Funding Freedom and Alissa’s with Rabbis for Ceasefire.