The United States and Zionism Have a 250-Year Relationship — ZOA Philadelphia Director Steve Feldman’s JNS Op-Ed
Zionism stands at the very heart of America’s founding and the American idea. By Steve Feldman (July 7, 2026 / JNS) As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence, it is also fitting to celebrate Zionism, an independence movement thousands of years older that has been closely connected to the United States since the pre-founding era. In America today, Zionism is under attack by assorted leftists, Islamists and right-wing extremists who are unaware of this connection or deny it because of their profound Jew-hatred. But Zionism and the American idea are intertwined, as proved in innumerable ways. For example, Benjamin […]
Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America (“ZOA”) is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. With offices around the country and in Israel, the ZOA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, media, and college/high school students about the truth of the ongoing and relentless Arab war against Israel. ZOA is also committed to promoting strong U.S.-Israel relations. ZOA works to protect Jewish college and high school students from intimidation, harassment and discrimination, and in fighting anti-Semitism in general.
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