Rabbi Jen Lader on Israel and Zionism

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes concerning Israel, Zionism, and their relationship to Jewish identity and political advocacy.

Scope: Distinguishes criticism of Israeli policy, opposition to Zionism, and claims about Jewish people while documenting where participants dispute those boundaries.

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1 event on this page · Inclusive range: April 10, 2026–April 10, 2026

1 matching event · Inclusive range: April 10, 2026–April 10, 2026

1 total published event · Inclusive range: April 10, 2026–April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026Condemned
Addressed record
El-Sayed's cycle-of-violence framing rationalized the antisemitic attack or improperly shifted explanatory responsibility toward Israel and Jews.
“suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions; offensive”
Speaker capacity
Rabbi, Temple Israel
Editorial rationale
The criticism came from a rabbi at the attacked institution and directly opposed El-Sayed's causal framing.
Abdul El-Sayed is courting Jewish voters without moderating his views on Israel (opens in a new tab)

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Supports El-Sayed's continued defense, Rabbi Jen Lader's critique, and divided responses among Jewish voters.

View context Abdul El-Sayed's cycle of violence framing after the Temple Israel attack