Invitations for Conversation & Reflection
Norton’s work and contribution to scholarship and public life was substantial. In this In Memoriam I remember him, his indomitable spirit and ability to reach across deep difference, his courage in addressing the protracted struggle in Israel/Palestine, and his vigilance in addressing Islamophobia and anti-Semitism and calling us to our better angels.
Read MoreNorton Mezvinsky, historian and activist, is currently writing a book titled, “Is A Jewish State a Good Idea?” Is it a good idea in the Middle East? This book culminates Professor Mezvinsky’s close to seven decades of thinking about the state of Israel, the Palestinian community, the role of Jewish fundamentalism and Christian Zionism and the relationship of Israel to the United States of America.
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