educate
The most effective way to fight antizionism is to name it clearly and unapologetically.
Society made racism, sexism, and homophobia visible by naming them. We exposed their patterns and harms with precise language.
We must now do the same with antizionism.
Describing antizionist harassment, purges, exclusion, or violence without naming antizionism itself is ineffective. It allows the public to continue believing antizionism is simply “criticism of Israel,” “a Jewish disagreement,” or “a human rights movement.”
We need to fill the public conversation with clear, consistent language: antizionism, the antizionist complex, colonizer libel, proxy targeting, permission structure, and more. See our glossary for examples of keywords to spread and use.
Precision in language is the foundation of moral clarity.
start with yourself
Before teaching others, we must first ground ourselves — whether as individuals, organizations, communities, or institutions.
This inner work — learning to see antizionism clearly — is often difficult, spiritual, and transformative. It requires honest self-reflection and the unlearning of the antizionist bigotry that many of us have absorbed after years of saturated antizionist discourse.
Start here: Immerse yourself (and your group or organization) deeply in the Learning section. You don’t need a PhD in Middle East history. What matters is developing a clear, basic understanding of what antizionism is and is not, grounded in the MAAZ framework.
Education is only as effective as the clarity of those delivering it. Take the time to build a solid foundation first. This moral and intellectual grounding is essential before stepping into public action. Once we have a good working grasp of the material, we can begin educating others with strength and conviction.
Make Antizionism Visible
There are many effective ways to educate and push back, whether you are an individual, a student group, a synagogue, a community organization, or an institution.
Social Media — Create posts, threads, short videos, and reels on TikTok, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook that explicitly name and explain antizionism.
Traditional Media — Write or support op-eds, essays, columns, or stories. Appear on (or help secure) podcasts, interviews, or television.
Arts, Culture & Storytelling — Share powerful stories of antizionism’s history (Soviet Jewry, the MENA exodus) and today’s reality (harassment, purges, and violence) through documentaries, short films, audio series, museum exhibits, fiction, or social media campaigns.
Public Education & Events — Organize or speak at teach-ins, panels, community gatherings, and marches.
Visible Street Presence — Use stickers, posters, and public art (see our section on street action).