Sara Kershnar

Challenging AIPAC and confronting "US interests"

Monadel Herzallah, Sara Kershnar, Max Ajl and Kristin Szremski 23 May 2011

The roster of speakers at AIPAC’s annual policy conference — from Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to Christian Right paragon Ralph Reed, President Barack Obama and several members of Congress — is clear evidence that the relationship between and interests shared by AIPAC, the religious right and the US government continue unabashed and unchallenged. 

Jewish challenges to Zionism on the rise in the US

Gabriel Ash, Emily Katz Kashawi, Mich Levy and Sara Kershnar 14 June 2010



In June 2010, two opposite ends of the Jewish political spectrum will vie for one historical moment. As Israel and the Zionist movement struggle to maintain their century-long pull on Jewish minds, a new project is emerging to rechart the course away from Zionism and toward embracing a renewed commitment to a shared humanity. 

Compromising for Gaza without compromising Palestine

Gabriel Ash, Mich Levy and Sara Kershnar 9 September 2009



A call to organize a large march to break the siege of Gaza immediately captured the imagination of many organizers. However, after the initial call, the framework of the march was challenged by highly-respected Palestinian activists. Their criticism, expressed with the utmost respect for the courage and good will of the organizers, challenged the organizers’ decision to delay engaging in a wide conversation with Palestinian civil society and activists until after the call was made and the framework formulated. Gabriel Ash, Mich Levy and Sara Kershnar comment for The Electronic Intifada.