Elder of Ziyon

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Elder of Ziyon is an American[1] pro-Israel blog.[2][3] It is written anonymously.[4]

Blog Name[]

The blog's name is an ironic reference to the anti-Semitic hoax The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which claims Jews control the world. On his web page, the blog's writer, known as "Elder", explains that the name of the blog "is meant to be ironic, of course. Now it makes it a little harder for me to be taken seriously by the media at large - on one occasion, The Jerusalem Post edited out a reference to me because it sounded too weird (the reporter told me that.)"[5]

Due to the unusual spelling, the blog is often erroneously cited as "Elder of Zion".[6][7][8]

Reputation[]

According to The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles the blog "serves as a watchdog against anti-Zionism."[9]

The American Zionist Movement has described Elder as "perhaps the most quoted blogger in the area of Middle East politics".[10] The blog has a high rank on Technorati.[11]

On September 13, 2013 The Jerusalem Report published the article Battle of the Bloggers, which called Elder of Ziyon "perhaps the most influential" pro-Israel blog.[12]

Impact[]

In 2016 McGraw-Hill discontinued a widely used textbook after Elder of Ziyon started a campaign against a map alleged to show the progressive loss of land by the Palestinians since 1946.[13] In response, Jewish Voice for Peace organized a letter by 35 prominent academics accusing the publisher of censorship.[13]

In April 2013 the blog published a scoop revealing that writers for MIFTAH, a nonprofit founded in 1998 by Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi were repeating a centuries-old smear over the Passover holiday on their Arabic Web site, accusing Jews of using Christian blood to prepare the Passover matzoh,[14] causing The Algemeiner Journal to name the blog as one of its Jewish 100.[15]

Israel Advocacy Panel Discussion[]

On May 21, 2012 the American Zionist Movement sponsored a program that focused on pro-Israel advocacy. The panel discussion was called Israel in the Write Light, and "Elder" appeared at the panel discussion.[16]

Other highlights[]

Besides original articles, the blog is known for its cartoon posters (including the "Apartheid?" series, which has been used on many campuses),[17][18] and videos (including a tour of the Belz Great Synagogue in Jerusalem,[19] and an English walking tour of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem).[20]

References[]

  1. ^ Ashton organise la réunion annuelle de printemps des donateurs pour le peuple palestinien - DESINFOS.COM
  2. ^ Pilkington, Ed (16 September 2009). "International: Rights watchdog suspends analyst over collection of Nazi memorabilia: Move follows campaign by pro-Israel bloggers". The Guardian. ProQuest 244438912.
  3. ^ "Gaza Factions are Close to War ", Arutz Sheva, Feb 3, 2012
  4. ^ "Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven'", Gal Beckerman, October 07, 2009, The Forward
  5. ^ Elder of Ziyon, FAQ
  6. ^ Jewish Tourists Stoned in Jordan over 'Provocative Hats'; Arabic websites say religious Jewish visitors to Kerak were attacked with shoes and rocks", Gil Ronen, 6/5/2012, Israel National News
  7. ^ "Hamas Leader Haniyeh’s Op-Ed Enforces Guardian’s Anti-Israel Message", Algemeiner, June 8, 2012
  8. ^ "Muslims: Israel to Give Half of Al Aqsa to Jews" The Muslim Times, Feb. 21, 2012
  9. ^ "Tolerance Museum Dispute Continues Despite Document". Jewish Journal. 2010-02-23. Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
  10. ^ “Israel in the Write Light” http://www.azm.org/israel-in-the-write-light-monday-may-21.php
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2012-06-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ Tibor Krausz 09/13/2013
  13. ^ a b Sprusansky, Dale (June–July 2016). "College Textbook Discontinued After Pro-Israel Groups Object to Dispossession Maps". Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: 52. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  14. ^ Jerusalem Post April 11, 2013
  15. ^ Algemeiner April 24, 2013
  16. ^ ""Israel in the Write Light" Leaves Audience Wanting More!". The American Zionist Movement. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  17. ^ Philadelphia Jewish Voice, March 14, 2011
  18. ^ Europe Israel March 7, 2011
  19. ^ Vos Iz Neias, March 5, 2012
  20. ^ Elder of Ziyon, February 17, 2013

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