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Wendy Elisheva Somerson (wes) is a non-binary Jewish somatic healer, writer, visual artist, and activist who helped found the Seattle chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. They facilitate Ruach, body-based Jewish healing groups held in an anti-Zionist, anti-racist, and feminist framework. As part of a movement of anti-Zionist Jews, they support Jewish healing from historical trauma and promote a liberatory future for Judaism and Jewishness beyond Zionism that includes a free Palestine. Today on the show we discuss their new book An Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing: Somatic Practices to Heal Historical Wounds, Unlearn Oppression, and Create a Liberated World to Come.
Topics
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 01:09 Discussing the Book: An Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing
- 01:36 Genocide in Palestine: Context and Impact
- 04:07 Zionism and Jewish Historical Trauma
- 06:07 Embodied Jewish Healing: Concepts and Practices
- 09:26 Technology and Disembodiment
- 10:32 Anti-Zionism as a Path to Healing
- 16:12 Spiritual and Ethical Responsibilities
- 26:42 Activism and Jewish Faith
- 30:05 Resources and Community for Anti-Zionism
- 31:46 Somatic Healing Practices
- 36:58 Hope and Solidarity for the Future
- 40:07 Conclusion and Farewell
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