Understanding the Differences Between Zionism and Judaism: Faith, Identity, and Misconceptions

Understanding the Differences Between Zionism and Judaism: Faith, Identity, and Misconceptions
Organized by Proti dehumanizaci collective

Date: November 21, 2025
Place: Faculty of Social Studies Masaryk University, Joštova 10 Brno, room P52
Time: 7:00 PM (Czech Republic Time)
Format: Panel + Testimony + Q&A
Language: English
Audience: Students, educators, interfaith and human rights advocates, general public

About the Event
In times of war, displacement, and rising polarization, the terms Zionism and Judaism are often confused or conflated — fueling misunderstanding and prejudice. This event seeks to unpack these concepts, clarifying the distinction between Judaism as a spiritual and cultural faith tradition, and Zionism as a political ideology.
Through historical context, personal testimony, and open dialogue, participants will explore how faith, identity, and politics intersect — and how understanding these differences can foster more informed public conversations.

What to Expect
Clarify Definitions – Learn the distinct origins and meanings of Judaism and Zionism.
Challenge Misconceptions – Address how public narratives and media blur the line between faith and politics.
Personal Testimony – Hear from Gregory Berger, a Jewish American professor whose family survived the Holocaust, reflecting on history, identity, and belonging.
Open Discussion – Engage in a respectful Q&A exploring how communities can move toward understanding and compassion.

Speaker Bio
Gregory Berger is a Jewish American educator and media professor at UAEM in Mexico. Born and raised in New York to a Holocaust survivor family, he combines personal history with academic insight to humanize one of today’s most misunderstood subjects — the relationship between Judaism and Zionism.

Join Us
Gain clarity, and perspective in this important conversation about identity, and dialogue.
November 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM (Czech Republic Time)
Free and open to the public at Faculty of Social Studies, Joštova 10, room P52

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