A clarion call for Jewish unity, unanswered

(JNS) — There were many positive takeaways from the American Zionist Movement biennial meeting earlier this month in New York. Opportunities for face-to-face meetings with fellow slate members, allies, and perhaps, most importantly, those with whom one disagrees on political and religious issues, proved to be invaluable moments of getting to know one another without the pressure of WZO elections in the backdrop.

The ability to build personal connections helps the AZM function with a wide consensus on most issues in non-election years. And given the rise in anti-Zionism and its obvious spillove...