July 16, 2024
Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish ‘colonization’
The rising young activist is promoting a movement called “Decolonized Judean”.
Ysabella Hazan, right, sat down with CJN podcaster Rivka Campbell for a live podcast taping at Beth Tikvah Synagogue on June 25, 2024.
When the University of Windsor recently conceded to the demands of its pro-Palestinian encampment protesters, officials signed an agreement that stated, among other anti-Israel sentiments, the post-secondary institution would affirm “its commitment towards principles of decolonization… in the context of the occupation of Palestine.”
The narrative of Israel as a colonizing force is synonymous with the modern-day pro-Palestinian movement. But it’s a narrative thrust upon Jews and Israelis by non-Jewish actors—a fact that Ysabella Hazan is keen to point out.
The young law school graduate, backed by 40,000 Instagram followers, is a rising star in the Jewish activist space, working out of Montreal to promote a movement and clothing line she calls “Decolonized Judean“. It’s not just about Israel: Hazan rejects numerous facets of Judaism that seem imposed by non-Jews, as well, such as the Christian concept of God.
Hazan, whose roots are Moroccan, recently joined Rivka Campbell for a live taping of The CJN podcast Rivkush, about noteworthy Jews of colour, at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Toronto.
Credits
- Host: Rivka Campbell
- Producer: Michael Fraiman
- Music: Westside Gravy
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