Mira Sucharov

Mira Sucharov is associate professor of political science at Carleton University in Ottawa, where she specializes in Israeli-Palestinian relations and Jewish affairs. She is the author of The International Self: Psychoanalysis and the Search for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, and is the current country analyst for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza for Freedom House. She is a recipient of a Simon Rockower Award for Excellence in Jewish Journalism, and is currently writing a book on nostalgia and political change. In addition to writing for Open Zion, Mira Sucharov blogs at Haaretz.com.

Closing Reflections

No One Loves a Liberal Zionist

In her final contribution to Open Zion, Mira Sucharov offers some closing reflections on what she's learned from participating in this blog community.

Mira Sucharov

'Lived Jewishness'

For a Jewish Connection Without Converting, Cultural Affirmation is a Plan Worth Considering

Critics’ concerns over a Jewish cultural affirmation plan for non-Jews desiring a connection to Judaism—without converting—are valid, but it’s an initiative worth considering, says Mira Sucharov.

Mira Sucharov

Jewish Youth

Habonim Dror Cultivates A Sophisticated Take on Jewish Identity

Mira Sucharov

Robust Debate

Why Zionists Should Be Surprised—Even Heartened—By the United Church of Canada's Boycott

Jewish organizations don't seem to realize how significant it is that the United Church’s boycott of Israeli-made products in the West Bank is so circumscribed. Mira Sucharov reports.

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True Faithful Love

Canadian PM Stephen Harper Displays Lockstep Friendship With Israel at JNF Dinner

Last Sunday, Harper was feted at the annual JNF Negev Dinner in Toronto, where he spared no opportunity to laud Israel while criticizing its neighbors.

Mira Sucharov

Mira Sucharov

No One Loves a Liberal Zionist

For a Jewish Connection Without Converting, Cultural Affirmation is a Plan Worth Considering

Habonim Dror Cultivates A Sophisticated Take on Jewish Identity

Why Zionists Should Be Surprised—Even Heartened—By the United Church of Canada's Boycott

Canadian PM Stephen Harper Displays Lockstep Friendship With Israel at JNF Dinner

The Trouble With Mourning Arik Einstein As Diaspora Jews

Jewish Communities in Sweden Sound Alarm Over Alleged Anti-Semitism

Jewish Groups, American Rabbis Call on Israel to Withdraw Bedouin Displacement Plan

An Absurd Push for Separation of Religion and State in Canada

New Documentary Reveals Story of Palestinian Village Covered Up By JNF Forest