Asher Wilson-Goldman
Local
Asher Wilson-Goldman grew up in Wellington's Jewish community, where furniture in the small synagogue at Webb St is dedicated to his grandmother's memory, and his late mother was head teacher at Moriah Kindergarten. He is an active member of Dayenu: NZ Jews Against the Occupation, lives on the Kāpiti Coast and works as a public service leader in the fields of communications, engagement and strategy.
Session 1
My Israel journey: how one Jew turned away from the land of milk and honey
How does a child who grew up singing Anim Zmirot in synagogue and attending Moriah Kindergarten and College go from filling out the paperwork to make aliyah to co-founding a group of Jewish activists opposed to Israel? When that happens, what does that mean for his connection to Judaism and our kiwi Jewish communities? This session will explore Asher's story and share his perspective on what our communities are losing by insisting on Zionism as a basis for membership and community activity.