The Threshold of Dissent shows an interesting critique of Zionism from American Jewish groups between the 1880s to 1980s. It did tend to be dry in some places but overall I still recommend reading this.

Something I've tried hard to impart upon my students throughout my years of teaching is the value of not allowing yourself to limit your understanding of any given situation, no matter your personal opinions or biases.
This rather short book book feeds into that ever-present throughline of my lessons by putting the limelight on Jewish movements (especially in the Western context) which did not toe what we might typically think of as being the "Jewish Party Line" - i.e. being Pro-Israel or a Zionist -, and often ended up being erased or disavowed by "mainstream" Judaism. Examples of these include Jewish Feminism, Socialist Judaism, anti-colonial movements and more, putting a crack in the facade of the cultural monolith that Western Jew are not.
I wish the book could go into further detail on the different movements it covers, but I understand that this is meant as more of an overview, and can easily be used as a starting point for your own reading and curiosity. I cannot say that it has changed anything about my opinions, as much of what the book expresses already aligns with my own predispositions, but learning about the many "Voices of Dissent" which I had not heard of before has made me more curious to read further on the subject.

informative and useful within current events. Could build on more with a second release but appropriate introductory level.

Thank you NetGalley for the Arc.

I mean I wanted to learn more about anti-zionism and this book helped a bit. It's gonna be published at a good time with the situation happening in Palestine.

An informative, if somewhat dry record of Jewish dissent from Zionism before and since the creation of the state of Israel. An eye opener as to the reasons that it is so hard for everyone to think critically about this subject.

This was such an interesting read and with the genocide going on against the Palestinian people, I wanted to learn more. There is so much history and politics built up in this conflict, it is helpful to understand all sides, but I can unequivocally say what is happening to the Palestinian people is horrific.

"The Threshold of Dissent" by Marjorie Feld is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex history of anti-Zionist and non-Zionist American Jews. Feld skillfully traces the roots of dissent from the 19th to the 20th century, revealing a nuanced narrative that challenges the prevailing notion of unwavering support for Israel within the American Jewish community. With rich archival research, Feld examines intellectual currents, from the Yiddish left to Jewish feminism, providing a comprehensive understanding of dissenters' struggles and the broader implications for American Jewish communal life. In a time of shifting perspectives on Israel, this book offers a vital perspective on the deep-seated debates shaping the American Jewish community.