Yanky Fachler
The Interlocking History of Zionism and Irish Republicanism
Summary
An insightful discussion of the historical relationship and intersection between Zionism and Irish republicanism. delving into the historical connections, anti-Semitism, and contrasting attitudes toward Zionism within Irish politics.
Yanky Fachler
Yanky Fachler is chair of the Jewish Historical Society of Ireland. He has a regular slot, Word in Edgeways, on early-morning Irish radio. He delivered 250 Zoom lectures during COVID and is the author of several books, including Kaleidoscope: 100 Characters Who Helped Shape the Irish Jewish Community; Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience; The Vow: Rebuilding the Fachler Tribe After the Holocaust; and 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules.
Not at the moment. Ireland has always been the first to make noise about any Israeli action in the Middle East. I don’t expect to see any improvement in the short-term and if Sinn Fein gets into government, things could get worse.
Almost! It is certainly no longer able to hold sway over the political side of things. There are still some residual problems because on paper, the Catholic Church still owns many schools and hospitals. But generally, their power has been broken and they are slowly learning that they need to adapt to modern society.