Louise Adler has been a vocal critic of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. And anyone who has followed Louise over the years knows she has been consistent in her condemnation of Israel, Zionism and the apartheid imposed upon the Palestinians.
The question I wanted to explore was why?
How did this powerhouse of the arts become such a staunch and courageous voice for Palestine and social justice?
I wanted to uncover the story of Louise Adler – her past, the tragedy that befell her family during the Holocaust and how it shaped who Louise is today.
What I learned in the almost hour-long interview (which at one point brought tears) is Louise’s story offers a Jewish narrative we rarely hear. A narrative of resistance during Nazi occupation, of defiance against tyranny and of enduring solidarity with the oppressed.
It’s the Jewish narrative that exists outside of Zionism, and one that is emerging from New York to London. And so, I posed Louise a question – are we seeing the revival of a Jewish left?
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Where to watch/listen
Antoun’s book, Rebirth: A Love Story from the Depths of War, is available online and in your nearest bookstore.
Antoun and Louise will also both be at the Byron Writers’ Festival this weekend. If you’re in the area, pop along. See the events listing here.
