Elder of Ziyon

American pro-Israel blog

Elder of Ziyon is an American[1] pro-Israel blog.[2][3] It is written anonymously.[4]

## Blog name

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According to the blog's FAQ, the blog's name is an ironic reference to the antisemitic hoax The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which claims Jews control the world. The blog's writer, known as "Elder", explains that the name of the blog "is meant to be ironic, of course. Now it makes it a little harder for me to be taken seriously by the media at large - on one occasion, The Jerusalem Post edited out a reference to me because it sounded too weird (the reporter told me that)."[5]

## Reputation

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According to The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles the blog "serves as a watchdog against anti-Zionism."[6]

The American Zionist Movement has described Elder as "perhaps the most quoted blogger in the area of Middle East politics".[7] The blog had a high rank on Technorati.[8]

On September 13, 2013 The Jerusalem Report published the article Battle of the Bloggers, which called Elder of Ziyon "perhaps the most influential" pro-Israel blog.[9]

## Impact

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In 2016 McGraw-Hill discontinued a widely used textbook after Elder of Ziyon started a campaign against a map alleged to show the progressive loss of land by the Palestinians since 1946.[10] In response, Jewish Voice for Peace organized a letter by 35 prominent academics accusing the publisher of censorship.[10]

In April 2013 the blog published a scoop revealing that writers for MIFTAH, a nonprofit founded in 1998 by Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi were repeating a centuries-old smear over the Passover holiday on their Arabic Web site, accusing Jews of using Christian blood to prepare the Passover matzoh,[11] causing The Algemeiner Journal to name the blog as one of its Jewish 100.[12]

## Israel advocacy panel discussion

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On May 21, 2012 the American Zionist Movement sponsored a program that focused on pro-Israel advocacy. The panel discussion was called Israel in the Write Light, and "Elder" appeared at the panel discussion.[13][undue weight? - discuss]

## Other highlights

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In February 2022, Elder of Ziyon published his book Protocols: Exposing Modern Antisemitism.[14][15]

In December 2024, Elder of Ziyon published a collection of his political cartoons in He's An Anti-Zionist Too!: Cartoons by Elder of Ziyon[16][17]

Besides original articles, the blog is known for its cartoon posters (including the "Apartheid?" series, which has been used on many campuses).[18][19]

## References

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1. ^ Ashton organise la réunion annuelle de printemps des donateurs pour le peuple palestinien - DESINFOS.COM
2. ^ Pilkington, Ed (16 September 2009). "International: Rights watchdog suspends analyst over collection of Nazi memorabilia: Move follows campaign by pro-Israel bloggers". The Guardian. ProQuest 244438912.
3. ^ "Gaza Factions are Close to War ", Arutz Sheva, Feb 3, 2012
4. ^ "Goldstone: ‘If This Was a Court Of Law, There Would Have Been Nothing Proven'", Gal Beckerman, October 07, 2009, The Forward
5. ^ Elder of Ziyon, FAQ
6. ^ "Tolerance Museum Dispute Continues Despite Document". Jewish Journal. 2010-02-23. Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
7. ^ “Israel in the Write Light” http://www.azm.org/israel-in-the-write-light-monday-may-21.php
8. ^ "Elderofziyon.blogspot.com site details - Technorati". Archived from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
9. ^ Krausz, Tibor (September 23, 2013). "Battle of the Bloggers". The Jerusalem Report.
10. ^ a b Sprusansky, Dale (June–July 2016). "College Textbook Discontinued After Pro-Israel Groups Object to Dispossession Maps". Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: 52. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
11. ^ Jerusalem Post April 11, 2013
12. ^ Algemeiner April 24, 2013
13. ^ ""Israel in the Write Light" Leaves Audience Wanting More!". The American Zionist Movement. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
14. ^ The Algemeiner, February 28, 2022
15. ^ Protocols: Exposing Modern Antisemitism. EoZ Press. 2022. ISBN 979-8985708431.
16. ^ Rothke, Ben. "Just in time for Chanukah – 4 interesting new books". Times of Israel. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
17. ^ He's An Anti-Zionist Too!: Cartoons by Elder of Ziyon. EoZ Press. 2024. ISBN 979-8985708479.
18. ^ Philadelphia Jewish Voice, March 14, 2011
19. ^ Europe Israel March 7, 2011

## External links

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* Elder of Ziyon blog