Genocide Bad: Notes on Palestine, Jewish History, and Collective Liberation

A timely, passionate, well documented and utterly brave work! It is an inspirational must-have reference for progressive activists that squarely shifts an irrebutable presumption of the G-word onto Israel and its collaborators.Contrary to a prior review... The authoritative nature of this work is demonstrated not only by the extensive sources listed in its 306 endnotes, but also by numerous scholarly and investigative books, videos, blogs and articles published by a long list of government, international and NGO officials, Rabbis/Rabbias and congregations, scholars, participants and witnesses -- exactly zero of whom can, even laughably, be characterized as antisemitic, self-hating or brainwashed.A short list of such corroborating works -- all of which are readily available on Amazon, YouTube or the web, and are anything but glib or uninformed -- might include:--Professors and historians, such as Richard Falk, Omer Bartov, Michael Brenner, Noam Chomsky, Nurit Peled-Elhanan, Zachary Foster, Maura Finkelstein, Norman Finkelstein, Masha Gessen, Amos Goldberg, Neve Gordon, Karim Makdisi, Heidi Matthews, Ralph Nader, Raz Segal and Barry Trachtenberg,--International relief agencies, such as Amnesty International, Doctors Against Genocide, Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam, and Save the Children.--The International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, Francesa Albanese and other U.N. Special Rapporteurs -- not to mention the vast majority of U.N. General Assembly nations.--Synagogues and Rabbis/Rabbias, ranging from ultraorthox to progressive, such as Neturei Karta and Tzdek Chicago, Alissa Wise, Yisroel Dovid Weiss and Barat Ellman.--Holocaust survivors, such as Aryeh Neier and Peter Slezak; and--Various former Israeli Zionists and even repentant IDF soldiers who have gone public with their feelings of shame and remorse.Kudos to Sim for their very brilliant work!

Sim Kern’s Genocide Bad is a searing, deeply-researched, and unapologetically urgent work that dissects the political, historical, and moral frameworks surrounding genocide, settler colonialism, and the responsibility of bystanders. As the title bluntly suggests, this is not a book that traffics in ambiguity. Kern writes with clarity, moral conviction, and intellectual rigor, creating a work that is both accessible and academically grounded.One of the most impressive aspects of Genocide Bad is the sheer breadth of research Kern undertakes. Drawing from a wide array of sources—including historical texts, international law, decolonial theory, human rights reports, and contemporary journalism—Kern constructs an unflinching argument that challenges readers to reconsider not only how genocide is defined but how it is rationalized and ignored in real time. The book’s citations are extensive and meticulously documented, demonstrating Kern’s commitment to scholarly integrity while making complex material digestible for a general audience.The result is a concise yet forceful call to action that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths. It’s a must-read for activists, educators, and anyone committed to justice in a world where silence and neutrality are no longer options.

I had been asking myself over and over again to research several questions about the specifics of Palestinian and Israeli history. As a non-Jew and with a typical education from the USA, I wanted to better understand how we got to this place in time. Critical thinking can only happen if you have context -accurate context.This book is allowing me to learn just that. The author does an excellent job at breaking down the different aspects of language, events and factors. They’re very honest about their own experiences which allows me to understand whose perspective I’m reading this from.I’m beyond thankful for this text and will be recommending this to my friends and family who are also curious and passionate about justice.

I am sooooo hooked, not only because of the valuable information but also because the talent of this amazing writer. Sim Kern has a way of writing where I feel as if I'm in a conversation witg a friend. I am an extremely busy mom of a 5 and 7 yr olds, with a full time job and I catch myself sneaking away to read for 10 to 15 minutes here and there. A lot of the info in here I know BUT there is so much more information that is making me want to read and learn more with suggestions of how to do that. Sim Kern is making me not only become a better person but also more knowledgeable and driving me to want to become more educated in rhis matter, in other matters, she is the reason I started reading abd educating myself about Oct 7th and I am now deconstructing this "believe what the media says" journey. Amazing read!!

I’m new to Sim Kern as an author, but I'm glad to have found myself here. Their thoughtful videos made me pre-order the book, and wow! Am I glad I did. Going through it, you can see the usual nonsense pro-Zios spit out - and the pattern they have of dissembling. Their responses are well-researched and well-thought out, and judging by their background (white US Jew), they were one of the privileged. Turning that privilege into a tool for good can only be commended. The difficulties the author faced and continues to face for ‘turning against their own’ is something to note. It’s a brave thing to do, especially in this age where if you sneeze too loud, you can be declared an antisemite…This is an informative read that should be added to your library, especially if you’re interested in how hasbara is used and perpetuated as “truth.”Grab yourself a copy - you'll be glad you did.