Northbrook Library Defends Right Of Resident To Host Film On Conflict
NORTHBROOK, IL — Following a number of emails and calls about the event, as well as condemnation from the Chicago Jewish Alliance, the Northbrook Public Library is defending the upcoming showing of a movie about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“Israelism,” a 2023 documentary about the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in American Jewish institutions, is scheduled to show at the library on Sept. 18. According to the library, a Northbrook resident and library cardholder reserved a room at the library for a ticketed film screening of the film, hosted by The Chicagoland Jewish Labor Bund and Jewish Voice for Peace. Officials said the screening of “Israelism” is not sponsored or facilitated by the library.
“We have received many emails and calls about this event,” Northbrook Library Executive Director Kate Hall said in a statement. “We respect and acknowledge that there are members of our community who may disagree with the views of the organizations hosting this screening and/or the views presented in the film.”
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According to a flyer for the film, it will be shown at 6:30 p.m., and will be followed by a question and answer session with Jewish and Palestinian/Muslim activists.
“This is bad news. The screening of ‘Israelism’ at Northbrook Library, organized by the Chicagoland Jewish Labor Bund and JVP, is a troubling attempt to gaslight our community,” the Chicago Jewish Alliance said in a social media post. “This small fringe group of Jews and non-Jews is misrepresenting our voices and values, and it’s disrespectful to all of us.”
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