The Case for Dual Loyalty
By Nolan Lebovitz, Writer

Healing the Divided Soul of American Jews

January 7, 2025

"Courageous, unapologetic" — Gil Troy, author of To Resist the Academic Intifada

In The Case for Dual Loyalty, Nolan Lebovitz challenges one of the oldest taboos in American Jewish life through the concept of “dual loyalty.” It is not only about supporting Israel—as many synagogues already proudly wave the flag of the Jewish state—but also expressing loyalty to our Jewish peoplehood as a foundational principle of our identity. In the wake of 10/7, the author argues, denying dual loyalty serves the Jewish community no more. Nolan Lebovitz is Senior Rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom in Los Angeles and adjunct fellow at the Z3 Institute.