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Tag: Individual Freedom

0 Culture History

Moshe Feldenkrais: The Man Who Taught Ben-Gurion to Stand on his Head

Lucas Tennen in New Voices · 12 Nov

Moshe Feldenkrais, an influential figure in the modern wellness movement, is depicted as not only a pioneer in mind-body connection techniques but also as a product of his dynamic Jewish background.

0 Politics Israel

If America Cares About Democracy, It Will Stand by Israel

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 4 Jul

The text emphasizes the importance of democracy as a moral value and highlights Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy as protecting individual freedom and consent.

0 Jewish Law Culture

A Choosing People

Elliot Cosgrove in Sources · 4 Apr 2023

This article explores the evolving relationship between American Jews and halakhic practice, highlighting modern Judaism as a "buffet" where individuals pick and choose practices that fit their lifestyles.

0 Politics Philosophy

Christopher DeMuth in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

Yoram Hazony's book, "The Virtue of Nationalism," delves into the revival of nationalism in response to liberal imperialism embodied by entities like the European Union, arguing that independent, self-determining states promote human freedom and are less prone to conflict than empires.

0 Politics Philosophy

Yoav Fromer in Tablet · 2 Jun 2011

President Barack Obama's evolving approach to the Middle East was marked by a shift towards promoting universal values in his Arab Spring speech, departing from his previous multicultural engagement stance.