Tag: Jewish State

The book "Israel's Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation's Founding Moment" by Neil Rogachevsky and Dov Zigler explores the drafting process of Israel's Declaration of Independence and analyzes its political philosophy.
In the Winter 2023 issue of the Jewish Review of Books, editor Abraham Socher discusses an essay by Hillel Halkin that challenges the idea of Jews as the chosen people and questions whether Israel has failed to become a normal nation.
Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One," critiques American Jewish support for Israel and the Zionist project.
In this text, the authors discuss the challenge faced by Israelis in responding to the threat to democracy posed by Netanyahu's new government, which includes ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist coalition partners.
In this episode, Jeffrey Herf, a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Maryland, talks about his new book "Israel's Moment: International Support and Opposition to Establishing the Jewish State, 1945-1949."
Professor Jeffrey Herf, in his book "Israel's Moment," examines the diplomatic dynamics that led to the establishment of Israel from 1945 to 1949, highlighting how Israeli independence was shaped by the shifting global politics following World War II.
Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover topics including the blame for the center-left's election loss, the potential influence of religious parties in turning Israel into a Halakhic State, and the role of academics in expressing political views.
"Frenemies, A Love Story" by Jeffrey Herf is a fascinating history of the international and domestic politics surrounding Israel's founding.
Cancel culture is a significant issue for Jews and liberal democracy.
Vintage Israeli-made Rosh Hashanah cards offer a unique perspective on Israeli history and the changing trends and events of the time.
This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
In this episode of Adventures in Jewish Studies, host Avishay Artsy and guest scholars Julia Watts Belser and nili Broyer discuss the connection between Jewish studies and disability studies.
The article discusses two recent books about Israel that represent contrasting perspectives.
The article highlights the often overlooked natural integration happening in Israel between Jewish and Arab communities, particularly in the healthcare system.
In a podcast episode discussing the significance of Yom Haatzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, a group consisting of Allison, Don, Ohad, Amit, Linda, Jeremy, and Noah reflect on what the occasion means to them as Israel marks its 74th anniversary.
The text discusses two new books that shed light on the events surrounding the creation of Israel after World War II.
This article discusses the personal legacy of Theodor Herzl, the father of modern political Zionism.
The author discusses how Israel is often overlooked as a decolonized nation born out of the same messy process as other postcolonial states.
This article is a response to Paul O'Brien, the executive director of Amnesty International USA, who stated that American Jews don't want Israel to be a Jewish state, but rather a safe Jewish space.
The article discusses the potential future of Israel in 50 years.
Leonard Cohen's visit to Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 had a profound impact on the country, but the extent to which it changed him remains unclear.
In this discussion, the participants address the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on Israel's role in the world.
The author discusses the achievements of Israel in fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, which includes the ingathering of most Diaspora Jews to Israel and the technological preeminence of the Jewish state.
Amnesty International is set to release a report accusing Israel of committing apartheid and depriving Palestinians of basic rights.
The author argues that Israel's usual defenders are trying to win over the wrong kinds of people with the wrong kinds of arguments in the wrong kinds of places.