In this response to Hillel Halkin's concerns about the recent Israeli elections and their consequences, the author disagrees with Halkin's deep pessimism.

The article discusses the author's disagreement with the focus on demographics in Jewish writings, particularly in relation to Israel's survival.

Adam Sutcliffe's book, "What Are Jews For?", explores the question of the Jewish purpose throughout history.

The strained relationship between Israel's secular Labor Zionists and the ultra-Orthodox minority has roots dating back to the founding of the state, with the Haredi community rejecting Zionism.