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Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Sep

Joshua Hoffman's article explores 15 essential terms that are significant to the Zionist movement, offering nuanced insights into its history, ideology, and impact on Jewish identity.

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The Fourth Aliyah (1924-1928)

Sam Aronow · 30 Aug

The video titled 'The Fourth Aliyah (1924-1928),' delves into a transformative period in the history of the Yishuv, the Jewish community in Palestine.

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From the Editor | Searching for Our Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 12 Jul

The text overviews the historical rivalry between David Ben-Gurion and Zeev Jabotinsky, two influential Zionist leaders in the early 20th century with contrasting views on the establishment and nature of a Jewish state in Israel.

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Letters, Summer 2023

Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

In the first letter, the writer discusses the importance of an outsider's perspective in Israeli politics and policy-making.

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History—and Israel—from the Outside In

Motti Golani in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Apr 2023

As Israel approaches its seventy-fifth birthday, the traditional celebrations and nostalgic commemorations will focus mainly on local actors and events.

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Jeremiah, Ben-Gurion, and Hillel Halkin

Neil Rogachevsky in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jan 2023

This text discusses the views of David Ben-Gurion, the former prime minister of Israel, on the role of religion in the Jewish state.

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Haim Hazaz: ‘The Sermon’ (HaDrasha)

Sapir · 1 May 2022

"The Sermon" (HaDrasha) by Haim Hazaz is a little-known Zionist and modern Hebrew literature, published in 1942 during a desperate time for the Jewish people.

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Indispensable Man

Anita Shapira in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Apr 2020

Tom Segev's biography of David Ben-Gurion challenges the perception of the Israeli leader as a miraculous figure during the country's War of Independence, emphasizing the high cost paid for the establishment of the state.

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Confusion and Illusions: 1939

Tuvia Friling in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

In "Confusion and Illusions: 1939," authors Jehuda Reinharz and Yaacov Shavit discuss the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in Europe, the United States, and Palestine leading up to World War II, particularly focusing on the plight of Polish Jews amidst rising anti-Semitism and deteriorating conditions.

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In Memory of Judah Maccabee

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Dec 2018

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's father-in-law, Shlomo Naftali Hertz Jonas, lamented the absence of Judah Maccabee in prayers during Hanukkah, emphasizing Maccabee's importance as a hero and a symbol of Jewish resilience.

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On and Off the Beaten Track in…Mitzpor Haelef

Peter Abelow in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Mitzpor HaElef, an observation tower in Neve Daniel, Gush Etzion, offers a breathtaking view of Israel, highlighting its historical and biblical significance.

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Politics and Prophecy

Elliott Abrams in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

Ari Shavit's book "My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" delves into his family history, experiences, and views on Israel, exploring the country's complexities and challenges.

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