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60 Years Later and the Question still Alive: Why All Jews Need a Jewish State -- Wherever We Live"We don�t ask if Canadians need Canada, if Americans need the United States, if the Dutch need the Netherlands." And what about the Jewish people? Why is the question posed and what is the answer? [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Israel > Advocacy Zionism > Zionism Revisited Here's something for ME: Taking Zionism PersonallyIn an era where so many causes are competing for our attention, Zionism offers a fresh and comprehensive "ism" that can satisfy both our individual and global concerns. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Zionism > Zionism Revisited Welcoming the French Jewry: An Israeli chanson"I didn't know there were so many French speakers here," says Salinger. "I was moved to rediscover my native language, to hear expressions in French that I hadn't heard in years. It was like hearing a lullaby from my childhood." Israel's French speaking new immigrant society is connecting to a culture that is rewarding and yet at home in Israel. [Full article...]By: Goel Pinto Aliyah InfoBase Aliyah InfoBase > Life in Israel A Wake-up Call: Israel's Withdrawal from the IDFIt will no longer be possible to rely on the fact that the IDF will be an outstanding army if outstanding people do not serve in it. It will not be possible to live a life of hedonism and prosperity here without supporting the army that fights to defend all that. It will not be possible to carouse behind the broad shoulders of the IDF without strengthening those shoulders and standing behind them. [Full article...]By: Ari Shavit Israel > Israeli Society Rabbi Breuer : Searching for God's WordsA copy of a Bible forgotten in a Jerusalem attic brought Rabbi Mordechai Breuer to the end of his quest. He had already figured out the precise wording of the Bible; he was only missing the open and closed portions, or text divisions. [Full article...]By: Yair Sheleg Judaism Judaism > Jewish Texts Zionism > Religious Zionism THE land for the Jews?: Enough with DespairThe national mood is something very real in Israel. In this article the author touches upon the realism of the difficulties of life in Israel versus the meaning of life; all of which find expression in the national mood and the Zionist platform that shape Israeli society. [Full article...]By: Yair Sheleg Aliyah InfoBase > Life in Israel Israel > Israeli Society Zionism Menachem Begin: Forgotten Virtues of LeadershipIt was not so long ago, and the leadership in Israel behaved differently, and the public did not imagine it could be otherwise. This is an almost nostalgic visit to the past in the wake of new behavioral patterns of the recent leadership. [Full article...]By: Moshe Arens Israel > Politics Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Religious Zionism post-disengagement: Stop the Orange TorrentThe religious Zionist movement has undergone a significantly stressful period following the disengagement from the Gaza Strip. This article brings us a fresh look to this public which is far from being uniform. [Full article...]By: Shai Binyamini Israel > Israeli Society Peace Process > Disengagement Plan 2005 Amona as a symbol?: Fed Up With the StateThe evacuation of Amona brought with it many diverse sentiments within the Religious Zionist public. A year and a half later, the wounds have still not healed and the discussion on the issue is very alive. [Full article...]By: Nadav Shragai Israel > Israeli Society Peace Process > Disengagement Plan 2005 Zionism > Religious Zionism The Kibbutz in transformation: Socialism�s Last StandWith the news that Kibbutz Degania Aleph, the symbol of the Kibbutz settlement in Israel will be going through the privatization process that has taken hold of the kibbutz movement and its accompanying ideology, this article is more relevant than ever in understanding the transformation of a formerly proud entity. [Full article...]By: Joshua  Muravchik Aliyah InfoBase > Life in Israel Israel > Places of Israel Religious Kibbutz Movement Revisited: That's FanaticismFollowing the disengagement from the Gaza Strip led by the Sharon government in 2005, the religious zionist community in Israel is still dealing with the ideological issues that surfaced as a result... This article brings these issues and their political aspects. [Full article...]By: Tamar Rotem Judaism > Israeli Judaism Peace Process > Disengagement Plan 2005 Zionism > Religious Zionism Notes Towards Recasting Israel Education: From Herzl to Herzliya"We, the Jewish People, are heirs to a tradition of intellectual vitality, cultural fidelity and social activity. And we are poised on the threshold of a new era." In this article, Jonathan Ariel invites us to an enthralling and challenging global Jewish conversation. [Full article...]By: Jonathan Ariel Israel > Teaching Israel Judaism > Jewish Identity Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Revisiting racism: The Wages of Durban"A carnival of hate, and World Conference Against Racism was also a prelude to the events of September 11." But a direct line can also be drawn between the recent Holocaust denial conference in Teheran, and the hatred and anti-Semitism demonstrated in Durban. [Full article...]By: Arch Puddington Anti-Semitism Israel > Advocacy From Dreams to Deeds - Herzl's vision and the Challenges of Zionism in the Future: The Zionist Mandate TodayThis essay is an attempt to respond to the question posed by the 19th century Hebrew author, M. Z. Fireberg � �L�an? � Whereto�? Where are we heading? What will be the conditions of Jewish life in the middle of the 21st century? What will be the destiny and character of Israel and world Jewry? For purposes of this article, written as the 35th World Zionist Congress approaches, what challenges confront Zionism? How shall the Zionist Movement best fulfill its responsibilities? [Full article...]By: Richard G. Hirsch Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zionism > Zionism Revisited Still looking for answers: A Nation Like All Nations or The Chosen PeopleBetween ideology and practice, the Zionism movement has strived for an exemplary state and society. Zeev Zahor brings us a short overview of the schools of thought on this issue and leaves us with a inspiration to take part in the shaping of Jewish history. [Full article...]By: Zeev Zahor Israel Judaism Justice for the Jewish People: Address At the Eight Zionist CongressWe Zionists wear our Judaism as a badge of honor. This has become so much a matter of course with us that it fills us with amused astonishment when we behold others timidly concealing it as a stigma. In countries of mixed nationalities our colleagues have proclaimed their Jewish nationality, while demanding a regard for the needs of the Jewish people and a respect for their ethical individuality equal to that shown other peo�ples. To our youth Zionism gives pride in their history, faith in themselves, and the moral support of an ideal. [Full article...]By: Max Nordau Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age The Philosophy of Rabbi Kook: Israel and the Nations - Part II"The Jewish nation, land and religion constitute a triad of eternal life and luster that sublimates and sanctifies all that exists. Israel harbors a unique holiness and religious idealism that elevates and ennobles the Divine soul latent in all the nations." In the second part of the series on Israel and the Nations, Zvi Yaron unravels the depths of Rabbi Kook's philosophy. [Full article...]By: Zvi Yaron Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism An additional viewpoint on Herzl's legacy: Is Theodor Herzl Resting in PeaceSometimes I feel that I am one of the last disciples of Binyamin Zeev Herzl, one of those disciples who has not yet given up on the Jewish State as a civilized, progressive, secular, tolerant state that respects all its citizens and their basic rights. [Full article...]By: Yossi Sarid Israel Zionism > Zionism Revisited Address at the Seventh Zionist Congress: Tribute to the Late Dr. HerzlHerzl was a model and an educator. He straightened the back of a broken people. He gave them hope, he showed them means. He sowed far and wide. The seed will sprout, and his people will garner the harvest. (1905) [Full article...]By: Max Nordau Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age The Imperative of Fashoning Israel as an Exemplary Society: Positive ZionismThe moral code that we have been commanded to live by is not only a guide for individual behavior; far more profoundly, it is also the blueprint for building a society �in the place that I have prepared for you�. [Full article...]By: David Breakstone Israel Zionism > Zionism Revisited Still much to be achieved: Herzl and the Challenge to Anti-SemitismHerzl was far too �Eurocentric� and secular-minded to imagine that Zionism might provoke the reawakening of fundamentalist Islam and turn Israel into a prime target of Jihad. As a liberal cosmopolitan humanist, he too readily believed in the inexorable march of material progress, science and technology which were bound to overcome fanaticism, barbarism, and superstition. [Full article...]By: Robert S. Wistrich Anti-Semitism Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Philosophy of Rabbi Kook: Israel and the Nations - Part IThe moral-religious dimension of modern Zionism is displayed in Rabbi Kook's writings in a vivid and intriguing way: and this is just the first Part of the series on the issue. [Full article...]By: Zvi Yaron Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism So much said and so much yet to be said: Historiographical Issues in Conveying Herzl�s LegacyWithin the history of Zionism itself every ideological and political stream had its own Herzl, always designed in its own image. [Full article...]By: Gideon Shimoni People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Education Zionism > Zionism Revisited Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Hostorical warning prior to WWII: ADDRESS AT THE FOURTH ZIONIST CONGRESSAt the turn of the 20th Century, and in the wake of Romanian expulsion of its Jewish population, this is a visionary speech outlining the dangers lying ahead... [Full article...]By: Max Nordau Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age : The New Anti-Zionism and the Old Antisemitism: TransformationsA comprehensive analysis of the evolution and impact of Antisemitism and Zionism over the centuries and in modern times. [Full article...]By: Raphael Jospe Anti-Semitism Zionism Unite for Zionism: ADDRESS AT THE THIRD ZIONIST CONGRESSIn this speech, Max Nordau analyses the formation stages of the Zionist idea. He urges all Jews, no matter what their religious or political positions are, to adhere to the Zionist movement in order to make an impact on the destiny of the Jewish Nation. [Full article...]By: Max Nordau Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism III: The Philosophy of Rabbi KookThe present work, whose Hebrew original (1974) has attained several editions, constitutes the first scientifically based elucidation of Rabbi Kook's widely scattered writings on the fundamentals of Judaism. Here we bring the third and last part in a three-part series relating to Zionism. [Full article...]By: Zvi Yaron Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism Zionism - Part II: The Philosophy of Rabbi KookThe present work, whose Hebrew original (1974) has attained several editions, constitutes the first scientifically based elucidation of Rabbi Kook's widely scattered writings on the fundamentals of Judaism. Here we bring the second in a three-part series relating to Zionism. [Full article...]By: Zvi Yaron Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism Zionism - Part I: The Philosophy of Rabbi KookThe present work, whose Hebrew original (1974) has attained several editions, constitutes the first scientifically based elucidation of Rabbi Kook's widely scattered writings on the fundamentals of Judaism. Here we bring the first in a three-part series relating to Zionism. [Full article...]By: Zvi Yaron Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Authentic historical insight to Zionism: ZIONISMAn overview of the first steps of Zionism as authored by Max Nordau. His insight, as reflected in his writing, is still relevant today regarding many issues concerning Zionism, Anti-Semitism and historical analysis of the early 20th Century. [Full article...]By: Max Nordau Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Challenges of the 21st Century: The Jewish People in the Age of GlobalizationIn an age of cultural sameness and where everything has been reduced to a commercial commodity, how is Jewish identity and Zionism affected by these challenges? The author outlines the issues of identity and culture in the 21st century. [Full article...]By: Anita Shapira Israel > Politics Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Judaism > Israeli Judaism Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Israel and the Diaspora: Disconnected from RealityThe chairman of the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization comments on the nature of the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora in the 21st century. [Full article...]By: Zeev Bielski Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora On Aliyah: Confessions of a New ImmigrantA recently arrived new immigrant explains her personal motivations for making Aliyah. [Full article...]By: Shoshana Levin Voices of the Young Israel Adventures: Conquering the Ruins of CaesareaThe second installment of Simon Trainor's Israel travel experience brings us to the magical city of ancient Caesarea. Follow him as he not only discovers the past, but lives it. [Full article...]By: Simon Trainor Voices of the Young Feature Organization: Israeli Guide Dog Center for the BlindThe Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, established in 1991, has one objective � to enable blind and visually impaired Israelis achieve independence, mobility and self-esteem through the use of guide dogs. The primary activity of the staff is the forging of a successful, working �Partnership� between the guide dog and his visually impaired owner. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations Feature Organization: The Eden AssociationEstablished in 1997 by educators and social activists, The Eden Association aims to promote educational and social projects in the northern Negev, Israel�s southernmost region. Their initiatives have significantly improved the quality of life for an underprivileged, and often overlooked segment of Israeli society. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations Travel Diary: Rona's CornerThe beauty and wonder of Israel is innocently exposed by the personal correspondences of a young, American traveler. In her email excerpts, Rona recalls the thrill of experiencing Israel for the first time. [Full article...]By: Rona Ram Voices of the Young Diaspora Communities: Hagshama in the FSUSuzi Riess, a 20 year old, from Melbourne Australia, shares with us her exciting experiences from the World Union for Progressive Judaism's biannual conference, held in Moscow. Suzi participated in Hagshama's Leadership Training Course held in 2004, while she was on her Netzer shnat year in Israel. [Full article...]By: Suzi  Riess Voices of the Young The Status of Mizrachi Immigrants to Israel from the FSU : Black RussiansUnknown to most of the Jewish world, this article discusses the frequently overlooked "Black Russian" Jewish community. [Full article...]By: Charlotte  Honigman-Smith From the Wire Jerusalem AIDS project: Ringing BellsA national and International NGO focusing on education for HIV/AIDS Prevention, IsraAID's major areas of work include: formal education, conflict areas and non-formal education youth settings. JAIP has developed unique models for HIV prevention. The following is a story about one of their programs/ [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations Jaffa Diaries: Simon's SeriesSitting on the roof top of a friend's apartment in Jaffa overlooking Jerusalem Boulevard my senses are given a workout that an aerobics session to a Jane Fonda video simply couldn't provide... [Full article...]By: Simon Trainor Voices of the Young : Ribbon Wars: Orange versus BluePeople used to represent their political affiliation by wearing a T-shirt with a party logo, recently the fad of sporting various coloured wristbands to raise awareness for a specific cause was adopted, but today in Israel its all about what colour ribbon you have. [Full article...]By: Dovi Myers Voices of the Young : Yad SarahYad Sarah is a humanitarian organization, legally defined as a N.G.O., which was established 29 years ago and since then acts in order to enhance the quality of life for people who are coping with impaired functioning of all kinds and their families. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations : KADIMA � YOUTH CLUBSIn neighborhoods of poverty and hardship across the country, live thousands of youths, many of them from new immigrant families, whose parents are unable, due to many different reasons, to provide them with basic needs such as: nutritious meals, supervision, assistance in the preparation of homework, education for values, etc. In their present course, these youths grow up directly into the dangerous edges of our society, few of them will finish high school, even fewer will be drafted into the Army, their chances of learning a profession are slight, and on the other hand, the risk of deteriorating into crime and drugs is very high. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations The Lasova Society: Lasova Soup KitchenIs it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? (Isaiah 58:7). [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations Ariel Sharon: The Evolution of a Security HawkWith the implementation of the Disengagement Plan less then two months away, it seems an appropriate time to look at the man who initiated it. Who is Ariel Sharon, and what in his past has led Israel, the Diaspora, and the world in general to a critical point in Middle East history? [Full article...]By: Robert O. Freedman From the Wire Jerusalem's Family Planning Educational and Counseling center: ShiloSHILO was established as a non-profit organization in 1976 by a group of family doctors, social workers, and nurses, aims to encourage responsible sexual behavior, thereby reducing the risk of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and to provide assistance to women and couples facing unplanned pregnancy, including legal abortion. [Full article...]By:  Shilo Aliyah InfoBase > Life in Israel Violence: Profile of a Trafficked Sex SlaveViolence against women is a global issue which plagues even the most idealistic countries. Although it sometimes takes a unique, local form, the tragic results of its occurrence remains universal. Israel is not immune from the problem, as the following article demonstrates. Published by "L.O.", a social action group which provides assistance to victims of abuse, the article offers a disturbing peek into the darker corners of Israeli society. [Full article...]By:  L.O. - Women's Aid Center Democracy and Peace: The Adam Institute for Democracy and PeaceEstablished in 1986, the Adam Institute develops and implements programs that promote education for democracy and peace, civic education and methods of conflict resolution. It is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization aimed at breaking down stereotypes and teaching non-violent methods of conflict resolution. Each year, the Institute reaches over 16,000 Arabs and Jews, Israelis, Palestinians and international participants, schoolchildren of all ages, new immigrants and veteran Israelis, women�s groups, soldiers and police officers. Trained facilitators use an innovative curriculum of games and workshop discussions, in programs ranging from one-day seminars to yearlong projects. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations Our Challenge: The Zionist MissionThis is the speech of Haim Hayet, Head of the World Zionist Organization Department for Hagshama, during his appearance at the Young Zionist Leadership Conference of January 2005, held in Miami, Florida. [Full article...]By: Haim Hayet Aliyah InfoBase > Tachlis - Aliyah Advice from and for Olim Israel > Advocacy Israel > Teaching Israel Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Judaism > Jewish Identity Media and the Press People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zionism > Zionism Revisited Voices from the Past: Richard Gottheil: The Aims of ZionismIn a peroration of a speech given in New York City on November 1 1898, Dr. Richard Gottheil defines the ultimate aims of Zionism. Then a professor of Semitic Languages and Rabbinical Literature at Columbia University in New York City, as well as President and co-founder of the American Federation of Zionists, Dr. Gottheil demonstrates how the dangers of assimilation are reconcilable with the Zionist cause. [Full article...]By: Richard Gottheil Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zionism > Zionism Revisited Zionist Biography: A Dove Among Hawks: Moshe Sharett -the Political Tragedy of an Israeli LeaderModeration or escalation -these were the two basic alternatives in the entwined domains of foreign and defense policies confronting Israel's leadership immediately after the historic and bloody victory in the War of Independence in 1948-1949, and that have confronted government after government unceasingly to this very day. It was the choice of history that these two contradictory and fateful alternatives were first epitomized by David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett. These two outstanding leaders had stood together at the helm of the yishuv -the Jewish community of Palestine- starting in the early 1930s, leading up to the establishment of the State of Israel, and throughout the State's formative years until 1956. [Full article...]By: Ya'akov Sharett Israel > Politics Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism Revisited Zionist Biography: Aaron Aaronsohn: Agronomist, Spy, ZionistAaron Aaronsohn (1876-1919) was a member of the remarkable Aaronsohn family who were early chalutzim in Eretz Yisrael, and he became the leading agronomist in the country. His work was of great importance in the development of agriculture there, but if indeed he is remembered, it is not for this but for his role in espionage work in Palestine carried out for the British Army, his general supportive role to the British in their fight to wrest Palestine from Turkey, and for his subsequent pro-Zionist work. The successful British campaign against Turkey was helped materially by his unparalleled knowledge of Palestine. [Full article...]By: Cecil Bloom Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism Revisited A critical analysis of Netanyahu's economic reform: Privatization vs. Welfare State: Israel's Economic CrisisBinyamin Netanyahu, Israel�s finance minister, believes that Israel�s economy is not just sick � it�s bleeding to death. Dire circumstances require immediate action. Only when the bleeding has been staunched can doctors take steps to restore the patient to long-term health. [Full article...]By: Matt Plen Israel > Politics HAGSHAMA FEATURE SERIES: Israeli Social Action OrganizationsIt is sometimes easy to forget the euphoria of 1948. For generations of Israelis who did not personally experience the glorious moment in which the UN declared the establishment of the Independent State of Israel, the occasion is remembered by festivals, fireworks, barbecues, and parties. But while enthusiasm abounds, an absence is slowly forming. Settlers of the early Yishuv fought for years to create something new. Like the soldiers who came after them, they were driven by an ideological spirit. "Build and be built" was their motto, and they practiced it everyday. Yet while the enthusiasm of their spirit remains, the meaning behind it has begun to fade. Social problems surface almost everyday which directly contradict the ideals upon which Israel was built. Celebration of the past, while patriotic, is simply just not good enough. [Full article...]By:  Hagshama Department Social Action Organizations The Jerusalem Program 2004: Herzl's Unfinished BusinessThe new Jerusalem Program, adopted by the Zionist General Council in June 2004, is testimony not only to the ongoing relevance of Herzl�s dreams, but also to the determination of the Zionist movement he founded to address emerging realities. Anti-Semitism may not have vanished, as Herzl predicted it would, and the ideal social order he portrayed in his 1902 utopian novel �Old-New Land� is yet to emerge. But the old-new Jerusalem Program is an unequivocal declaration that the will to meet these challenges is as resolute as ever. [Full article...]By: David Breakstone Anti-Semitism Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The new definition of Zionism: Jerusalem Program 2004Zionism is a dynamic ideology. That is why the core definition and aims of Zionism are periodically revised and updated. Below is the text that was indorsed in the Zionist Council session that took place in June 2004 in Jerusalem. [Full article...]Official Documents Zionism Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Diaspora controversy: The Jewish Neurosis of GolahInstead of trying to temp and induce Jews to come here, we mush coldly expose the pathology, immorality and hypocrisy of the Golah. We must start a quarrel with the most warm-hearted of Jews, the Jews who are most loyal to Israel, for they are our public. [Full article...]By: A. B. Yehoshua Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora From Spain to Zion: The Contribution of the Sepharadim to ZionismThere is a common misconception that Zionism is purely Ashkenazi. To learn about the Sepharadic roots of Zionism, read on�. [Full article...]By: Solomon Gaon Jewish History > 0600 - 1789: Middle Ages Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jews Around the World People > 0600 - 1789: Middle Ages People > 1789-1860: Haskala (Emancipation) People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora : On Socialist ZionismSocialist Zionism rose out of a criticism of both existing Zionism and Jewish Socialism in the Early Zionist era. [Full article...]By: Berl Katzanelson Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Jewish Socialism: Labor Zionism and Jewish TraditionOne can move from Katznelson to Liesen, to Gordon, to Syrkin and to Ben Gurion, and easily perceive how much Judaism, how much Jewish religious feeling prevails in the world of these so-called non-religious theoreticians of Jewish socialism or Labor Zionism. [Full article...]By: Ezra Spicehandler Israel > Politics Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Zionism Revisited Zionists: Herzl's Radical Vision changed World HistoryOn February 14, 1896, The Jewish State by Theodore Herzl first appeared in print. Rachel Elboim-Dror reflects upon the importance of the anniversary. [Full article...]By: Rachel Elboim-Dror Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism Zionism > Zionism Revisited A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 6: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. Included in this document are parts 3-6 of the epilogue. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 5: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. Included in this document is parts 1-2 of the epilogue. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 4: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. Letters 11-12 are included in this document. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 3: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. Letters 8-10 are included in this document. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 2: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. Letters 6-7 are included in this document. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts A Study in Jewish Nationalism Part 1: Rome and Jerusalem"Rome and Jerusalem" is not only a proud reaffirmation of the Zionist idea; it is imbued with a social pathos rooted in the belief of the Prophets in a better world and universal peace. You will find letters 1-5 in this document. [Full article...]By: Moses Hess Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionists: Moses HessThe purpose of Dr. Heller's pamphlet is to draw attention to the personality of Moses Hess, who played a remarkable role in the development of the Jewish national ideology. [Full article...]By: Joseph Heller Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisThis article contains the speeches entitled Efficiency in Public Service, The Pilgrims had Faith, The Human Resource, Realization Will Not Come as a Gift, The Only Promising Road, Palestine Has Developed Jewish Character, Jews and Arabs, A Zionist's Vow, and Jews Will Continue to Enter Palestine. [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisIncluded in this document are the speeches entitled The Common Cause of the Jewish People, Zionism Brings Understanding and Happiness, Members, Money, Discipline, and The Time is Urgent. [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisIncluded in this document are the speeches entitled Numbers Count, The Victory of the Maccabees, Not by Charity Alone, Blackstone and Herzl and Democracy Means Responsibility, [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisIncluded in this document are the speeches entitled A Call to the Educated Jew, Group Liberty, and Dreams May be Made into Realities. [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisIncluded in this document are the speeches entitled Sympathy for the Zionist Involvement, A Great Vision, To Be a Jew, The Jewish People Should be Preserved, Strain Every Nerve, and The Fruits of Zionism. [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Zionist Imperative: On Torah, Zionism and PeaceWhile the land of Israel is central to the Jewish people, the idea of placing the acquisition of specific tracts of land over other key Torah values is inconsistent with traditional Jewish texts and Jewish history and, in our day, immoral. Although we may sometimes be pushed to take up the sword, this is a distasteful last resort and never a source for glory. It is a religious Zionists' obligation to protest against violent stances and to teach the meaning of human dignity. [Full article...]By: Aviezer Ravitzky Zionism > Zionism Revisited American Zionism: The Faith of Louis D. Brandeis, Zionist.Horance Kallen explores the tremendous contribution Brandeis. "The People's Lawyer" made to American life and Zionism. [Full article...]By: Horace Kallen Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Brandeis on Zionism: A Collection of Addresses and Statements by Louis D. BrandeisIncluded in this document are the speeches entitled True Americanism, and The Jewish Problem and How to Solve it. [Full article...]By: Louis Brandeis Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora American Zionism: Brandeis' Way to ZionismLouis D. Brandeis, an object of controversy and vituperative attack in his time, he became a secular saint in his later years, and now stands suffused in an aura of liberal piety and general regard. [Full article...]By: Ben Halpern Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Louis D. Brandeis 1856-1941: Patriot, Judge, and ZionistLouis D. Brandeis played an integral role in promoting Zionism in the United States during the early part of the 1900's. Read on to learn more... [Full article...]By: Josef Fraenkel Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Quotes: Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events and Men.In the quotes that follow, Herzl speaks on the topics of Zionism, the Homeland, the Uganda Offer, The Jewish State, Language in the State, the Envisioned Altneuland, and the Vatican. [Full article...]By: Theodor Herzl Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Quotes: Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events and MenIn the quotes that follow, Herzl speaks on the topics of the reaction to publication of The Jewish State, Organizing the Zionist Movement, and the Zionist Congress. [Full article...]By: Theodor Herzl Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Zionist Imperative: I Am A Zionist, BecauseGil Troy presents fourteen ideological statements, proclaiming why Zionism is compelling for him. Troy's Zionism is inspired by: the national component of Judaism; a cyclical history of persecution and wandering; a sense of yearning for homeland from forced exile; the disillusionment of assimilation; the historic bond with the land; the creation of normalcy for Jews in their homeland; pride in Jewish heritage; the compatibility of a Zionist identity with other nationalist and religious identities; the ideal of creating a strong, independent Jewish state; and the vision of Jewish rebuilding and renewal in a homeland. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Zionism > Zionism Revisited Quotes: Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events and Men.In the quotes that follow, Herzl speaks on the topics of Jewish immigration, the Galut, philanthropy, himself, other men, religion and rabbis. [Full article...]By: Theodor Herzl Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Quotes: Herzl Speaks His Mind on Issues, Events and Men.In the quotes that follow, Herzl's addresses the topics of the Jewish People, Jewish Society, The Jewish Question, and Anti-Semitism. [Full article...]By: Theodor Herzl Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Zionist Imperative: The Goals of Zionism TodayHerzl's political Zionist vision has been realized by the State of Israel, but the spiritual Zionist vision of Ahad Ha'Am � the creation of a fully developed modern Jewish culture - has not. Despite the desire of most Israeli Jews to maintain their cultural identity, many are �assimilating� to Western ways. To reverse this trend, the Zionist quest to create a Jewish spiritual center in Israel must be actively pursued in Israel by Israelis. [Full article...]By: Eliezer Schweid Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Making Israel a Light Unto the Nations: Conservative Zionism ReconsideredIt is a travesty for Conservative Jews to remain on the sidelines of the tremendous historical achievement that Israel represents. Conservative Judaism has a great deal to contribute to Israeli society by offering an alternative Judaism to that of the corrupt and domineering Orthodox establishment and by advocating for a Western democratic stance, which does not come naturally to Jews with Eastern European or Middle Eastern roots. Liberal American Jews should cease to support Israeli institutions espousing values that are in conflict with their own. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel should be dismantled, while other religious legislation should be preserved. [Full article...]By: Ismar Schorsch Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Jewish Culture in Israel � No Apologies NecessaryIsrael is already a �state of all its citizens� in that all Israelis � Jews and non-Jews alike � have the right to vote and other basic rights. Just as Jews in Western countries would not attempt to undermine the Christian culture and symbols that surround them, Arab Israelis must accept the majority Jewish culture. Israel must preserve its uniquely Jewish character; to abandon it would be no different than acquiescing to those who seek to delegitimize the Jewish state altogether. [Full article...]By: Cynthia Ozick Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: The Meaning of HomelandThe Jews' right to the land of Israel is comparable to that of a �drowning man to grasp the only plank that can save him.� Because of our historical connection to it, this is the only land to which the Jews would have come to establish a homeland, but the land is not �holy.� However, this is also the Palestinians' homeland, and that makes for a tragic clash of rights. [Full article...]By: Amos Oz Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Jewish Society in Israel: A Covenantal ApproachGod made three types of covenants in the Torah: a universal one for humanity at large, with Noah; one connected to the Land of Israel and Jewish peoplehood with Abraham; and a religious one with Moses. The State of Israel must abide by the Abrahamic covenant, but it must not force the Mosaic upon its citizens. The State should be culturally Jewish and allow for Jewish religious expression while refraining from most religious legislation. Religious Jews should use effective educational means, not coercion, to bring other Jews into the Mosaic covenant. [Full article...]By: Norman Lamm Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: The Collapse of ZionismPost-Zionist thinking calls the very survival of Israel into question by weakening the ideological fiber of the country. This �collapse of Zionism� can be attributed to Israelis' war weariness, guilt feelings about the �original sin� of Israel's founding, and the adoption of Western anti-nationalist and nihilistic ideas. These ideas are misplaced and dangerous to the State; they could lead to Israel's �liquidation through internal transformation.� [Full article...]By: Charles Krauthammer Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Toward a Theology of Reform ZionismThe establishment, protection, and development of the State of Israel are integral premises of Progressive Jewish belief. Our covenant with God is a collective one, to be played out in the Land of Israel, its testing ground. In Israel, every issue is a Jewish one, including civil liberties, use of political power, poverty, relating to minority populations. Aliya is to be encouraged among Western Jews. [Full article...]By: Richard G. Hirsch Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: ALIYAH: The Transformation and Renewal of an IdeaDiscourse and thinking about aliya needs to be reconceptualized. Since most Jews in the world no longer need a safe haven, aliya should be thought of as acting on the aspiration to live an enhanced Jewish life. This necessitates that Israeli society be an arena in which individuals come together to elevate themselves spiritually for Jewish nation building. Religious holidays and symbols, as well as liberal Jewish values should be given public expression. [Full article...]By: David Hartman Zionism > Zionism Revisited An Address: Henrietta Szold to the Women of HadassahThis address was presented at the 14th Annual Convention in Pittsburgh on June 27th, 1928. [Full article...]By: Henrietta Szold Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Judaism > Jewish Women Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Zionist Imperative: Statehood vs. PeoplehoodIsraelis today tend to distinguish more and more between their identity as Israeli nationals and their identity as members of an historic Jewish people. This tendency is encouraged by a small minority of articulate spokespeople from Israeli literary circles. The ideas of classical Zionist thinkers such as Ahad Ha'Am and Ben Gurion are contrasted in this article with those of modern writers, such as Hillel Halkin, Amos Oz, A. B. Yehoshua and Boas Evron, who call for a �normal� national society in Israel, bereft of Jewish trappings. The author argues that nationalism cannot replace religion in Israel. [Full article...]By: Hertzel Fishman Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Religious Pluralism and Israeli SocietyIsraeli society is in transition from �melting pot� to �mosaic.� The society as a whole can benefit from the flourishing of the unique traditions and ideologies of different ethnic and ideological communities. This implies a true acceptance of pluralism, which �enables those holding every opinion and belief to live as they wish.� Burg believes that many Jews in Israel turn away from Judaism because of its association with establishment institutions and government structures that are negative and alienating. Religion in Israel should also be pluralistic, so that it is �relevant to the modern Jew.� Elements of both Ashkenazic and Sephardic Zionism should be combined to �transform Israel into an exemplary society . . . � [Full article...]By: Avraham Burg Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Zionism and Jewish IdentityThere is a deep problem with regard to the �Jewish nature of Israel,� which requires serious examination. Dror suggests that neither religion nor political Zionism continue to provide sufficient definitions for Jewish identity. Today's predicament is similar to the situation of the Jews after several periods of destruction and exile in Jewish history. In each case, Jews survived, and even thrived, under conditions of adversity. Dror calls for �a transcendent, peak-level creativity� which will rejuvenate the �Jewish nature� of Israel. [Full article...]By: Yehezkel Dror Zionism > Zionism Revisited Israel's Youth Movements: Living their IdealsIsrael is a society well aware of the importance of creating a nurturing environment that prepares its youth to be responsible, caring adults, "working for the good of others." [Full article...]By: Beth Uval Education Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Zionism > Zionism Revisited The Zionist Imperative: Facing Extinction: Confessions of an Ardent ZionistZionism is facing extinction today because Zionist leaders evidence little commitment to the ideological imperatives for which they supposedly stand. As a result, they are responsible for blurring the important distinctions between Zionism and pro-Israelism. To rectify the situation, Zionist organizations and activists must undergo a profound change in consciousness themselves, and strive to bring about such a change in others. They need to rededicate themselves to an operative Zionist agenda, including aliyah, Hebrew study, Zionist education, renewal of a Jewish national culture, and involvement in the forging of an exemplary Jewish society in Israel. [Full article...]By: David Breakstone Zionism > Zionism Revisited Religious Zionism: Religion, Morality and PoliticsThis article will address the question of values regarding the reciprocal relationship between religion and morality in politics. [Full article...]By: Uriel Simon Zionism > Religious Zionism Father and Son: Dr. Josef Burg and Avraham BurgThis article focuses on Josef and Avraham Burg, father and son politicians. Their story reflects the history of the state itself and their influence on Israeli politics has been, and continues to be extremely strong. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Politics People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism Revisited Israel Advocacy and Zionist Education: Reframing Zionism on CampusIn the fight for Israel on campus, Yanai recommends a broader Israel education focus over a single-minded effort to defend Israel in the political arena. [Full article...]By: Shachar Yanai Education Israel > Advocacy Israel Programs Media and the Press Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Ideology: The Message of Labour ZionismLabor Zionism represents a particular vision of Jewish destiny- a free nation, building a just society and safeguarding it. Jewish national freedom and social justice are the poles of our doctrine, our point of departure, our destination. The relationship and union between these two values, at times the tensions or contradictions, and, in the final resort, the balance between them, mark the ideological and political course of Labor Zionism in a period of revolutionary change. [Full article...]By: Abba Eban Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism Return from Exile: The Primacy of IsraelI suggest that the concept of Israel's centrality in relation to the Diaspora be replaced by Israel's preferential status, its primacy, over the Diaspora. [Full article...]By: Nathan Rotenstreich Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Religious Zionism: Education and IdeologyThe messianic-nationalist emotionalism or hyper-emotionalism of Gush Emunim speaks to many religious Israelis who have found that the standard religious framework in which they have grown up and of which they are a part has become routinized and institutionalized and thereby devoid of personal meaning and significance. [Full article...]By: Lawrence Kaplan Education Zionism > Religious Zionism The Current Debate: The Centrality of IsraelWe are all Zionists. But what does that mean? [Full article...]By: Gideon Shimoni Zionism > Who is a Zionist? A Symposium : Zionism and Its Awareness of the Jewish PastA Symposium held on the occasion of the 13th Convention of the Historical Society of Israel in December 1967, featured Prof. Yaacov Katz, Prof. Benjamin Eliav, Prof. Shmuel Ettinger, and Prof. Eliezer Schweid. [Full article...]By: Eliezer Schweid Judaism Zionism Post-Zionism: The End of ZionismThe ideology that built the State of Israel has given way to a Post-Zionism that sanctifies Jewish disempowerment. [Full article...]By: Yoram Hazony Zionism > Post-Zionism Diaspora Jewry: The American Context of GalutFor all the matters that are crucial to the actual experience of the individual Jew, as Jew, within America, the tempo of life as such has inevitable to favor Christianity and to act against Judaism. [Full article...]By: Arthur Hertzberg Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora A Discussion: Is Liberal Zionism Still CredibleMarie Syrkin and Shlomo Avineri discuss the question of "Is Liberal Zionism Still Credible?" [Full article...]By: Shlomo Avineri Marie Syrkin Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zionism > Zionism Revisited Religious Zionism: Historical and Meta-historical Self-Views in Religious ZionismThe State of Israel: should it be understood in terms of a meta-historical phenomenon or mystique, realized in concrete history, or as a concrete, historical, empirical entity symbolizing inter alia metahistorical values? [Full article...]By: Uriel Tal Israel > Politics Zionism > Religious Zionism Zionism: The Historical Balance Sheet of Zionist IdeologyNow that Zionism has existed in its modern conception for a hundred years, the time has come to test its relevancy on two planes: The first as a basic analysis of Jewish existence, and the second, as a solution which can act as a guideline for the present and for building the future. [Full article...]By: Shlomo Dinur Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism Zionism > Zionism Revisited Questions and Answers: What is Zionism?In answer to your question... [Full article...]Zionism Post Modernism: Is Post-Zionism Postmodern?Given the recent ubiquity of the "postmodern" as the preferred mode of criticism and analysis both in and outside of academia, the question whether "post-Zionism" falls within this larger discourse would seem to be perfectly legitimate. [Full article...]By: Mark Levine Zionism > Post-Zionism A Social, Psychological Analysis: Zionism and Pro-IsraelismZionism is more than the expression of a positive attitude to Israel and it also connotes more than Aliyah. Zionist ideology represents an all-encompassing approach to the problems of the Jewish People. [Full article...]By: Simon Herman Zionism Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zion in the Sources: Yearning for ZionHave you ever wondered where the world 'zion' actually comes from? This article explores Zion in the Bible, aggadot, customs and laws, ancient and modern poetry, and through the Zionist movement itself. [Full article...]By: Briana Simon Artistic Expressions Jewish History > @ Beginnings of time - 70: Biblical Age Judaism > Jewish Texts Zionism : Never Again[Full article...]By: Lois Michal Unger Artistic Expressions > Poetry The Rise and Fall of the Builders of Zion Bulletin: Finchley CowboysOur movement's bulletins discussed anything and everything -from nuclear disarmament and ethical relativism to the future of religion and, of course, Zionism. [Full article...]By: Mordechai Beck Artistic Expressions > Literature Zionism Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora A Jewish State: The Significance of Israel for Jews and for the NationsThe State of Israel may be regarded as one of the outstanding instances of consummation in history and yet, also, as one of its most mordant ironies. A dream cherished as part of the sacred history of the Jews and of mankind has been transformed into political reality; prayer and prophecy have been fulfilled in the creation of a new polity, the ingathering of the Jewish people, the reconstitution of Jerusalem as its capital city, the revival of Hebrew as a national language. [Full article...]By: Israel Kolatt Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Israel at Ten: Vision and RedemptionEver wanted to know how the founding fathers of Israel viewed the state in its early years? Read what Ben Gurion had to say about Israel ten years after the founding of the state. [Full article...]By: David Ben Gurion Israel > Politics People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Zionism Revisited Aliyah: Then and NowBalint looks at the way aliyah, and the way people make aliyah, has changed since the 1960's and 1970's. [Full article...]By: Judy Lash Balint Aliyah InfoBase > Aliyah Preparation Aliyah InfoBase > Aliyah Statistics Aliyah InfoBase > Useful Tips for the Oleh and the Veteran Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Contradiction and Compatibility: Halacha and DemocracyThe people of Israel, on the land of Israel, according to the laws of Israel." This was, still is, and must always remain the ultimate slogan of religious Zionism. This a phrase which captures with amazing clarity and with surprising brevity the essence of the movement. It also spells out the dilemma of the orthodox Jew and the modern State of Israel. [Full article...]By: Joseph Grunblatt Judaism > Jewish Texts Zionism > Religious Zionism Judaism as a Point of Contention: Israel as a Jewish StateThe nature of 'Jewish' in the state of Israel is under debate. Cohen explores the origins of the conflict and a possible solutions within the framework of religious Zionism. [Full article...]By: Naomi Goldstein Cohen Judaism > Israeli Judaism Zionism > Religious Zionism : Torah and Religious ZionismIt is a fact that from its inception to the present day religious Zionism has not enjoyed the support of the majority of Rashei Yeshivah and Torah authorities of the contemporary generation. [Full article...]By: Cyril Domb Judaism > Jewish Texts Zionism > Religious Zionism The State Vs. Halachah: Who Speaks for Torah - And How?There is always something faintly unnerving about the idea of implanting one's ideas in the mind and heart of another. [Full article...]By: Shalom Carmy Judaism > Jewish Texts Zionism > Religious Zionism Judaism and Zionism: Is There a Crisis in Religious ZionismIn discussing the ideological posture of religious Zionism, a balance must be maintained between what are perceived to be its problems and weaknesses and its strengths. [Full article...]By: Shubert Spero Zionism > Religious Zionism A Quandary : Religious Zionism and the Non-OrthodoxOrthodoxy views itself as the physical and spiritual heir of the authentic Jewish tradition. This presents a dilemma when relating to non-Orthodox Jews. [Full article...]By: Marc D. Angel Judaism > Streams of Judaism Zionism > Religious Zionism Future Projections: The WZO and Religious ZionistsThis article explores the relationship between the WZO and Religious Zionists in light of the influence of non-Orthodox movements. [Full article...]By: Louis Bernstein Zionism > Religious Zionism Religous Zionism of Another Kind: Redemption and CovenantAt the turn of the century, one of the prominent rabbis of the time, Rabbi Eliakum Shlomo Shapiro of Grodno, condemned the Zionists of his day. [Full article...]By: Aviezer Ravitzky Zionism > Religious Zionism Messianism and Religious Zionism: The Religious Meaning of the State of IsraelTo an individual committed to a traditional Jewish orientation, the question of the nature of the significance of the state of Israel remains a disquieting problem. [Full article...]By: Shubert Spero Zionism > Religious Zionism An Ideal in Search of A Constituency: Religious ZionismThe term 'Religious Zionism' seems like an oxymoron. What is it and how has it impacted the state of Israel? [Full article...]By: Reuven P. Bulka Zionism > Religious Zionism Compromise or Ideal: Religious ZionismFacing challenges and pressures by the Ultra-Orthodox, religious Zionism is struggling to define itself and develop a new self-image. [Full article...]By: Walter Wurzburger Zionism > Religious Zionism Why Zionism is not Racism: NationalismAmong the many casualties of the renewed Mideast violence is the term "Zionism." Whereas it once epitomized idealism, romanticism, and the best of nationalism to millions of Jews and non-Jews, Zionism today is politically incorrect. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy International Relations Israel > Advocacy Peace Process Peace Process > The Palestinians How the Arabs Convinced the World that Zionism is Racism: PoliticsWhy are the Arabs able to make a compelling argument that Zionism is racism and what can be done about this? [Full article...]By: Gil Troy International Relations Israel > Advocacy Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora The Crisis of Emancipation and the Rise of Zionism: Mugged by ModernityWhat was the impetus for the Zionist movement and why did it develop the way it did? Troy gives us a clue. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism Multiculturalism: Why I Need to be a ZionistTroy prescribes Zionism as a cure for the ills of modern Jewish life in North America. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Judaism > Jewish Identity Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Post-Modernism: Zionist Dreams as North American DreamsFor too long, what we have feared has dictated our Jewish agenda, and our Zionist agenda. Jean-Paul Sartre overstated it in 1946 when he claimed that "it is the anti-Semite who makes the Jew." But it certainly seems that it is the anti-Semites who make most Jews Zionists. Even during this crisis, we have to look for what we love, what we can love, and what we can learn from, both from Judaism and from Israel. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Shavuot and Jewish Communal Identity: The Meaning of Joining the Jewish PeopleThis article, provided by Ta Shma, is part of a series of articles discussing the topic of Jewish Peoplehood and its expression on Shavuot, from different religious perspectives. [Full article...]By: Ophir Yarden Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Shavuot A Twenty-First Century Manifesto: I am a ZionistToday, more than half a century after Israel's founding, it remains all too tempting for friend and foe alike to define Israel, and Zionism, solely by the Arab world's hostility. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Not Essential to Jewish Nationalism but Essential to Judaism: ZionismCan you be a committed Zionist and live in North America? In what ways can Zionism enrich Jewish life in the Diaspora? Read on... [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Judaism > Jewish Identity Zionism > Who is a Zionist? Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Advocacy: How to Talk About Israel Without Apologizing, Cringing, Crying or YellingThe currently tense situation in the Middle East often leaves Jews around the world feeling defensive and speechless. This article gives some practical guidelines on how to advocate for Israel. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Israel > Advocacy Media and the Press Mr. Jerusalem: Teddy (Theodor) Kollek�If you want one single word to symbolize all of Jewish history, that would be JERUSALEM,� claimed Teddy Kollek, Aug. 11th, 1988, who has been crowned MR. JERUSALEM. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Jerusalem Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Yerushalayim People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Books on Zionism and Israel: Suggested ReadingsA list of useful books on Israel and Zionism [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Life Goes On: Overcoming TerrorOn Israel�s Independence Day, one has to marvel at the country�s compulsion to defy violence and get back to normal after attacks. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Peace Process > Terrorism A Delicate Balance: Criticizing Israel in a Youth Movement SettingAnton Marks explores the complicated issue of what it means to be a Zionist and a supporter of Israel, particularly within a youth movement setting, when one does not always agree with its policies. [Full article...]By: Anton Marks Media and the Press Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Faces of Aliyah: A South African Joins the Israel Defence ForcesThe first in a series of articles on olim features Ariel Baum, a South African immigrant, who continues the family tradition of serving in the IDF while learning about various aspects of life in his new home. [Full article...]By: Ari Miller Aliyah InfoBase > Army Aliyah InfoBase > Life in Israel Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Diaspora Existance: Zionism in a Multiethnic WorldA hundred years ago, Theodor Herzl proposed a radical idea-that the Jewish people would find a "normal" place among the nations if it reor�ganized itself into a nation-state. That would be the solution to "the Jewish Problem." [Full article...]By: Arthur Hertzberg Jews Around the World Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora One Hundred Years of Zionism: The Goals of Zionism TodayOn the occasion of the centenary of the First Zionist Congress (1897-1997), and verging on the jubilee of the State of Israel (1948-1998), the World Zionist Organization is engaging intensively in rethinking, updating its assumptions, and restructuring organizationally in order to meet changing needs in both Israel and the Diaspora. [Full article...]By: Eliezer Schweid Zionism > Zionism Revisited Viewpoints on Zionism: Israel as a Zionist StateWhat does it mean that Israel is a Zionist state? Read on... [Full article...]By: Eliezer Schweid Zionism Hadassah Hospital, Kfar Szold : Henrietta Szold (1860-1945)Street signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Assessing Zionism: Zionism as a Permanent RevolutionHas Zionism been a complete success story? What makes Israel so central to the Jewish People? Shlomo Avineri looks at these questions and moreover how to insure the Zionist revolution continues. [Full article...]By: Shlomo Avineri Zionism 1878-1965: Martin BuberThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]By: Martin Buber People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age A New Relationship with Israel: 'Soprano' ZionismMy grandmother used to sigh, "Shver tsu zayn a yid" � it's tough to be a Jew. These days, though, it's even tougher to be a Zionist. It is an act of triple-chutzpah. [Full article...]By: Gil Troy Judaism > Jewish Identity Zionism 1877-1948: Judah MagnesThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age 1856-1922: Aaron David GordonThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age 1867-1924: Nachman SyrkinThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age 1881-1917: Dov Ber BorochovThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism in Short: Useful Quotations on ZionismThis document, organized by topic, contains some useful and famous quotes by classic Zionist thinkers. [Full article...]Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts 1812-1875: Moses HessThis article is part of a series of essays in Socialist Zionism written by prolific socialist Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Religious Zionism: Harav Zvi Hirsch KalischerThis article is part of a series presenting short biographies and quotations by famous Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism Abu Mazen: Right Man for the Wrong JobBarak Barfi discusses the appointment of the new Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmud Abbas and how his selection will affect the intifada. [Full article...]By: Barak Barfi Peace Process Realizing the Zionist Dream: Hagshama Atzmit"Hagshamah Atzmit," the role of Zionism in our self-realization, is a many-sided phenomenon, which touches every aspect of both our personal and collective lives. [Full article...]By: Steven Katz Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Zionism and Modernity: Of the Modern Origins of ZionismIt was, no doubt, Zionism, both as an ideological setting and as a movement, that brought about the existence of the State of Israel. [Full article...]By: Nathan Rotenstreich Zionism > Zionism Revisited In Historical Context: Zionism and the Upheavals of the 20th CenteryDiscussion of historical phenomena always involves the element of time. Thus, with regard to Zionism, one may ask: Why did it emerge when it did, rather than sooner or later? For an answer to this question, attention needs to be given to the broader historical framework within which Zionism arose. [Full article...]By: Anita Shapira Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism An Israeli Perspective: Israel at 50Klein Halevi explores the nature of the Israeli people and Israeli society fifty years on. [Full article...]By: Yossi Klein Halevi Israel Zionism > Zionism Revisited Full of Twists and Bumps: Herzl's Road to ZionismAvineri gives us an inside look at how Herzl came to Zionism. [Full article...]By: Shlomo Avineri Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Labour Zionism: A.D. GordonThis article is part of a series presenting short biographies and quotations by famous Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age One of the Tribe: Ahad Ha'am (Asher Ginsburg)This article is part of a series presenting short biographies and quotations by famous Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age The Father of Zionism: Theodor HerzlThis article is part of a series presenting short biographies and quotations by famous Zionists. [Full article...]People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age A List: The Zionist CongressesA list of the Zionist congresses including location and year. [Full article...]Zionism Martin Buber: Zionism and the Other National ConceptsIt is impossible to appreciate the real meaning of "Zion" so long as one regards it as simply one of many other national concepts. [Full article...]By: Martin Buber People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age A City of Nosegays and White Snow Flowers and Maybe a Frozen Onion: BudapestAs a continuation of his series on Jewish communities around the world, Stanley Mann introduces us to Budapest where, despite its tragic history, Jewish life continues to thrive. [Full article...]By: Stanley Mann Jews Around the World Beit Bialik, Bialik Street, Kiryat Bialik : Haim Nachman Bialik (1873 � 1934)Street signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Artistic Expressions > Poetry People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Israeli Connections: Hungarian Roots, Branches and ZionismIt has always been fascinating for me to see how so much of history is enveloped by events that take place as much on the world stage as by seemingly inconsequential personal anecdotes. I watched this theory play out this past Shabbat, when I was an observer to a family reunion whose roots reach far back into Hungary and whose ancestors were responsible for some of the very first rumblings of Zionism in Europe. [Full article...]By: Ilene Bloch-Levy Holocaust Jews Around the World Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Events and Activities Ideas: Jewish National Fund Founded - December 29, 1901In 1901, the fifth Zionist Congress met in Basel, Switzerland to further explore the Jewish issue. On the fifth day of the Congress, there was heavy debate about the establishment of a national fund to purchase land in Palestine. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age A Visit to Poland: A Voyage to ZionismThis trip during summer break was not meant for fun and relaxation. It was the massa l'Polin, Hebrew for "voyage to Poland", undertaken by thousands of Israeli students in their senior year. [Full article...]By: Batsheva Pomerantz Education Holocaust Museums and Memorials Events and Activities Ideas: Yahrzeit for Eliezer Ben-Yehuda - December 21, 1922The dream...the revival of the ancient language of Hebrew as a modern language for the New Jewish State. This was the dream of Eliezer Ben Yehuda and thus he dedicated himself to the rebirth of the nation of Israel in its own land, speaking its own language. [Full article...]By: 12th House Judaism > Jewish Languages Events and Activities Ideas: United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine Accepted - November 29, 1947Resolution 181 called for the creation of two independent states within the land of Palestine - a Jewish State and an Arab State with an international enclave around Jerusalem and Bethlehem. [Full article...]By: 12th House Official Documents Underground Figher: The Baker's DaughterYouth from all backgrounds enlisted in the Lehi, the pre-State underground movement. This article describes a teenaged girl from a Hassidic background. Today, a guide in the Lehi Museum in Tel Aviv, she recalls the sense of mission doubled with the painful split in the Jewish Yishuv. [Full article...]By: Batsheva Pomerantz Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Start of Operation Magic Carpet - November 8, 1949The primary goal of the State of Israel is to be the safe homeland of all Jews. This was best portrayed in its secret national projects to bring distressed Jewish communities "home" to Israel. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Balfour Declaration Day - November 2, 1917"His Majesty’s Government views with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country." [Full article...]By: 12th House Official Documents Early Thinking, Current Influence.: Jabotinsky's ProphecyJabotinsky, one of early Zionism's more prolific thinkers, continues to strongly influence Israeli political discourse. Through an exploration of his views, Andrei Shapiro examines why, to this day, Jabotinsky still provokes such heated debate. [Full article...]By: Andrei Shapiro People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Part Two: Theodor (Benyamin Ze'ev) HerzlStreet signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. During the time of ancient Israel, leaders tended to be warriors and prophets. During the Exile, when the Jewish People were scattered around the world without a land of their own, leaders tended to be scholars, teachers and rabbis. In the 20th century, the Jewish people survived the Holocaust and established their own nation. Jewish leaders in this century have been soldiers, political leaders, academics and philanthropists. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age 34th Zionist Congress Resolutions: E. The Struggle Against Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism and Racism35. Training Shlichim to Deal With Expressions of Anti-Semitism 36. The Struggle Against Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism and Racism [Full article...]Official Documents 34th Zionist Congress Resolutions: B. Aliyah � an Expression of Zionist fulfillment and a National Strategic Asset, with a Focus on Western Countries10. Aliyah to Israel 11. Strengthening Judaism and Zionism in the State of Israel 12. Allocation of Resources to Encourage Aliyah 13. Establishing a Committee for Aliyah from Western Countries 14. Aliyah from France 15. Absorption of Immigrants 16. Matching Aliyah Shlichim to the Target Populations 17. Encouragement of Aliyah from the West [Full article...]Official Documents 34th Zionist Congress Resolutions: A. Israel as a Jewish and Democratic state, based on Zionist Principles1. Solidarity with Victims of Terror 2. Assurance of a Jewish Majority in the State of Israel 3. Implementation of the Principles of the Declaration of Independence 4. Israel � a Jewish and democratic state 5. Establishing basic principles 6. Flying the National Flag 7. Equal Rights for all Citizens 8. Advancing the Study of Zionism 9. Jewish Demography [Full article...]Official Documents 34th Zionist Congress Resolutions: G. Klal Yisrael, Jewish Unity, and the Centrality of the State of Israel47. Rewriting the Jerusalem Programme 48. Establishing an Operative Zionist Program Relevant to the Present Time 49. Strengthening Identification with the State of Israel 50. One Hundred Year Anniversary of the Establishment of Religious Zionism � The Mizrachi Movement 51. Hasbara 52. Jerusalem 53. Zionism in Israel 54. Pardon for Jonathan Pollard 55. Solidarity [Full article...]Official Documents A Little Known Chapter in the History of Modern Zionism: The Battle of Beer ShebaThe crucial Battle of Beer Sheba in October 1917, the intelligence officer responsible for its success, and the memory of three Jews all come together in a fast-paced historical fiction. [Full article...]By: Batsheva Pomerantz Israel > Places of Israel Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: David Ben-Gurion's Birthday - October 16, 1886On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared the State of Israel a sovereign and independence nation. While there were thousands who are to be credited for the establishment of the Jewish State, the most famous among them is David Ben-Gurion. [Full article...]By: 12th House People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Kibbutz Deganya Founded - September 26, 1910It is hard to believe that is has been 90 years since the establishment of the first Kibbutz, Kibbutz Deganya. During its 90th anniversary celebration, we were reminded that Deganya was the "First Home in the Homeland". [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age The Names Behind The Signs: Theodor (Binyamin Ze'ev) Herzl: Herzylia - Part 1Street signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. During the time of ancient Israel, leaders tended to be warriors and prophets. During the Exile, when the Jewish People were scattered around the world without a land of their own, leaders tended to be scholars, teachers and rabbis. In the 20th century, the Jewish people survived the Holocaust and established their own nation. Jewish leaders in this century have been soldiers, political leaders, academics and philanthropists. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Places of Israel People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Cultural Diversity and The American Dream: AliyahWhen I first came to Israel, I admit, I came with an American NYC cum hippie/bohemian head. I was not fleeing persecution, only rising from one level to another. More like jumping between two levels at the same level, like when I was a kid at summer camp crossing a stream, dancing from one rock to another. [Full article...]By: Elazar Larry Freifeld Aliyah InfoBase Events and Activities Ideas: Meeting of the First Zionist Congress - August 29, 1897During the summer of 1898 in Basel, Switzerland, Theodor Herzl called together the leading 200 Jewish and Zionist thinkers of the time to participate in the first Zionist Congress. The Congress was convened with the primary goal of "demonstrating to the world what Zionism is and what it wants." In addition, the Congress was created to organize all the Zionist ideologies under one movement, a political movement. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism in Youth Movements: Where have all the Zionists gone?I want to take you on a journey, looking back into our past to where the concept of Zionism in youth groups arose. [Full article...]By: Ilana Ordman Judaism > Jewish Identity Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Literary Criticism: The Jew of Malta, RevisitedA little corruption is good for the soul, and Christopher Marlowe�s 'The Jew of Malta' is not a saint, not by a longshot! Purity is reserved for virgins and prophets; the one soon to be corrupted, the other, it would appear, soon to be reformed. Contrary to Shakespeare's Shylock, in 'The Jew of Venice', Barabas, the anti-hero of this remarkable play written in 1588, is neither a devil nor a prophet in need of redemption. [Full article...]By: Elazar Larry Freifeld Anti-Semitism Artistic Expressions > Literature The Names Behind The Signs: Rothschild BoulevardStreet signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. During the time of ancient Israel, leaders tended to be warriors and prophets. During the Exile, when the Jewish People were scattered around the world without a land of their own, leaders tended to be scholars, teachers and rabbis. In the 20th century, the Jewish people survived the Holocaust and established their own nation. Jewish leaders in this century have been soldiers, political leaders, academics and philanthropists. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Places of Israel People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Exodus Ship Incident - August 2, 1947After World War II, as tensions mounted in Palestine between the Jewish settlers and Arabs, the British Government attempted to appease the Arab citizens by limiting the immigration of Jews to Palestine. British authorities would detain ships and send them back to their ports of origin within Europe in an attempt to stop the illegal immigration. Since remaining in Europe meant certain death for many of these immigrants, illegal immigration to Palestine increased. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age The Names Behind The Signs: Dizengoff StreetThere is almost no major personality in Israel that doesn�t have a street in Tel Aviv named after them; and there�s almost no community which symbolizes something in the life of the Jewish people that doesn�t have a street named for it in Tel Aviv. Initially, streets were not given official names, but were called variously by early residents. Eventually, however, street names became another way of marking the city as Hebrew, and the names were often drawn from Jewish history or important personalities in contemporary Jewish Life. One of the sanctioned sites in Tel Aviv is Dizengoff Street. Having an almost mythic ability to announce the city�s essence, Dizengoff Street is an example of how a street has become instantiated in a city�s collective memory. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Places of Israel People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Asylum Granted to the Vietnamese Boat People - June 26, 1977While many will challenge that Zionism is exclusive to only the needs and interests of the Jews, it is important that we recognize Israel’s contributions to other peoples in need. As a once persecuted and victimized people of a time not too long ago, we understand and remember with vigilance. [Full article...]By: 12th House International Relations Memoirs of a Bi-Patriot: From Vermont to the Red SeaElazar Larry Freifeld looks at the aliyah process from a personal perspective - and what we find is an emotional, and often amusing roller-coaster ride, following the trials and tribulations of his family's immigration and absorption into Israel. [Full article...]By: Elazar Larry Freifeld Aliyah InfoBase Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Events and Activities Ideas: Operation Solomon - May 24, 1991Under complete secrecy, Operation Moses launched on November 19, 1984 and ended six short weeks later on January 5, 1985. During that period, some 8,000 Ethiopian Jews arrived in Israel via Sudan. The mission was not without its complications. Media leaks were partially to blame for the premature ending of the mission. As a result, the Sudanese government was pressured by the Arab nations to stop support for the program. Because of the premature ending to the Operation Moses, almost 15,000 Jews, or two thirds of the Beta Israel, were left behind in Ethiopia. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Looking Back: Four Extraordinary Years of Hagshama ActivityAs we approach the 34th Zionist Congress, Hagshama Department head Haim Hayet reviews four rewarding years of departmental activity with journalist Marcelo Kisilevsky. [Full article...]By: Haim Hayet Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Events and Activities Ideas: Yahrzeit of Eli Cohen - May 18, 1965Was it possible for one man to befriend the highest echelons of the Syrian government and help Israel gain the necessary intelligence to beat the Syrians in the Six Day War in 1967? The answer - yes, and the man that made it all happen was Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen. [Full article...]By: 12th House People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Israel Declares Independence - May 14, 1948On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion stood before the masses gathered in Tel Aviv and declared Israel's independence. Years of Zionist dreams culminated in this moment - Israel announcing to the world that she was once again to be a free state. Unfortunately, less than 24 hours after Ben-Gurion's announcement, the neighboring Arab nations attacked and sent Israel into her first war as an independent nation. The Jewish state survived the attack, but it cost the country many lives. [Full article...]By: 12th House Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Ha'atzmaut Events and Activities Ideas: Yahrzeit of Mordechai Anielewicz - May 8, 1943Despite the utter darkness of the Nazi Holocaust, occasionally there were glimpses of light, and moments for which the Jewish people can stand up and be proud. For the people of the Warsaw Ghetto, Mordechai Anielewicz was that ray of light. At the young age of 23, Mordechai rose to lead and inspire the largest resistance uprising against the Holocaust and the Nazis. [Full article...]By: 12th House Holocaust Events and Activities Ideas: Israel Joins the United Nations - May 11, 1949There are few nations of the world that can claim legitimacy like Israel. As a result of United Nations Resolution 181, the international community of nations, under the auspices of the newly formed United Nations, moved to divide the British mandate of Palestine into two nations: a Jewish State and an Arab State. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Jewish Short Stories : The LeftistHe saw her carrying a sign in French protesting the American involvement in Vietnam. She was pretty, but then there were many good looking girls in the demonstration. This one caught his attention more than the others, but there was no point in dwelling on her for too long. For a second he thought she looked at him, but he wasn't sure. Hank had been in Paris for three days. He had been to the tourist sights and had done a lot of walking. Now seeing his American counterparts in a demonstration made him feel that his kind of people existed here as well. The same jeans and long hair, the same arty looking girls. The men looked like friends, the girls held promise. 'What the hell, I'll join them,' thought Hank. [Full article...]By: Mordechai Kramer Artistic Expressions > Literature The Names Behind The Signs: David Ben-Gurion BoulevardStreet signs in Israel bear names of individuals, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the nation�s development. During the time of ancient Israel, leaders tended to be warriors and prophets. During the Exile, when the Jewish People were scattered around the world without a land of their own, leaders tended to be scholars, teachers and rabbis. In the 20th century, the Jewish people survived the Holocaust and established their own nation. Jewish leaders in this century have been soldiers, political leaders, academics and philanthropists. Using street signs as direction, this series will briefly introduce the leading personalities in Israeli history. [Full article...]By: Rochelle Mass Israel > Places of Israel Israel > Politics People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: First Maccabia Games in Tel Aviv - March 28, 1932Known as the Olympics of the Jews, every four years Jewish athletes from all over the world gather to compete in a wide array of athletic events. The goal of the Maccabia games is to "promote the physical strength of the Jewish people while fostering a sense of nationalism among Jewish athletes." [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Israel and the Diaspora: Connection in CrisisIn the first of a two-parter, Matt Plen looks at the strained relationship between the Diaspora and Israel, and wonders what led to this situation. Referring to diverse sources ranging from the Talmud, Ahad Ha'am and the New Statesman, he suggests that we should relate to one another in a different way. [Full article...]By: Matt Plen Judaism > Jewish Identity Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Events and Activities Ideas: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - April 19 1943Throughout the ghettos of Nazi Europe, the Jews tried to organize resistance against the Germans. The arms for these resistance efforts came from weapons smuggled into the ghettos and homemade weapons. From 1941 to 1943, over 100 Jewish resistance groups fought back. The most famous of these resistance movements against the Nazis came from the young fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto. [Full article...]By: 12th House Holocaust Events and Activities Ideas: Yahrzeit for Henrietta Szold - February 13 1945When one considers the great female leaders of the Zionist movement, it is very hard not to think of Henrietta Szold. Her contributions to Israel, Zionism, youth and world Jewry are unparalleled. She was an educator, author, social worker, leader and founder of Hadassah. Her achievements are a mark of excellence, success and a model to live by. [Full article...]By: 12th House People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Operation Moses - February 26 1985Isolated for centuries from the rest of the Jewish world, Jewish communities existed in the northern providence of Gondar in Ethiopia. They called themselves the Beta Israel � the House of Israel. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Jews Around the World > Lost Tribes Events and Activities Ideas: Golda Meir Becomes Prime Minister of Israel - February 26 1969When considering the great female leaders of the 20th century, it is impossible to leave out Golda Meir. Golda�s contributions in building and running the State of Israel cannot be understated. Golda Meir is a shining example of feminism and inspiration for women. [Full article...]By: 12th House Israel > Politics People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Israel and the Diaspora: Aliya is a four-letter wordAn article written by David Breakstone, (Head of the Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization and a member of the Executive of the Jewish Agency and WZO), originally published in the Jerusalem Post. [Full article...]By: David Breakstone Aliyah InfoBase Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Events and Activities Ideas: David Ben-Gurion Elected Prime Minster - January 25 1949On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared the State of Israel a sovereign and independence nation. While there were thousands who are to be credited for the establishment of the Jewish State, the most famous among them is David Ben-Gurion. [Full article...]By: 12th House Israel > Politics Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Founding of WOJAC - January 25 1976In 1975, the World Organization of Jews of Arab Countries (WOJAC) was founded in Paris. WOJAC offered representation for the other Middle East refugee situation - that of Jews from Arab lands. [Full article...]By: 12th House Jews Around the World Message from the President of the Zionist Federation of Venezuela: Focus on Latin America's JewsThese are difficult days for the Jewish people in several parts of the world, but the region needing the most help these days is Latin America. [Full article...]By: Elias S. Farache Jews Around the World Events and Activities Ideas: Dreyfus Affair - January 5th 1895There is no question that the Dreyfus Affair was a major turning point in how Jews saw themselves within their host nations in the late 1800�s. This was truly a scandal that included the highest echelons of government and the church. This event underlines the strong anti-Semitic attitudes and feelings of the time and can be thought of as a catalyst for the Zionist movement. [Full article...]By: 12th House Anti-Semitism Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Events and Activities Ideas: Theodor Herzl Publishes The Jewish State - February 14th 1896Herzl, a writer and a statesman, founded national Zionism and the World Zionist Organization, which elevated the Jewish problem to an international political subject of primary importance. It was the Dreyfus case that awakened in him national Jewish feeling and brought him to the conclusion that the Jewish problem could only be solved by political means. The concept of emergence from the Diaspora and return to Zion found expression in his book "Der Judenstaat" or "The Jewish State", which was written in 1896. [Full article...]By: 12th House People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Zionism > Essential Zionist Texts Events and Activities Ideas: Yom Ha'atzmaut - April 17th 2002On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion stood before the masses gathered in Tel Aviv and declared Israel’s independence. Years of Zionist dreams culminated in this moment - Israel announcing to the world that she was once again to be a free state. [Full article...]By: 12th House Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Ha'atzmaut How well do you know your Zionism?: Zionism QuizHow well do you know Zionism? Try our brand new quiz and see if you are as clever as you say you are! [Full article...]By: Anton Marks Quiz Hagshama - Article III: The Relevance of Zionism TodayThe World Zionist Congress opens on the seventeenth of June, 2002� and there is no way of predicting what the situation will be in either the Middle East or in the World. What is clear, is that if the Congress does not involve serious ideological debate on relevant Zionism, those who claim the World Zionist Organisation and our National Zionist Institutions are obselete will gain the upper hand by default. There is a vital need to re-examine our expressions of Zionism and ensure that our ongoing Zionist goals, actions and ideals are meeting the demands and challenges of the 21st Century. A vital need to rejuvenate and revitalize the Zionist Movement. [Full article...]By: Haim Hayet Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Zionism Zionism > Zionism Revisited Jews in Italy: Fascism and ZionismNew contributor Suzanna Kokkonen provides an historical background to the Jews of Italy and describes in detail the existence of Jewish Fascists and their relationship to Zionism. [Full article...]By: Suzanna Kokkonen Jews Around the World Herzl's Nationhood and Judaism : The Flight From NegationAndrei Shapiro critiques the address given by Herzl entitled 'Judaism', and claims that even though the great Zionist leader succeeded in creating a different reality for the Jewish people, he had no clear idea of the positive side of Jewishness. [Full article...]By: Andrei Shapiro Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age Response to Rotbart and Schvindlerman: Globalisation and Israeli SocietyOur Zionism Vs Post-Zionism debate rumbles on, with an article by Nik John responding to Sergio Rotbart and Julian Schvindlerman. Which side of the debate are you on? [Full article...]By: Nik John Israel Zionism > Post-Zionism Culture and Politics in Israel: An Alternative Vision of Reality: A Rightwinger on Left-Wing Israel RadioAny attempt to create dialogue between the secular wing of Jewry and its more Orthodox counterpart pales in comparison to the popular Israeli Army radio station's "The Last Word". On that show, a secular left-wing Israeli daily confronts a right-wing religious Jew, usually on issues related to current events. Secular spokespersons are a flourishing breed; the right-wing participant is, on the radio show, always the same. That makes him quite a rare bird in the left wing world of Israeli media. [Full article...]By: Ariel Bercovich Judaism > Israeli Judaism Media and the Press Festivals and their meanings: Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut: Observances of The Modern State of IsraelThe three central secular holidays of the modern Israeli nation state are the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers, Independence Day, and Holocaust Commemoration Day. They fall in close proximity to each other, constituting an emotionally intense and often draining experience. Artie Fischer weaves through the meaning of these interconnected festivals, placing them in the wider context of the Jewish calendar. [Full article...]By: Artie Fischer Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Ha'atzmaut Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Hashoah Judaism > Holidays with a Twist > Yom Hazikaron Food for thought at the gates of the new millenium: Tragedy, Indifference and HopeThe last century has been both the bloodiest and the most promising period in Jewish history. The following article attempts to strike a balance between both sides of the coin, and reflects upon what will be the likely trends characterizing the Jewish people in this new millenium. [Full article...]By: Tzv� Hasson Jewish History Sharonah's history classes: Middle East-Nationalism with a Human Face: The Impossible Dream?The constant waves of terrorism and reprisals which Israel is at present enduring, lead us to ponder the nature of nationalism itself. For Sharonah, nationalism has always been a perverse version of Midas and the golden touch- touching collective identity, it turns it to dust. We are not talking about getting rid of national identity. The question is how can we humanize it. [Full article...]By: Marcelo Kisilevski Sharonah Fredericko Israel Judaism > Jewish Identity Peace Process > Terrorism Jewish Culture: Heine:Father of Secular JudaismA new book which details the life of one of the great poets of German Romanticism, offers a new angle on Heine's conflictual attitude towrds his own Judaism and to Jews in general. This poet, who did not return to Judaism, since he claimed to never have abandoned it,was an involuntary forefather of the Emancipation: he paved the way for secular Judaism. [Full article...]By: Egon Friedler Artistic Expressions > Poetry Judaism > Streams of Judaism People > 1789-1860: Haskala (Emancipation) Points of view: The Sacrifice of Isaac: The Palestinian VersionFor the author of this article, the current round of Israeli-Palestinian violence is dictated by hatred of a brand not easily comprehended in the more developed world. If the Palestinians only had their way, then a new Eichman would be most welcome, ending the lives of six million Jews-this time concentrated in the same country. [Full article...]By: Egon Friedler Peace Process > Terrorism Peace Process > The Palestinians Redefining the Israel-Diaspora connection: The Tnuot and the ShaliachThe old terms no longer apply to the increasingly complex Israel-Diaspora relationship; classic Zionism and classic Diaspora community organization are undergoing far-reaching changes. Their impact is evident in the day-to-day interchange, sometimes encouraging, sometimes downright embittered, that exists between them. Marky Levy is a long-time Israel Diaspora worker with ample experience and knowledge of the mutual needs and recriminations of both sides. He takes a perceptive stab at ways in which these changes can be channeled positively. [Full article...]By: Marky Levy Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Zionism > Zionism and the Diaspora Response to 'Trance and Israeli Society' by Julian Schvindlerman.: An indignant Zionist protests the globalization of Israeli cultureThings are heating up in Hagshama�s on-line e-magazine. In our previous edition we offered our readers two markedly different visions of post-Zionism and its effects on Israeli society at all levels. Our correspondent Julian Schvindlerman launched a diatribe at the trance craze raging in Israel�s discotheques, looking upon it as incontrovertible proof of the decadence of Zionist values and a direct result of galloping globalization and post-Zionist thought�.as well as a sad expression of the decline of moral value in Israel�s highly politicized culture. But for Rothbart, who prefers to answer Julian�s stance directly - globalization does indeed have its dark side - but for other reasons. [Full article...]By: Sergio Rotbart Israel Zionism > Zionism Revisited Doctrine and Impact of the New History: The Politicizing Of HistoryThe new Israeli historiography, which consists in overturning the basic principles of Zionism, is harshly attacked in this article. The old truths, the author claims, have been replaced by new lies, and the implications for Israeli society are indeed ominous: it is in the field of education that the destiny of the country will be decided-we will either collapse under the weight of our own guilty consciences�.or perhaps, we just might gather enough strength to survive. [Full article...]By: Julian Schvindlerman Zionism > Post-Zionism Hagshama and the New Millenium - Article II: Youth Is Not a Question of AgeIn this edition, the Head of the Hagshama Department of the World Zionist Organization, outlines the action plan which is being implemented together with university-age Jewish youth throughout the globe. For Hayet, being biologically young will not make the grade... one must be young in thought and deed as well. The youth representation proposed in keeping with affirmative action at the next Zionist Congress is far from assured, and we are going to have to fight for it. Let’s take a look at what the next three-quarters of 2001 have to offer here at Hagshama... [Full article...]By: Haim Hayet Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Activity: Processing and Educating on the Current Crises in the Middle EastActivity to help process the thoughts and feelings of participants in regard to the current situation and to help think out educational goals and rationales that would be considered in not only hands-on activities and materials for youth and young adults, but would be considered also in day to day contact with parents and youth in the areas of recruitment and truly informal 'discussions' about the current situation. [Full article...]By: Mark Lazar Education Peace Process Youth and Hagshama Movements / Organizations Professor Leibovitch's Zionism: Sane and Democratic ZionismProfessor Yeshayahu Liebovitch was perhaps the most outstanding Zionist intellectual of Israeli society, as well as its most assiduous critic following the halcyon period of the Six Day War. His lucidity of perception allowed him to see that the moral fiber of Zionism was under siege from that point on; for Liebovitch, the essence of Zionism was national sovereignty whereby we are not dominated nor do we dominate others. The supreme irony lay in the fact that although we had liberated ourselves as a people, we had once again become prisoners by falling into the trap of oppressing others. [Full article...]By: David Ohanna People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Religious Zionism Judaism and the Environment: Israel and it's Environment - The Flip Side of Zionism's Success: Israel's Environmental WoesDr. Alon Tal is the director of the Arava Institute of Environmental Studies at Kibbutz Ketura and the board chair of Adam Teva V'Din: The Israel Union for Environmental Defense. [Full article...]By: Alon Tal Judaism > Judaism and the Environment Face to Face with Rambam: Meet Maimonides - a Living Voice for The PresentMany 20th century Jewish thinkers have wrestled with the brilliance of Maimonides� thought, but till now no one has ever dared interview the great Judeo-Spanish thinker of the 12th century. But in these days of cyberspace, anything is possible, read on�� [Full article...]By: Shalom Rosenberg Judaism > Cholent: Little bit O' this, Little bit O' that People > 0600 - 1789: Middle Ages The Late, Great Professor Leibovitz: Letting Leibovitz Speak for HimselfProfessor Yeshayahu Leibovitz was one of the most controversial figures whom I interviewed in my nearly three decades of journalism. And he literally victimized me; it was as though we were acting the sado-masochistic roles of professor and student in Ionesco�s play "The Lesson".Leibovitz answered me well enough, but he did so in explosive tones. He pontificated rather than lectured; envisioned rather than conversed; and he broke all the polite bounds of academic courtesy. And at the slightest hint of disagreement, his intellectual airs made it clear that I was an imbecile�any other explanation for not parroting his opinion was impossible.But truth be told, this most implacable of all of the critics of the Israeli establishment (including several confrontations with Ben-Gurion), played his role to the hilt. Biochemist and philosopher, born in Riga and educated in Germany, arriving in Israel in 1934, deeply Orthodox and radically left-wing, is considered by many in Israel to have been a true genius. Reader, be warned: he spares no one��.. [Full article...]By: Egon Friedler Jewish History > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Zionism > Post-Zionism Supreme Court president says equal treatment of Jews and Arabs forms very essence of Zionism: Justice Barak pledges to uphold 'Zionist' equalityThe equal treatment of Jews and Arabs in dividing up Israeli land is not a "post-Zionist philosophy," Supreme Court President Aharon Barak said on Sunday. [Full article...]By: Moshe Reinfeld Israel > Israeli Arabs Zionism : Israeli BannerismsWhite has always been a symbol of purity and freshness. The plain white background of the flag is reminiscent of a clean and untainted piece of paper, representing a new beginning. The blue could be symbolic of the Jewish understanding of one's place and function in the world. [Full article...]By: Robin Treistman Judaism > Jewish Symbols How to choose an Israel Program: Pro CHOICE or Pro GRAMMost of us asked friends and sometimes even family. But this is it: After hours of deliberation you have finally decided to take some time off from school and spend it in Israel. Now the only question is what is, "What should I do?" [Full article...]By: Eli Birnbaum Education Israel Programs Zionist Thought: The Post Zionist Movement: Origins and CharacterFor a long time now, many elite academic and intellectual circles have been preaching the advent of the post-Zionist era. Though it be only a small minority, the rest of the nation is at yet at a loss with regards to this phenomenon. For some, post-Zionism is nothing less than the unraveling of the Zionist State and its inherently Jewish nature; for others it is simply an updating of Zionism, more in keeping with the new millenium, and for others it is merely a passing phase. Be that as it may, the existence of the post-Zionist trend as such is a warning sign, reminding us that the mere physical concentration of the Jewish people within their demographic borders in no way guarantees the Judeo-Zionist essence of the state. What, then, are the implications for Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora? [Full article...]By: Eliezer Schweid Zionism > Post-Zionism Zionistic thoughts: New Age Zionism:�Holding On as the World TurnsWhen Theodor Herzl launched the modern Zionist movement in the 1890's he knew that life for humankind would be different in the next century. He proposed a radical idea: The Jewish people would find a "normal" place among the nations if it organized itself into a nation-state. We must ask the question: What is different today, on the eve of the next century, the first of a new millennium? [Full article...]By: Arthur Hertzberg Zionism > Zionism Revisited A Modern Rendition of An Ancient Motif: Zionism: A BackgroundThe origin of the "Zionism" is the biblical word "Zion", often used as a synonym for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael). Zionism is an ideology which expresses the yearning of Jews the world over for their historical homeland - Zion, the Land of Israel. [Full article...]By: Benyamin Neuberger Zionism Answers: What is Zionism?Definitions of Zionism [Full article...]By: Yigal Allon Zionism Issue Analysis: Israel: The People & The LandThe relationship of the Jewish people to the tiny Mediterranean coastal strip known as the Land of Israel is something of a problem; the more theologically minded would even call it a mystery. [Full article...]By: R.J. Zwi Werblovsky Jewish History > 1860-1948: Early Zionist Age People > 1948-Today: Modern Zionist Age Definition of Zionism: The Jerusalem ProgramAdopted in 1968 at the 27th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, the five-point Jerusalem Program aimed to redifine aims, ideals and principles of Zionism. [Full article...]Official Documents | ||||||||||||||||
