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Democracy
Democracy
Israel – Two Perspectives and the Zionism of the 21st Century
Last month, the Vice President of the Jewish People Policy Institute, Dr. Shuki Friedman, appeared at the Z-3 conference at the JCC in Palo Alto and spoke about the meaning of Zionism in the 21st century.
Haredim
Haredim
Israel’s Haredi education system needs major reform
I agree with the Haredi point of view. I think that Torah study is an extremely important value and Israel as a Jewish state ought to promote it. And yes, Torah study ought to free young men from military service and the government should even subsidize their livelihood.
Democracy
Democracy
Israel’s judiciary shows its limited power
Once again, the heated tone – or more precisely, the shrillness – of the debate over military conscription of the ultra-Orthodox has returned.
Israel Relations
Israel Relations
Israel’s Knesset must leave the Law of Return alone – opinion
Excising the Grandchild Clause would signal to hundreds of thousands of Israelis, who are not recognized as Jews, that the Knesset regards them as second-class citizens.
Democracy
Democracy
A constitutional coup will backfire
Meeting all of the desires of the 'winning side' would likely cause a sharp backlash once a different majority is in power – and have dire long-term consequences
Religion and State
Religion and State
The new Israeli officials seeking to redefine Jewish identity
Religious Zionism’s focus on rebranding Israeli society could test the Jewish state’s already fragile relationship with more liberal Diaspora Jewish communities
Religion and State
Religion and State
Will the return of the ultra-Orthodox parties to the government curb the integration of the ultra-Orthodox in workforce?
Many believe that the election results closed the door on attempts to integrate the ultra-Orthodox into Israeli society.
