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The Jewish attachment to Zion is many centuries old. While the modern Zionist movement was organized a little more than a century ago, the roots of the Zionist idea reach back close to 4,000 years ago, to the day that the biblical patriarch Abraham left his home in Ur of the Chaldees to settle in the Promised Land, where the Jewish state subsequently arose. From that day to the establishing of the state of Israel in 1948, the Jewish people have been in a constant struggle to either regain or maintain their homeland. Although 60 years have now passed since the establishment of Israel, many of the political and religious factions that made up the Zionist movement in the pre-state era remain active. The A to Z of Zionism_through its chronology, maps, introductory essay, bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on crucial persons, organizations, and events_is a valuable contribution to the appreciation for both the diversity and consensus that characterize the Zionist experience.
Delve into a groundbreaking vision for a nation with The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl. This seminal work lays the foundation for modern Zionism, presenting a compelling argument for the establishment of a Jewish homeland as a solution to anti-Semitism and the plight of the Jewish people. As Herzl articulates his visionary ideals, one might ask: What does it mean to belong to a nation, and can a dream of self-determination truly come to fruition?In this thought-provoking treatise, Herzl explores the historical, social, and political dimensions of Jewish identity, emphasizing the urgent need for a sovereign state. His passionate call for unity and action resonates deeply, urging Jews around t...
The official monthly record of United States foreign policy.
"This Very Short Introduction discloses a history of Zionism from the origins of modern Jewish nationalism in the 1870's to the present. Michael Stanislawski provides a lucid and detached analysis of Zionism, focusing on its internal intellectual and ideological developments and divides"--
The first thorough account of South African Jewish religious, political, and educational institutions in relation to the apartheid regime.
Based on over ten years of the author's empirical research, this text is a comprehensive analysis of educational tours to Israel for Jewish youth. The tours are explored from multiple aspects including: history, education, population and comparison of sub-populations, and ethnic and religious identity.