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» An Inherent Inconsistency?:
A Jewish Democratic State
Alongside the dispute regarding the Middle East conflict and forming a substantial part of it, the arguments regarding the Jewish and democratic character of the State of Israel is flourishing. This article brings to you the an analysis that refutes any allegations to the discriminative nature of State of Israel stemming from these characteristics.  
By: Gadi  Taub

 

 

» An Inherent Inconsistency?:
A Jewish Democratic State
Alongside the dispute regarding the Middle East conflict and forming a substantial part of it, the arguments regarding the Jewish and democratic character of the State of Israel is flourishing. This article brings to you the an analysis that refutes any allegations to the discriminative nature of State of Israel stemming from these characteristics. 
By: Gadi  Taub

 

 

» History and the Palestinian 'Right of Return' :
Rights and Wrongs
A survey of the history of the Palestinian claim to the right of return to the current borders of the state of Israel. 
By: Efraim  Karsh

 

 

» A Manifest:
I am a Zionist
Yair Lapid, a popular and current journalist revisits Zionism: a notion that some question its relevancy today: This is his Zionist manifest of a personal nature that is inseparable from the national one. In it he says that he is proud to belong to this tiny minority that influenced the world more than any other nation.  
By: Yair  Lapid

 

 

» Opinion:
Netanyahu’s Dilemma : Peace or Economy?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated on more than one occasion that the priority for his government in the Palestinian issue is economic development in the occupied territories, and only after, negotiations for a final status and the creation of a Palestinian state. Half the idea is not outlandish. However, the major problem of Israeli government’s plan is that they ignore the fact that these two things (economic development and the road to Palestinian sovereignty) are not mutually exclusive. Moreover, it is possible that the two are tied hand in hand.  
By: Dany   Bahar Colonomos

 

 

» Opinion:
Netanyahu’s Dilemma : Peace or Economy?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated on more than one occasion that the priority for his government in the Palestinian issue is economic development in the occupied territories, and only after, negotiations for a final status and the creation of a Palestinian state. Half the idea is not outlandish. However, the major problem of Israeli government’s plan is that they ignore the fact that these two things (economic development and the road to Palestinian sovereignty) are not mutually exclusive. Moreover, it is possible that the two are tied hand in hand.  

 

 

» Let's look at this from a different angle:
A GOOD REASON TO BE ANGRY
Treaty of Holiness of the Right of Aggression: This historical treaty is finding its expression once again in a confused world where values and principles are misunderstood and misinterpreted. 
By: Egon  Friedler

 

 

» Part III:
I am Not in the Radical Right
An interview with Prof. Ruth Gavison: This is the third part of a three part series, in which Prof. Gavison expresses her thoughts and concerns about the future of the Zionist enterprise - the State of Israel.  
By: Shahar  Ilan

 

 

» Part II:
I am Not in the Radical Right
An interview with Prof. Ruth Gavison: This is the second part of a three part series, in which Prof. Gavison expresses her thoughts and concerns about the future of the Zionist enterprise - the State of Israel.  
By: Shahar  Ilan

 

 

» Part I:
I'm Not in the Radical Right
An interview with Prof. Ruth Gavison: This is the first part of a three part series, in which Prof. Gavison expresses her thoughts and concerns about the future of the Zionist enterprise - the State of Israel. 
By: Shahar  Ilan

 

 

 
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» Funding for Israel Programs:
The Israel Scholarship Guide for USA Undergraduate and Graduate Age Students
Funding for Israel-based programs can be found from many sources, both local and national. Check out the following article for ideas on how you can fund your Israel trip! 
By: Eliza   Stein

 

 

» Far-flung relatives in the Jewish world     :
The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel: Looking for The Remnants
The literature dealing with the mysterious Ten Lost Tribes of Israel is so staggeringly vast that we can only hope to provide a brief outline. Undeniably, the concept of our far-flung brothers scattered to the four corners of the globe has lit the imagination of the Western World for many centuries; today, with the existence of the Jewish state, the legend has become a political dilemma: should Israel, according to its own Law of Return, recognize as citizens of the state every group that proclaims itself as a descendent of The Ten Lost Tribes?  
By: Ariel  Segal

 

 

» A European Experiment in Jewish Statecraft :
The Khazars 
A thousand years before the establishment of the Modern State of Israel, there existed a Jewish kingdom in the eastern fringes of Europe, astride the Don and Volga rivers, presided over by two Jewish monarchs and inhabited by a mixed population that included many Jews. 
By: Kevin  Brook

 

 

» Hebrew today:
A Passing Phrase
Welcome to the Passing Phrase Page! 

 

 

» Aliyah Preparation:
Chayal Boded (Lone Soldier)
What is a Chayal Boded (Lone Soldier)? and Can he go to a kibbutz? are among the questions you'll find answers to in this article. 
By: Eli  Birnbaum

 

 

» 1921-1944:
Hannah Senesh (Szenes)
Hannah Senesh, diarist, poet, playwright and parachutist in the Jewish resistance under the British Armed Forces during World War II was born and died in Budapest Hungary.  
By: Rochelle  Mass

 

 

» According to the Mishnah there are four new year days.:
Tu B'Shvat Seder
These new years are not necessarily marked by religious ceremonies today, but have been absorbed into the formal Jewish calendar. They are: the first of Tishrei, Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish calendar; the first of Iyar, recording the reign of the kings of Israel; the first of Elul, celebrating the tithing of cattle; and the fifteenth of Shevat, marking the new year for trees.  
By: Rivka  Zuckerman Ilana  Sobel

 

 

» Zion in the Sources:
Yearning for Zion
Have 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. 
By: Briana  Simon

 

 

» Chag Sameach!:
An Absolutely Very Short Guide to Keeping Kosher for Pesach
One of the greatest problems concerning the Passover holiday is keeping kosher. Keeping kosher is difficult for many of us in the best of times, but when Passover arrives, it becomes total confusion. I will try in a small way to explain the rudiments of it all. This is not intended as comprehensive guide to keeping kosher (which is not within the scheme of my expertise.) If you wish to delve into greater detail please consult you local Rabbi.  
By: Eli  Birnbaum

 

 

» In Answer to your Question...:
Why Should I go to Israel Now?
Many people are reluctant to go to Israel at the present time. This article addresses some common concerns such as cost, security, and timing.  
By: Tiffany  Brown

 

 

 
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