The Development of Va’ad HaHinuch (Argentina) as Reflected in its Bylaws (1935-1943)
A comparison of four sets of bylaws of the Va’ad HaHinuch of Buenos Aires, approved over a nine-year period (1935-1943), allows us to follow developments in the standing of the
organization and its relationships with the Ashkenazi community and other institutions in the city. As its importance and influence increased, the leadership of the community as well as the political forces which comprised it tried to strengthen their control over the Va’ad HaHinuch, in order to limit its authority and prevent any independent activities not under their scrutiny.
The Jewish Polity on Long Island – In Search of Continuity
According to a 1995 population study, there were 76,000 Jewish households in Nassau County and 37,000 in Suffolk, the two political divisions of Long Island. The Jewish polity in both counties is organized in two umbrella organizations: the Conference of Jewish Organizations of Nassau County (COJONC) and the Suffolk Jewish Communal Planning Council (SJCPC). This article discusses the membership of COJONC and SJCPC, their goals, and their activities. The detailed structures of both organizations are outlined in the appendices. UJA/Federation has thus far financially supported COJONC and SJCPC.
The Foundation Documents of the Jewish Community Council (Vaad Ha’Ir) of Montreal
This article examines the founding document of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal in the context of the North American kehillah movement of the early twentieth century. It also situates the document in the context of the internal dynamics of the Montreal Jewish community of the 1920s.
The Constitutional Documents of the Italian Jewish Community
This essay aims to compare different constitutional documents of Italian Jewish communities from the sixteenth century until the last document enacted in 1989, in order to give a lasting perspective of the development of some aspects of Jewish political organization, thought, and structure. These documents show the development of state policy toward Jews and Jewish institutions from the Renaissance up to the present.
The Tishrei Clashes: Where Do We Go From Here?
Enlightenment on Oslo: Words or Swords?
Israel’s Position on Jerusalem and International Norms for the Holy Places
Religion in Israel: A Consensus for Jewish Tradition
Religion in Israel: A Consensus for Jewish Tradition
The unexpected victory of the religious (meaning Orthodox or ultra-Orthodox) parties in Israel’s elections surprised many people. For years, reporting from Israel and the comments of those Israelis whom the reporters cover or interview has suggested that Israeli Jews are divided into two groups: the overwhelming majority who are secular and a small minority who are religious. While figures, even percentages, were not always stated, outsiders and even many insiders were left to assume that 80 percent of Israelis fell into the secular camp and were being religiously coerced in one way or another by the Orthodox 20 percent.
Back to the Future: Jewish Awakening and Renewal
Judaic Inreach: Enhancing Shabbat Observance in a Suburban Congregation
Turkish-Israeli Relations: Crisis or Continued Cooperation?
Turkish-Israeli Relations: Crisis or Continued Cooperation?
For the first time in the 73-year history of the modern, secular Turkish Republic, the Turkish Grand National Assembly on July 8, 1996, narrowly approved Necmettin Erbakan, leader of the pro-Islamist Refah Party (RP), as prime minister. (Refah is usually translated as "welfare," but "well-being" or "prosperity" is probably closer to the actual meaning in Turkish. The party’s symbol displays a full stalk of grain.)
