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.)
