Israel's Elections: Judaism on the Ballot
Topics discussed
Introduction: Judaism on the ballot in Israel
Voting patterns: Security vs. religious identity
Religion and state: US vs. Israeli models
Shulamit Aloni and the culture of Judaism
Likud's rise and Menachem Begin's respect for tradition
The shift from respect to ultra-Orthodox monopoly
The paradox of Haredi separatism and control
Religious Zionism: Land mastery vs. ritual law
The evolution of Religious Zionist ideology
Opposition parties and pluralistic Judaism
Conclusion: The future of Jewish identity in Israel
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