Would Yitzḥak Rabin Have Remained Loyal to a Broken Peace Process?
It’s unlikely.
October 26, 2015
The “Aleinu” Prayer: A Vision for the Jewish People, or for All Humanity?
The theological tension within an ancient prayer.
The prayer Aleinu, originally written as part of the High Holy Day liturgy, later became a mainstay of the daily service. The first half emphasizes the uniqueness of the Jewish people’s connection to God and the falsehood of other religions. The second half, however, depicts an eschatological future in which the whole world unites to worship God. Reuven Kimelman explores the tensions between the prayer’s particularism and its universalism:
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The Beersheba Lynching and Israeli Society
Israelis shouldn’t lose pride in their country.
With Open Doors and Closed Eyes, Europe Welcomes Refugees
What has Angela Merkel unleashed?
When an (American) Jew Picks Up a Gun
A review of three books.
The “Aleinu” Prayer: A Vision for the Jewish People, or for All Humanity?
The theological tension within an ancient prayer.