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June 28, 2021

The Centuries-Old Jewish Roots of Israeli Democracy

While surrounding societies were ruled by sultans, kings, and emperors, Jews had representatives and elections.

One oft-heard refrain is that there is a tension between Israel’s identity as a Jewish state and its identity as a democratic one. Taking a long view of Jewish history, Shlomo Avineri argues that Israel is a thriving democracy because it is Jewish:

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June 28, 2021

  1. The Centuries-Old Jewish Roots of Israeli Democracy

    While surrounding societies were ruled by sultans, kings, and emperors, Jews had representatives and elections.

  2. Iran’s New President Won’t Make Any Concessions When It Comes to Nuclear Weapons

    A cleric with a proven capacity to repress and liquidate those willing to challenge the theocracy.

  3. Despite Recent Polls, It’s Unlikely Young Evangelicals Are Abandoning Israel

    A change in focus rather than a change in views.

  4. One of Israel’s Greatest Caricaturists Tackles the European Jewish Past

    Now in English.

  5. The Rabbi Who Befriended Johannes Kepler

    David Gans and the great astronomers.