Should Jews Move to Israel?: Zionism, Aliyah, and Jewish Identity
Description
This week, Mijal and Noam dive into the existential question of Diaspora Jews: Should Jews move to Israel? Mijal and Noam engage in a thought provoking conversation about Zionism, Aliyah and Jewish identity. They explore historical, religious, and philosophical debates about Aliyah, which literally means ascent or rise and refers to Jewish immigration to Israel. Mijal and Noam share their personal stories, experiences of cognitive dissonance and insights from great Jewish thinkers. Together, they unpack some of the complexities of living in the Diaspora versus embracing life in Israel.
Here are some of the sources referenced in the episode:
Unpacking Israeli History: Does Israel Represent All Jews?: The Great Debate
Lubavitcher Rebbe’s response to Ariel Sharon
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🤨🤨 Oh hell nah! Wtf is this state-sponsored Hasbara? "Wondering" about Zionism.. while it perpetuates bombs being dropped on children? Claiming self defense into a 2 YEARS extermination campaign? I bet people were "wondering" about Nazism when it was doing its thing too. Calling Zionism out for its self-described supremacy is not "misunderstanding" it. Its just naming it, and rightfully so. Disgusting