Book description
Zionism emerged at the end of the nineteenth century in response to a rise in anti-Semitism in Europe and to the crisis of modern Jewish identity. This novel, national revolution aimed to unite a scattered community, defined mainly by shared texts and literary tradition, into a vibrant political entity destined…
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I loved how the book looks at Zionism from a totally different angle, not just as history or ideology, but as a bold and thoughtful belief in human action. By going back to European ideas and exploring key Jewish and Hebrew thinkers from the 19th and 20th centuries, I gained a fresh way of understanding the roots of Zionism.
It also helped me see current Israeli politics in a new light. Instead of the usual political analysis, it made me think more deeply about the ideas and values that still shape things today.
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