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The Land of Israel in Modern Jewish Thought

In modernity, Jews have believed in various kinds of Zionism--and some have also stood in opposition.

Secular Zionism

From religious idea to secular ideology.

Israel in Rabbinic Literature

In rabbinic literature, the Land was of primary importance--even as the Diaspora grew.

Religious & Zionist

Religious Zionists believe that the Jewish return to Israel hastens the Messiah.

The Zionist Vision

An excerpt from "The Jewish State"

Post-Zionism

New Historians, new understandings of the past, and recent critiques of Zionist discourse

The Tales We Tell

The seder as a key to Jewish continuity

Dressing as Elijah & Pouring Out Love

Three customs regarding the seder verses "Pour Out Thy Wrath"

Four Children, Many Questions

A brief history of the story of the four children

Answering the Four Children

What to make of the wise, wicked, simple, and silent children at the seder

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