Modern Israel

Shimon Peres

Longtime leader of Israel's Labor Party.

From military hawk to political pragmatist

From religious idea to secular ideology.

The sole remnant of the ancient Temple plays a role in observing festivals in modern times.

A minority in the Jewish state.

Modern Hebrew literature got an ideological start in Germany, then found artistic maturity in the East.

For a large number of Israelis, religious politics and identity issues disrupt the pursuit of holy matrimony.

A Zionist thinker who advocated a return to nature.

Arabs in Zionist thought.

According to Kook, Jews can only reach their full spiritual potential in the Land of Israel.

Service is compulsory for most Jewish Israelis.

In September 2000, a new wave of violence erupted.