Features: Investigates the significance, contribution, and role played by the State of Israel -- ideologically and practically -- in the identity of Diaspora Jews; Explores the extent and way Israel features in Diaspora identity through a range of issues including: anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, Jewish continuity and Israel visits, the peace process, pro-Israel lobbying, philanthropy, religious thought and gender; Examines the place of Israel in the identity of Jewish communities in eight countries and amongst the Israeli Diaspora; A unique feature of this volume is that each chapter is followed by short and insightful viewpoints by Israeli and Diaspora commentators, with the book reflecting a dialogue between these different voices from across the Jewish world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
ISBN-13
9781845192426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94666142
Product Key Features
Book Title
Israel, the Diaspora and Jewish Identity
Author
Danny Ben-Moshe
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Government, Judaism
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
353 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Danny Ben-Moshe
Topic Area
Social Organisations
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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