The Six Day War Threatens Western Civilization
The Jewish return home suddenly possessed undeniable historic significance – unless the results of the Six Day War could somehow be reversed.
BRIT ḤAZON is a grassroots movement committed to inspiring a new vision for our current chapter of Jewish history. Our members come from diverse personal, political, and ideological backgrounds but share a commitment to Jewish liberation as a means of pursuing justice for all peoples and a better world in accordance with the values of our sacred tradition.
The Jewish return home suddenly possessed undeniable historic significance – unless the results of the Six Day War could somehow be reversed.
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A 2014 discussion utilizing the revolutionary teachings of freedom fighter Shabtai ben-Dov to analyze the US-Israel relationship and its impact on Israel’s ability to define its own national interests.