Foundations of Hebrew Universalism
How does Jewish national consciousness & the Hebrew commitment to a collective mission differ from Western conceptions of nationalism?
LAVI is a student-led movement committed to identifying where we currently find ourselves in Jewish history, what national aspirations have yet to be fulfilled and how we can participate in the story of our people.
How does Jewish national consciousness & the Hebrew commitment to a collective mission differ from Western conceptions of nationalism?
How should we understand & relate to Neturei Karta – an obscure Jewish sect actively fighting against the existence of the State of Israel?
Naftali Bennett’s ignorance of US interests in the Semitic region highlights the extent to which he’s unqualified to serve as Israel’s prime minister.
Since taking power, Yair Lapid has already increased the State of Israel’s subordination to US interests.
Forming a ‘change government’ would force Bennett to betray his voters but it would also make him a national leader in the eyes of the broader public.
The Biden administration’s support for ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ is less about concern for Israel’s security than it is about US interests.
While we should feel deep and genuine gratitude for Jonathan’s freedom and look forward to his arrival home in Israel, we should not overlook the deep educational value of his story to the Jewish people.
The time may be ripe to start returning and rebuilding the Jewish communities of northern Samaria destroyed by Ariel Sharon in 2005.
If Yamina enters the next Knesset with close to 20 seats at a time when Netanyahu appears to be exiting politics, Bennett will be likely to ditch National Union and merge his party into the Likud.
If the current coalition breaks apart, it would be a strategic error for Yamina to join a narrow government under Netanyahu at a time when polls are predicting an electoral surge for the party.
A rare opportunity might exist to rebuild four of the Jewish communities demolished by Ariel Sharon.
On the 8th of Menaḥem Av, we should remember Jonathan Pollard’s heroic sacrifice on behalf of the Jewish people and understand that his freedom is intertwined with that of the State of Israel.