The Usefulness of ‘Jewish Extremists’
There are sectors of Israeli society that express a deep national consciousness more similar to that of the ancient Israelites than to the nationalisms currently found in Western societies.
Rav Yehuda HaKohen is a West Bank Jewish organizer & educator. As a leader in the Vision movement, he works to empower students to become thought leaders & active participants in the current chapter of Jewish history. As part of Semitic Action, he organizes grassroots dialogue sessions for Palestinians & Israelis seeking to transcend competing one-sided narratives in favor of a more scientific analysis of what forces us into conflict.
There are sectors of Israeli society that express a deep national consciousness more similar to that of the ancient Israelites than to the nationalisms currently found in Western societies.
What we call the ‘Kabbala’ might actually be a more scientific approach to Israel’s Torah that helps us to preserve its original prophetic understanding.
Each year, on the 15th of Nisan, the Divine light of freedom shines into our world. That’s why it was appropriate for Israel to leave Egypt on this date.
What mentality must Israel adopt in order project an image that could ensure not only survival but also a realistic path for improving the world?
Israel plays a central role in providing humanity with the prophetic instructions to live according to our true programming & achieve history’s goal.
The problematic tribe of Dan has an important secret role to play in Israel’s redemption process.
The people of Israel paid a steep price for Mordekhai & Esther leaving Aḥashverosh alive.
Has the ‘Modern Orthodox’ world’s disconnection from the Torah’s more mystical teachings resulted in the concealment of Israel’s historic mission?
Why did the United Nations feel so threatened by Prime Minister Shamir’s initiative to provide permanent housing for Palestinian refugees?
The most prominent conservative Jews in the United States aren’t willing to look at Western civilization through the lens of Jewish historiography.
Can the Judean ‘extremists’ actually become the unlikely key to Jewish-Palestinian reconciliation?
Donald Trump’s naked imperialist style could actually undermine Washington’s global influence & accelerate its decline as an imperial power.