Who is Amalek?
Where does Israel’s historic arch foe come from?
What are its foundational beliefs?
Who can best be identified as Amalek in modern times from the perspective of Jewish historiography?
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.
Where does Israel’s historic arch foe come from?
What are its foundational beliefs?
Who can best be identified as Amalek in modern times from the perspective of Jewish historiography?
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