Israelis and the Jewish Tradition: An Ancient People Debates its Future


 

Publication Date: July 2009

Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): Michael Gottsegen

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Pluralism; Political Behavior; Culture; Religion

Type: Book review

Abstract:

The title refers to David Hartman's book by the same name, which the author reviews in this article. Hartman attempts to develop a neo-Maimonidean Jewish philosophy that can appeal to the Modern Orthodox in Israel, and serve as a starting point for the development of a Jewish Israel public culture that secular and religious Israeli Jews can build and sustain together.