The Centuries-Old Jewish Roots of Israeli Democracy
While surrounding societies were ruled by sultans, kings, and emperors, Jews had representatives and elections.
June 28, 2021
The Centuries-Old Jewish Roots of Israeli Democracy
While surrounding societies were ruled by sultans, kings, and emperors, Jews had representatives and elections.
One oft-heard refrain is that there is a tension between Israel’s identity as a Jewish state and its identity as a democratic one. Taking a long view of Jewish history, Shlomo Avineri argues that Israel is a thriving democracy because it is Jewish:
June 28, 2021
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Now in English.
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