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How Not to Perpetuate Judaism in the Jewish State
By Moshe KoppelIf you value Judaism and wish to see it retain its vitality, keep it out of the hands of the state. Is that so complicated?
Moshe Koppel
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Where Israel Differs
By Yisrael AumannSeparating religion and state sends the wrong signal in principle, and could wreak havoc in practice.
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What Does the Covenant Require?
By J.H.H. WeilerThere should be no place in Judaism or in the state of Israel for religious coercion of any type. This is not a facile concession to modernity, nor to convenience. It is a position rooted in deep theological reflection.
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The Jews Will Take Care of the Rest
By MosaicMoshe Koppel wants to clear something up: He's not actually calling for less religious involvement in public life.
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Privatizing Religion in the Jewish State?
By Ruth GavisonIt is often remarked that America is the most religious Western democracy because and not in spite of its separation of religion and state. Would an Israel that adopted a similar system be both more democratic and more Jewish? Yes but also no, argues Ruth Gavison. In the Israeli context, the relevance of the American model is limited.
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Much Obliged
By Yuval LevinMoshe Koppel argues brilliantly for the separation of religion and state in Israel. But he makes one mistake: religion is not just one choice among many.
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Religion and State in Israel
By Moshe KoppelA Modest Proposal
