Israel, the Diaspora and Jewish Identity

by Danny Ben-Moshe

Book Overview

Features: Investigates the significance, contribution, and role played by the State of Israel -- ideologically and practically -- in the identity of Diaspora Jews; Explores the extent and way Israel features in Diaspora identity through a range of issues including: anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, Jewish continuity and Israel visits, the peace process, pro-Israel lobbying, philanthropy, religious thought and gender; Examines the place of Israel in the identity of Jewish communities in eight countries and amongst the Israeli Diaspora; A unique feature of this volume is that each chapter is followed by short and insightful viewpoints by Israeli and Diaspora commentators, with the book reflecting a dialogue between these different voices from across the Jewish world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845192427
• ISBN13: 9781845192426
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 353 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.3"