Is Israel Part of What It Means to Be Jewish?


Some progressive Jews are embracing "diasporism," reimagining their faith to bless their lives in America and beyond. Rabbi Shaul Magid suggests that Jews living outside Israel should embrace diaspora as a permanent and valuable condition, allowing them to live and flourish as Jews without being oppressed. This concept has gained traction following the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to a reevaluation of Israel's central role in Jewish life. While diasporism remains a minority position, it challenges the traditional view that a Jew can only achieve fulfillment by living in Israel. The debate has sparked divisions within the Jewish community, with some advocating for a more moderate diasporism that engages in productive tension with the Israeli Jewish community.



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