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Israel's path forward: Embracing the Jewish heritage of secularism - opinion

If the secular front in Israel wants to gain increased political support, it will need to begin not by stating what it is, but by defining who it is.

 Prominent activists of the Haskalah, the intellectual movement that sought modernization of Jewish life (Illustrative).
Prominent activists of the Haskalah, the intellectual movement that sought modernization of Jewish life (Illustrative).
(photo credit: Proto-Haskalah/Wikipedia)
BySAMUEL J. HYDE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 13:41
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