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From the EditorsCorrespondenceChalav U'Dvash: Brandeis' Journal of Zionist Thought is an independent
forum for discussion relating to Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish
People. In this respect, Chalav U'Dvash has no ideological or political
bias, and we invite all readers to respond; letters to the editors may
be addressed to letters@chalav.org. Critics Gone WildSteven Spielberg's film Munich has caused quite a stir among supporters
of Israel. Is this dramatization a fair portrayal of the Israeli
reaction to the 1972 massacre of eleven Israeli athletes? Diagnosing the ConflictSara Ronis reviews Daniel Bar-Tal and Yona Teichman's 2005 book
Stereotypes and Prejudice in Conflict: Representations of Arabs in
Israeli Jewish Society. Can their prescription cure the Israeli-Arab
conflict, or is their psychological theory out of touch with reality? Going Forward Without Sharon
Since Ariel Sharon's stroke in January 2006, his new party,
Kadima, has also been in a state of limbo. As the March 28th
election approaches, how will Sharon's
party fare without its charismatic leader? Trapped by Tradition
The term agunah refers to a woman who cannot obtain a
divorce, as her husband cannot be located. Today, this problem has expanded to
include thousands of women whose husbands are not missing; rather, husbands
simply refuse to grant their wives bills of divorce. Torah, Nation, and StateIn the period of early Zionism, many religious Jews were not Zionists
since they saw Jewish nationalism as incompatible with Jewish religion.
Today, not as many religious Jews take this stance, but Religious
Zionists must take care not to get carried away with nationalist fervor. Zionism Before Balfour
The era of the First World War marked a time of significant
progress for the Zionist movement. The letters of Chaim Weizmann, the first
President of Israel, provide a lens through which to investigate the
interaction between the First World War and Zionism. Holy Land Hooligans
The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians seems
to continue forever, but for the most part, Israel has not suffered a crime
problem. Rather than watch out for gangs, children must be on the lookout for
bombs. Recently, however, the rate of youth crime has risen alarmingly. How to Win a War in Six Days
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is one of the most important
historic works on military strategy. By examining the events of the Six Day
War, we can appreciate the ways in which the Israel Defense Forces followed Sun
Tzu's strategies and led them to victory. Zionism Outside of ZionClassical Zionist thought emphasized aliyah (immigration to Israel) as
the paradigm of support for Israel, and looked unfavorably on the
future of the Diaspora. Zionist ideology should be expanded to include
other Jewish activities which end up benefiting both Israeli and
Diaspora Jews. A Fork in the RoadIt is reasonable to say that the events of August 2005 to January 2006
have changed the State of Israel forever, possibly even more than the
Six Day War did. As the clock ticks, Israel must make hard choices to
determine her future. Towards New Jewish CivilizationIn today's quickly shrinking world, Jewish cultural consciousness and
sovereignty are under attack. In order to preserve Jewish culture, the
Jews must establish themselves as an independent, alternative
civilization. |
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Chalav U'Dvash: Brandeis' Journal of Zionist Thought (Print ISSN 1559-1069, Online ISSN 1559-1077) is an independent forum for discussion relating to Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish People and is a recognized club by the Brandeis Student Union. We publish a journal twice per semester, and copies are available free-of-charge to Brandeis students. Contact us to request copies. Chalav U'Dvash has no ideological or political bias. We give our writers the opportunity and freedom to express their opinions and viewpoints within a well-researched and factual framework, and so any bias within Chalav U'Dvash is strictly that of our writers and not the journal itself. © Copyright 2005, Chalav U'Dvash. All rights reserved. |