Jewish Peoplehood and Zionism – Towards a Historical Synthesis
The author argues that strengthening the sense of Jewish Peoplehood can only take place around the connection between Israel and the Diaspora: By strengthening already existing short and long term Israel programs for Diaspora youth, but also the opposite: It is wrong that the only connection of Israeli youth to the diasporas will be through…
Israel in Jewish Peoplehood Education
This article focuses on the theory that Israel should play a central role in Jewish peoplehood education. In the context of the second Lebanon War, Hoffmann highlights the growing gap between Israel and Diaspora Jews. He views the concept of Jewish peoplehood as an entry point for disconnected young Jews to reconnect. With three necessary…