Secularism and Religion in Jewish-Israeli Politics: Traditionists and Modernity

by Yaacov Yadgar

Book Overview

Common discourse on Jewish identity in Israel is dominated by the view that Jewish Israelis can, and should, be either religious or secular. Moving away from this conventional framework, this book examines the role of secularism and religion in Jewish society and politics.

With a focus on the 'traditionists' (masortim) who comprise over a third of the Jewish-Israeli population, the author examines issues of religion, tradition and secularism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138995991
• ISBN13: 9781138995994
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"