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Jewish Identity and Israel Are Inextricably Linked, Rabbi Argues
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Rabbi Moshe Taragin argues that Jewish identity and the Land of Israel are inseparable, a bond originating in biblical covenants. He notes that while this connection weakened with Jewish integration into European societies, the establishment of Israel and recent global hostility towards it have reinforced this link. Taragin concludes that Israel is vital for Jewish continuity and that recent events have solidified the understanding that Jewish peoplehood, mission, and homeland are intrinsically connected.
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- Jewish identity and the Land of Israel are presented as inseparable parts of the same covenant, Rabbi Moshe Taragin writes.
- For centuries, the dream of returning to Israel sustained Jewish identity, with Jerusalem as a spiritual center.
- Jewish integration into European societies in the 19th century led some to believe the Jewish mission could be fulfilled outside Israel.
- The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 provided a homeland for pursuing Jewish ideals.
- Global hostility towards Israel and rising antisemitism serve as reminders of the intrinsic link between Jews and their homeland.
- Recent events have convinced many Jews that Jewish identity and Israel are inseparably connected, according to Taragin.
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