Israel is turning 70. We analyze what it means to the Jews — and the world.
Opinion Israel at 70
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Opinion Coexistence Was Once Possible. It Can Be Possible Again
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. My mother-in-law recently turned eighty. Born in Jerusalem to a Jewish family with deep roots in the city, she remembers her childhood in the pre-state days. Her father…
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Opinion Israel At 70: A Plethora Of Voices
As Israel turns 70, we wanted to bring you a plethora of voices from leaders we felt had something important to contribute. These voices reflect the diversity of points of view that we at the Forward try to bring you on every topic, but especially about Israel. In these pieces, you will find a former…
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Opinion Israel Is At A Crossroads
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. Of all the many privileges in my life —- whether serving as Chief of Staff, Defense Minister, even Prime Minister —- the most precious dates back to when…
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Opinion At 70, The Paradox At Israel’s Heart Only Grows
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. As Israel marks 70 years of independence, a profound paradox at the heart of the Israeli national character persists. On the one hand, Israelis project a muscular self-confidence,…
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Opinion Israel’s Democracy Needs Defending. It’s Worth Fighting For.
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. Israel’s 70th birthday is an opportunity to celebrate what could be Zionism’s greatest achievement: that the state of the Jewish people is, over time, becoming a “normal” country….
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Opinion The American Jewish Destiny Is To Join The Palestinian Struggle
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. As a Palestinian woman, a feminist, and a citizen of the Israeli state, I would like to tell the Jewish community that I see and respect your commitment…
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Opinion A Day For Atheist Rebels Taking Charge Of Their Own Destiny
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. Israel’s Independence Day is the one day in the Hebrew calendar which truly belongs to the atheist rebels who founded Zionism and brought about the establishment of the…
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Opinion 70 Years Represents A Lifetime
This piece is one of a series of pieces commissioned from leaders to speak to their feelings about Israel at 70. You will find the others here. Seventy years, in Jewish tradition, represents a lifetime. As the psalmist wrote, “The span of our life is 70 years.” At 70, one reaches seivah, meaning old age,…
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