What does it mean for a modern country to be Jewish? In this class we’ll explore that question through fascinating writings by Israeli rabbis responding to the real challenges of building and shaping the State of Israel. As the country found its footing, these thinkers wrestled with questions that remain deeply relevant today: How “Jewish” should Israel be? What obligations does a Jewish state have toward non-Jewish citizens? And what spiritual meaning, if any, do modern Israeli holidays like Yom HaZikaron hold? Through these conversations,we’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Israel has defined its identity—and how those debates continue to shape the country today.

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