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Persistence and Compromise: The Ultra-Orthodox Fundamentalism in Israel
Author(s): SONG Lihong, Department of Philosophy and Religions, Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies, Nanjing University
Pages: 3-
26+158
Year: 2020
Issue:
5
Journal: Arab World Studies
Keyword: Haredi Jews; Fundamentalism; Yeshivot; Israel;
Abstract: The current kulturkampf between Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews( Haredim) and the government is profoundly challenging the very foundation of the state of Israel,i. e.,its Jewishness and democracy. Due to differences in ethnic composition,historical origins,cultural traditions,and political aspirations,the Haredim is made up of different factions,but these factions share similar characteristics of their family resemblances,which could be proved by the outstanding performances as followings: The texts of Judaism are playing an increasingly prominent role in disciplining their daily life; the mainstream of the Haredim vociferously opposes the secular tendency of the state in ideology while keeping actual collaboration with the government in practice. The Haredim maintain that Israel is simply a state of Jews,hence their reticence about peace in the Middle East. Their independent religious education system,which centered on the yeshivot,is the most important institution to maintain the isolationism of Haredim society,shaping the contour of today ’ s fundamentalism of Haredim. Although the Israeli government has made efforts to improve their unemployment and promote the social integration,the actual results are not optimistic.
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