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Israel's latest election has raised fundamental questions about the future of Religious Zionism. But the real issues go far beyond electoral politics: What should a Jewish state look like? How should religious values influence government policy? What does Religious Zionism envision for the Palestinians, and how should it confront violence committed in the name of settling the land? And what happens when religious ideals collide with political realities?
In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, marked by serious disagreements and mutual respect, Rabbi Rafi Eis, Dr. Sarah Evron, and Daniel Goldman join me to explore the future of Religious Zionism, including the relationship between religion and state, the future of Judea and Samaria, the Chareidi draft, the growing role of religious women in the IDF, and the moral responsibilities of a Jewish army at war.
The three panelists disagree profoundly on some issues and find surprising common ground on others. Together, they confront questions that matter not only to Israelis, but to anyone who cares about the relationship between Judaism, Zionism, democracy, and the future of the Jewish people.
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