israel

Since the beginning of modern Zionism, some Jews have stood in opposition to it.

Medieval kabbalah offers various approaches to the Land of Israel.

In the Bible, possession of the Land of Israel is tied to moral behavior.

In rabbinic literature, the Land was of primary importance--even as the Diaspora grew.

Links to sites about Israel

The relationship between Israeli cinema and its establishment has often been an uneasy one. Nonetheless, the history of Israeli cinema mirrors the history of Israel itself.

Part of what makes the art scene in Israel so unique is that the country blends so many varying influences from all over the Jewish world.

The music and lyrics expressed the dreams of a new nation.

In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.