Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders' Dreams?
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Book Synopsis: On Israel’s seventy-fifth anniversary comes a nuanced examination of the country’s past, present, and future, from the two-time National Jewish Book Award–winning author of Israel.
In 1948, Israel’s founders had much more in mind than the creation of a state. They sought not mere sovereignty but also a “national home for the Jewish people,” where Jewish life would be transformed. Did they succeed? The state they made, says Daniel Gordis, is a place of extraordinary success and maddening disappointment, a story of both unprecedented human triumph and great suffering.
Now, as the country marks its seventy-fifth anniversary, Gordis asks: Has Israel fulfilled the dreams of its founders? Using Israel’s Declaration of Independence as his measure, Gordis provides a thorough, balanced perspective on how the Israel of today exceeds the country’s original aspirations and how it has fallen short. He discusses the often-overlooked reasons for the establishment of the State of Israel; the flourishing of Jewish and Israeli culture; the nation’s economy and its transformative tech sector; the Israeli-Arab conflict; the distinct form of Judaism that has emerged in the Jewish state; the nation’s complex relationship with the Diaspora; and much more.
Offering new angles of thinking about Israel, Gordis brings moderation and clarity to the prevailing discourse. And through weighing Israel’s successes, critiquing its failures, and acknowledging its inherent contradictions, he ultimately suggests that the Jewish state is a success far beyond anything its founders could have imagined.
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Are you intrigued by the history and future of Israel? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the country's past, present, and future? Look no further than "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders' Dreams?" This compelling book by Daniel Gordis, a two-time National Jewish Book Award winner, takes you on a nuanced journey through the triumphs and disappointments of Israel since its founding in 1948.
Gordis explores the intentions of Israel's founders beyond mere sovereignty – their vision was to create a "national home for the Jewish people" where Jewish life could flourish. Has Israel truly fulfilled these dreams? Using Israel's Declaration of Independence as a benchmark, Gordis provides a balanced perspective on how the country has surpassed its original aspirations while also falling short.
Unveiling often-overlooked reasons for the establishment of the State of Israel, Gordis delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish and Israeli culture that has flourished within its borders. From the nation's booming economy to its cutting-edge tech sector, he showcases Israel's remarkable success. Simultaneously, Gordis fearlessly addresses the Israeli-Arab conflict and the complex relationship between Israel and the Diaspora.
This thought-provoking book offers new angles of thinking about Israel, bringing a sense of moderation and clarity to the prevailing discourse. By analyzing Israel's failures, embracing its successes, and recognizing its inherent contradictions, Gordis ultimately argues that the Jewish state has achieved extraordinary feats beyond the wildest dreams of its founders.
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