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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.

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Towards a Peoplehood Based 21 st Century Zionism

Shlomi Ravid

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25

Looking to 2048 – The 21 st Century Imperative for the Jewish People

Sanford Antignas

How is it possible to fullfill the necessity for Israeli and World Jewry to adapt and maintain strong, connected communities, ensuring a collective and evolving Jewish identity in an increasingly globalized world?

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25.2

Zionism 3.0: Transcending our Differences

Zack Bodner

Zionism 3.0 envisions a transformative shift in Israeli-American Jewish relations, emphasizing unity over division and celebrating the thriving contributions of both communities to a shared Jewish future.

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25.4

When You Say: “a Peoplehood Based Zionism”= What Do You Mean by Peoplehood?

Talia Gorodess

Talia Gorodess' exploration of Jewish Peoplehood delves into the complex interplay of collective identity and Zionism, as interpreted by intellectuals Kaplan and Halpern, highlighting the dynamic nature of Jewish communal existence and its implications for modern Zionism.

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25.6

The Iceberg Israeli National Security Threat

Daphna Kaufman

Israel's deteriorating relationship with Jews in the U.S. poses not just political, societal, and economic consequences but also a deep national security threat, requiring a reevaluation of Israel's mission and identity within the Jewish community to avoid an impending "iceberg legitimacy crisis."

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25.8

Finding the Next Zionist Common Denominator

Yohanan Plesner

Yohanan Plesner advocates for a renewed focus on shared democratic values as the unifying force between Israeli and American Jewish communities, in the absence of existential crises that historically bonded them.

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25.1

From the Editor

Shlomi Ravid

This publication explores the evolution of 21st-century Zionism, emphasizing the equal significance of Israel and World Jewry in shaping Jewish destiny and the necessity of engaging diverse voices in this transformative dialogue.

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Creative Secular Judaism: The most interesting Israeli-American Project of our Time

Tova Birnbaum

The Israeli-American encounter between secular Judaism and Jewish creativity, inspired by Ahad Ha'am, represents a promising and fascinating project at the crossroads of tradition and innovation in contemporary Jewish identity.

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25.3

Peoplehood in the Pews

Amitai Fraiman

Amitai Fraiman's 'Peoplehood in the Pews' reflects on the evolving Jewish liturgical expression, advocating for a contemporary approach that acknowledges and celebrates the global Jewish community while maintaining traditional Zionist values.

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25.5

A Renewed Agenda for Progressive Zionism and Israel Diaspora Relations

Gilad Kariv

In the midst of strategic challenges, a renewed progressive Zionist agenda offers a vision for Israel and its diaspora relations, emphasizing democratic values, resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, social solidarity, inclusivity, Jewish culture, and a strengthened connection between Israeli society and global Jewry.

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70 Faces Revisited

Doron Krakow

Reflecting on a 10-day leadership seminar in Israel, this text emphasizes the need to move beyond discussions of politics and religion when engaging with Israel and highlights the diverse faces and aspects of Israeli society that deserve attention and appreciation.

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25.9

A Peoplehood Based Zionism - Towards a 21 st Century Zionist Destiny

Shlomi Ravid

In the 21st century, Zionism is evolving to embrace a Peoplehood-based approach, focusing on purpose, meaning, and vision for both Israelis and world Jews and sparking a vital conversation about the shared destiny of the Jewish people in a changing world.

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CJPE

The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education serves as a resource and catalyst for developing the field of Jewish Peoplehood. It also serves as the central entity to address the challenges of Jewish Peoplehood education. CJPE offers institutions and individuals the resources and support to obtain professional development, content and programmatic development. It will achieve this through research, resource and content development, evaluation, convening, lectures, and mentoring and consulting.

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