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SEARCH ALL PEOPLEHOOD PAPERS

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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Pushing Peoplehood: An Agenda that Matters

Erica Brown and Misha Galperin

The authors propose a multi-dimensional approach, including promoting Jewish association, education, and programs that strengthen Jewish literacy, community, values, and social activism. The goal is to create meaningful connections and deepen Jewish opportunities for engagement.

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Zionism and Peoplehood- Toward a Historical Synthesis

Gidi Grinstein

Is the evolving synthesis of nationalism and peoplehood in Zionism reshaping the Jewish world and Israel, forging a new agenda of mutuality, resilience, and cultural richness that will enhance our contribution to humanity?

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Peoplehood’s Overlooked Origins as a Critique of Zionism and Nationalism

Noam Pianko

Noam Pianko explores the concept of "peoplehood," which represents an alternative definition of Jewish collective identity beyond nationalism and Zionism, extending beyond the boundaries of the nation-state in a globalized world.

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AhadHa’Am At Last

Wayne Firestone

Cultural Zionism redefines the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, meeting the spiritual needs of youth adult Jews, uniting the Jewish people through a cultural center in Israel.

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Educating about Israel and Jewish Peoplehood: Murmurings on a Field in Formation

Yonatan Ariel

Does engaging with Israel nurture a sense of Jewish Peoplehood, and can Israel engagement and Jewish Peoplehood work benefit from each other in a mutually enriching way?

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On The Relationship Between Peoplehood and Zionism

Gideon Shimoni

Can peoplehood alone define Jewish life, or is engagement with Zionist discourse necessary? This article explores the relationship between "peoplehood" and Zionism, highlighting the importance of understanding both concepts and their limitations in shaping Jewish identity and community.

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When the Jewish People and Israel Conflict

Lisa Grant

What do the terms "Am Yisrael" (Jewish People), "Eretz Yisrael" (Land of Israel), and "Medinat Yisrael" (State of Israel) represent, and where does tension arise between them? The complexities of defining Jewish identity, collective experience, and the relationship between Israel and the Jewish people leave the question of resolving this internal conflict open.

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“Peoplehood” Reconsidered

Rabbi Toba Spitzer

Rabbi Toba Spitzer explores the concepts of covenant, salvation, and relevance in Mordecai Kaplan's discussion of Jewish Peoplehood in the contemporary era.

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Jewish Peoplehood and Zionism- Towards a Historical Synthesis

Yair Sheleg

The tension between Jewish Peoplehood and Zionism is explored, highlighting the need for a balance between recognizing the common fate of Jewish communities and acknowledging the significance of Israel as a nation-state.

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Peoplehood - Between "Charity Begins at Home" and "Repair the World"

Shlomi Ravid

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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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