Israel was founded in 1948 as a pluralistic democracy as well as a Jewish state. But, the recent “national unity” law raises a question: can it be both at the same time? Israelis--including Arabs--are divided, and so are American Jews. We’ll hear about religious values and right-wing politics.
The Jewish State of Israel: Democracy or Apartheid?
Credits
Guests:
- Isabel Kershner - New York Times - @IKershner
- Dan Schnur - Professor of Politics and Communications,USC and former Republican strategist - @danschnur
- Rabbi Sharon Brous - senior and founding rabbi of the IKAR Jewish Community in Los Angeles - @SharonBrous
Host:
Warren OlneyProducer:
Devan SchwartzJerusalem, Israel - Temple Mount courtesy of jaime.silva.