The war within : Israel's ultra-orthodox threat to democracy and the nation /
Elizur, Yuval,1927-
Malkin, Lawrence.
New York, NY ; London : Overlook Duckworth,
2013.
Discusses the conflict and national debate going on within Israel between the ultra-orthodox Haredim, who reject everything but religious study, and the mainstream population.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and index.
Prologue. An anxious call -- Jerusalem : a divided capital -- How the war began -- The armored chariots of the Messiah -- What is the law of Israel? -- Who enforces the law? -- What should you teach your son? -- Torah without work -- The soldiers of Israel or of God? -- Steel helmets and knitted skullcaps -- Discrimination against women -- The Sabbath according to precedent -- Sacred shekels -- The changing nature of Jewish solidarity -- How will the war end?
Discusses the conflict and national debate going on within Israel between the ultra-orthodox Haredim, who reject everything but religious study, and the mainstream population.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Church and state