What Does World Jewry Expect of American
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The establishment of Israel in 1948 fundamentally disrupted two driving forces that had shaped Jewish history for millennia: the preservation of cultural heritage and Messianic consciousness. Through analysis of traditional Jewish sources—including Talmudic literature, medieval commentaries, and rabbinic authorities—this historical investigation reveals how Israel's creation effectively ended the Galuth (exile) status that had defined Jewish spiritual identity for generations. This transformation now demands significant revisions to religious practices and customs that were specifically maintained to preserve Jewish identity during exile. As the largest Jewish population center outside Israel, American Jewry faces a unique challenge and responsibility in facilitating this spiritual transformation. The research demonstrates that American Jews must balance two crucial roles: maintaining the unity of Kelal Israel (the totality of the Jewish people) while pursuing spiritual normalization through the revitalization of religious culture. This religious-cultural bond, rather than political allegiance, emerges as the optimal framework for defining diaspora-Israel relations, offering a path to preserve Jewish unity across geographical boundaries while avoiding dual loyalty concerns.

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Published 1950
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Marcus Wald