The Conservative Movement in Israel
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The Conservative movement's ambivalent approach to resource distribution between Israel and Diaspora constituencies has critically hindered its development in both spheres, revealing a need for strategic reform. Through analysis of organizational patterns, resource allocation, and political positioning since the Six-Day War, fundamental weaknesses emerge in the movement's approach to Israel-centered activities. Case studies of Conservative institutions in Israel, comparisons of Orthodox and non-Orthodox funding strategies, and analysis of demographic challenges posed by the Sephardi-Ashkenazi divide inform a new "multi-use concept" for unified projects. This integrated approach would simultaneously serve Israeli Conservative needs, American Conservative identity-building, and broader Jewish communal purposes. Key recommendations include adopting more aggressive political strategies, consolidating Israel-destined resources through Conservative institutions, and developing educational programs that bridge Sephardi-Oriental and Ashkenazi traditions. Establishing a strong Conservative presence in Israel proves essential for combating assimilation in the Diaspora and maintaining Jewish unity, requiring a fundamental shift from divided resource allocation to integrated, politically-conscious strategic planning that recognizes Israel's centrality to Jewish survival.

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Published 1983-1984
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Tsvi Bisk