Israel the Odyssey of a Vision
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The Six Day War profoundly disrupted Israel's evolving national consciousness, creating a moment when reality surpassed even the boldest Zionist aspirations. This transformation exemplifies the broader pattern of Israeli vision continuously adapting not through trauma, but through pragmatic encounters with political reality. Drawing on interpretive analysis of Zionist thought development, Segal traces the tension between ideological ambition and practical governance from pre-state origins through contemporary challenges. The research reveals Israel's core struggle to apply Jewish values within the context of sovereign power while preserving moral integrity across political, military, and social domains. Israel emerges as "the first flowering of redemption," offering Jews an unprecedented opportunity to function as a holy people in all aspects of corporate life after two millennia of diaspora. Jewish unity, the analysis suggests, depends on recognizing Israel as the natural center while fostering educational initiatives that acknowledge the distinct yet complementary roles of Israeli and Diaspora communities - all advancing toward the traditional goal of complete return to Israel.

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Published 1988
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Benjamin Segal