This is essentially an issue of the Parochial vs. Cool. Jewish teens and young adults do not find it cool attending concerts or plays that take place in the same place they went to play sports as children or attended hebrew school at. It would be the equivalent of attending at rock concert at your public school (grades kindergarten to 6). it is more freaky than cool.
Israel has for far too long pushed the "Golani sing songs of the Palmach" rather than tap into the incredible surge of creativity taking place in this country. For those who have spent time in this country, they realize that the babes are gorgeous and the place is very cool.
Jews have also historically tried to "make it" in the general community. As for Jews enjoying the company of their gentile friends, this is great news. This means that Jews have been accepted as Americans and not something foreign and evil.
This is essentially good news. As for the hype surrounding the architecture, he has great PR. |
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