Between Commander and Commandment: Is the IDF Becoming More Religious?

A new book presents a wealth of views related to the religionization of the Israel's army and society – and they should disturb anyone who defines himself as Israeli.

May 03, 2013 11:01 AM

Beyn Hakippa Lekumta: Dat, Politika Vetzava Beyisrael (Between the Yarmulke and the Beret), edited by Reuven Gal, Modan Publishing House, 626 pp., NIS 128At first, I thought it was just a coincidence that...

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