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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
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Islands of Sovereignty: Internalizing Zionism

Amitai Fraiman

Fraiman argues that both Israel and the Diaspora must internalize Jewish sovereignty and Israel by embracing its responsibilities as a majority, and Diaspora Jews by exercising civic Jewish agency through institutions like JCCs, creating complementary "islands of sovereignty" across the Jewish world.

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35.2

Zionism as a Pro-Civilization Movement: Finding the Golden Path with the “Other”

Aharon Ariel Lavi

Lavi calls for Zionism to model a "pro-civilization" path that balances identity with openness, reanimating the Abrahamic story to foster cooperation among Jews, Muslims, and Christians in a fragmented world.

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35.8

“The Israeli Government” and “The Jewish State” Are Not the Same

Alon Friedman

Friedman distinguishes between Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people and its current government, emphasizing that both Israelis and Diaspora Jews must stay engaged in repairing the Zionist project rather than abandoning it.

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35.3

Integrative Zionism: Beyond the Villa in the Jungle and Toward a Regional Future

Chama Mechtaly

Mechtaly envisions an "Integrative Zionism" that reclaims Israel's Eastern and regional identities, promoting cultural fluency and partnership with neighboring societies as the key to Israel's long-term security and belonging in the Middle East.

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35.1

Zionism 2025: Israel as National Liberation Movement

Sara Yael Hirschhorn

Hirschhorn argues that Israel must renew its founding mission as a national liberation movement, balancing Jewish self-determination and democracy, to revitalize Zionism's vision and sustain the State's moral and political strength toward its centenary.

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35.6

From Peril to Possibility: Telling Zionism’s Story in a Challenging Time

Jonathan Golden

Golden proposes using the Heart, Head, Hand framework to help Jews engage in courageous, compassionate dialogue about Zionism and Israel, transforming division into renewed vision and connection.

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35.4

Israeli Diasporas: The Normalization of the Zionist Project

Elan Ezrachi

Ezrachi reframes Israeli emigration as a natural and even positive outcome of Zionism's success, proposing that Israelis abroad strengthen global Jewish peoplehood and extend Israel's cultural and ideological reach.

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35.1

Back to A Zionist Future

Alex Pomson

Pomson urges a return to Zionism's foundational ideals of refuge, cultural creativity, and collective responsibility, while reasserting mutuality between Israel and the Diaspora as a response to today's crisis of belonging.

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35.13

Choosing Israel

Analucía Lopezrevoredo

Lopezrevoredo explores what it means to choose Israel out of conviction rather than necessity, insisting that modern Zionism must unite Jewish self-determination with ethical responsibility, justice, and inclusivity.

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35.9

Unapologetically Bold

Danielle Ames Spivak

Spivak calls for raising a generation of proud, resilient Zionists by making Zionism a core element of family, education, and community life, transforming it into a movement of pride and belonging for the 21st century.

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35.17

Fearless Zionism: Cultivating “Eternal Jews” and “1948 Zionists” — while Confronting Un-Jews

Gil Troy

Troy calls for a revitalized, fearless Zionism rooted in Jewish peoplehood, moral courage, and solidarity, confronting both antisemitism and internal voices that seek to sever Judaism from Zionism and Jewish unity.

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35.2

The Role of American Jewish Philanthropy in Israel Today

Judah Ari Gross

Gross argues that post-October 7, American Jewish philanthropists must move beyond passive giving toward informed, collaborative, and strategic engagement to strengthen Israel's long-term vitality and democracy.

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35.5

CJPE

The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education serves as a resource and catalyst for developing the field of Jewish Peoplehood. It also serves as the central entity to address the challenges of Jewish Peoplehood education. CJPE offers institutions and individuals the resources and support to obtain professional development, content and programmatic development. It will achieve this through research, resource and content development, evaluation, convening, lectures, and mentoring and consulting.

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