An Introspective View of the Cultural Battle in the Zionist Movement.

Without question, the underlying key element of the Zionistic movement is the survival of Jewish people. This concept raises the controversial issue of why do we find it so vital to preserve Judaism. While the general consensus is that the Jews are the chosen people, a divided opinion still exists. One side argues that the Jews must always preserve religious tradition and holiness, while the other side maintains that the Jewish people must preserve their identity and uniqueness as a nation.(Beit-Hallahmi, 58) Despite the national bond that the Jewish people have felt for eternity, the Zion…