The evolving dynamics of Haredi Judaism in Israel: Ideological shifts and political influences

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies

 
 
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Title The evolving dynamics of Haredi Judaism in Israel: Ideological shifts and political influences
 
Creator Chen, Yanyan Li, Yong
 
Subject Religious Studies; Israel Studies Israel; Judaism; Haredim; Ultra-Orthodox; Jewish Fundamentalism; Israeli-Palestinian Relations
Description This article analysed the evolution of Haredi Judaism in Israel, highlighting its deep-rooted fundamentalist beliefs and its transformation from a marginalised group to a central force in Israeli society. As the fastest-growing demographic, the Haredi community exemplified the tension between fundamentalism and modernity. The study explored the defining characteristics, political ideologies and social influence of Haredi Judaism in Israel, detailing how it transitioned from insular religious enclaves to active participants in national politics. The article also examined the Haredi impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations, focusing on their influence on party politics, land disputes and Jerusalem-related issues.Contribution: The study enhanced the understanding of Haredi Judaism’s ideological evolution and political integration within Israeli society. It highlighted the Haredim’s influence in shaping Israel’s national identity and policy directions. Additionally, the research elucidated the significant impact of the Haredi community on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
 
Publisher AOSIS
 
Contributor The Center for Judaic and Interreligous Studies, Shandong University, P.R.China
Date 2024-10-16
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion — Historical Inquiry; Literary Analysis;
Format text/html application/epub+zip text/xml application/pdf
Identifier 10.4102/hts.v80i3.10111
 
Source HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 80, No 3 (2024); 8 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422
 
Language eng
 
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Coverage Middle East Modern and contemporary period Religion
Rights Copyright (c) 2024 Yanyan Chen, Yong Li https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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