War with Hamas Has Transformed Israeli Society from Secular to Biblical - Opinion

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War with Hamas Has Transformed Israeli Society from Secular to Biblical - Opinion​

Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence.​

By MOSHE TARAGIN AUGUST 25, 2024 11:03

A biblical world​

"However, Oct. 7 caused an even more sweeping transformation of Jewish identity. It didn’t just showcase the enduring malignancy of antisemitism but also provided a vivid reminder of our place within biblical history. That fateful day and its harrowing aftermath revived the ancient echoes of the Bible and its prophecies, reminding us that we are part of a timeless narrative. It reaffirmed, with striking clarity, the profound connection between our people, our history, and the Land of Israel.
Often, the discourse in Israel revolves around the divide between religious and secular Jews, between those who adhere to a halachic lifestyle and those who do not. Yet, a more profound divide exists: between those whose lives are shaped by biblical narratives and those whose experiences are detached from the Bible. This division is not merely about observance but about how we perceive the relevance of the Bible in our modern, technology-driven world.
For many, the Bible has become a historical document, offering only moral guidance and a record of our national past. It is seen as a relic from an ancient, sandy desert, disconnected from our current urbanized, technologically advanced reality. In this view, history has moved beyond the pages of the Torah.
Conversely, others perceive the Torah and its teachings as the foundation of their identity and existence. They see their lives and the Jewish mission as intricately woven into the promises and prophecies of the Bible. Even those who may not follow a classic, halachic lifestyle still view their lives and our national struggle through the lens of biblical narratives. Our ongoing effort to settle the land and confront international hostility is viewed as a chapter within a sacred book which is just as compelling now as it was thousands of years ago.
Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence."

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War with Hamas has transformed Israeli society from secular to biblical - opinion

Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence.

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