Jewish Statesmanship: Lest Israel Fall

by Paul Eidelberg

Overview

Jewish Statesmanship is the first book that systematically interfaces political science and Torah. It not only reveals the fatal flaws of Israel's political and judicial institutions, but also provides a comprehensive program for reconstructing these institutions on solid Jewish and democratic foundations. To facilitate this objective, the book contains a draft constitution, aspects of which have been adopted by various political parties in Israel. Jewish Statesmanship also examines the confusion that exists in Israel regarding such basic concepts as "democracy," "religion," "citizenship," and "Who is a Jew?" It formulates a new conception of democracy and, in the process, provides a Judaic understanding of freedom and equality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761823803
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	10/03/2002
Edition description:	ANN
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	5.58(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

Paul Eidelberg is a political scientist, author and lecturer, and is the co-founder and President of the Foundation for Constitutional Democracy with offices in Jerusalem and Washington, DC.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Executive Summary Chapter 2 Israel's Flawed Declaration of Independence: A Partial Remedy Chapter 3 Democracy Versus Judaism: Beyond Spinoza Chapter 4 Israel's Citizenship Problem: Conceptual Therapy Chapter 5 Israel's Flawed Parliamentary System: A Jewish Remedy Chapter 6 Jewish Statesmanship: A Presidential Remedy Chapter 7 Israel's Flawed Judicial System: A Democratic Remedy Chapter 8 The Nature of the Muslim-Jewish Conflict: A Philosophical Analysis of the "Peace Process" Chapter 9 Democratic Versus Martial Diplomacy: A Jewish Alternative Chapter 10 A Jewish Democratic Constitution for Israel Chapter 11 Epilogue Chapter 12 Endnotes Chapter 13 Bibliography Chapter 14 Index Chapter 15 The Ariel Center for Policy Research Chapter 16 The Foundation for Constitutional Democracy

Editorial Reviews

Unlike the many pundits who write and speak with no underlying knowledge of Israel and its problematic survival, Dr. Eidelberg brings to his analyses a wealth of genuine erudition. 'Jewish Statesmanship' remains a classic in its area.. . 'Jewish Statesmanship' is likely to remain the benchmark for this particular genre for a very long time. It should be read by all who wish to voice an opinion on Israel that is informed and persuasive.

The Jewish Press - Louis Rene Beres

'Jewish Statesmanship' is must reading for every Jew concerned about the future of the Jewish state. As the only comprehensive blueprint that sets forth a national political strategy for Israel, my hope is that Israel's political leaders will adopt and start implementing it.

The Jewish Press - Prof. Israel Hanukoglu

A profound and necessary presentation offering vital and much-needed wisdom, 'Jewish Statesmanship' is a welcome and recommended contribution to the current debate over the nature and future of Israel.

The Bookwatch

'Jewish Statesmanship' is must reading for every Jew concerned about the future of the Jewish state. As the only comprehensive blueprint that sets forth a national political strategy for Israel, my hope is that Israel's political leaders will adopt and start implementing it.--Prof. Israel Hanukoglu, Former Science Adviser to the Prime Minister of Israel "The Jewish Press "

Unlike the many pundits who write and speak with no underlying knowledge of Israel and its problematic survival, Dr. Eidelberg brings to his analyses a wealth of genuine erudition. 'Jewish Statesmanship' remains a classic in its area. . . 'Jewish Statesmanship' is likely to remain the benchmark for this particular genre for a very long time. It should be read by all who wish to voice an opinion on Israel that is informed and persuasive.--Louis Rene Beres, Purdue University "The Jewish Press "

A profound and necessary presentation offering vital and much-needed wisdom, 'Jewish Statesmanship' is a welcome and recommended contribution to the current debate over the nature and future of Israel.--The Bookwatch

From the Publisher

Unlike the many pundits who write and speak with no underlying knowledge of Israel and its problematic survival, Dr. Eidelberg brings to his analyses a wealth of genuine erudition. 'Jewish Statesmanship' remains a classic in its area. . . 'Jewish Statesmanship' is likely to remain the benchmark for this particular genre for a very long time. It should be read by all who wish to voice an opinion on Israel that is informed and persuasive.
— Louis Rene Beres, Purdue University

The Jewish Press