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Impossible Takes Longer
75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders' Dreams?
Book • 2023
In *Impossible Takes Longer*, Daniel Gordis provides a thoughtful analysis of Israel's complexities, using its Declaration of Independence as a benchmark to evaluate its successes and failures.
The book explores themes such as Israeli democracy, the Israeli-Arab conflict, and the nation's relationship with the Diaspora, concluding that despite challenges, Israel is a remarkable success story.
Gordis discusses both the triumphs and disappointments of Israel's journey, offering a balanced perspective on its achievements and shortcomings.
The book explores themes such as Israeli democracy, the Israeli-Arab conflict, and the nation's relationship with the Diaspora, concluding that despite challenges, Israel is a remarkable success story.
Gordis discusses both the triumphs and disappointments of Israel's journey, offering a balanced perspective on its achievements and shortcomings.
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Russ Roberts as Daniel Gordis 's latest book, discussed in a previous EconTalk episode.
Russ Roberts as Daniel Gordis 's latest book, discussed in a previous EconTalk episode.
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From the Second Intifada to October 7th (with Daniel Gordis)
The subject of the podcast episode, discussing whether Israel has fulfilled its founders' dreams after 75 years.
Daniel Gordis on Israel and Impossible Takes Longer
