Israel has the potential to have a richer view of Jewish life, you say. But there's tension between religious and non-religious people in Israel as well, he says. Can we imagine a shared narrative about what is Jewish? You know, horribly, tragically, we live in a time where being Jewish outside of Israel and Israel -- semitism is on the rise," writes Yossi Mekelberg.
As Israel turns 75, has it fulfilled the promise of its founders? Daniel Gordis of Shalem College talks about his book, Impossible Takes Longer, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts looking at the successes and failures of Israel. Topics discussed include the history of Zionism, the plight of the Palestinians, the Jewishness of the Jewish state, and the current debate in Israel over judicial reform.