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Pete Reads 'Jewish History, Jewish Religion' by Israel Shahak - Complete

Nov 1, 2025

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Religious Law Shapes Israeli Policy

Israel Shahak links modern Israeli policy to deeper Talmudic and historical Jewish legal attitudes toward non-Jews rather than only pragmatic or strategic concerns.
He argues that religiously rooted chauvinism shaped apartheid-like practices and must be examined to understand Israeli politics.

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Legal Definition Grants Preferential Rights

Israeli definition of 'Jew' legally privileges persons defined as Jewish for residency, land, and immigration rights under the Law of Return.
Shahak highlights how that legal definition creates systemic exclusivity favoring Jews over non-Jewish citizens.

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Redemption Ideology Drives Land Policy

The 'ideology of redemption' treats land transferred to Jews as 'redeemed' and non-Jewish ownership as 'unredeemed', driving settlement and transfer policies.
Shahak links this ideology to expulsions and the exclusivist character of kibbutzim and settlements.

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