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The Israel Factor
(New York Jewish Week) Gary Rosenblatt - The rebirth of modern Israel is one of the great success stories of the 20th century. It's about an ancient people reviving the Hebrew language and setting out to fulfill its dream of recreating a state for all Jews. It's about establishing a safe harbor in a turbulent world, a vibrant democracy where religious tradition and cutting-edge innovation can coexist, not always easily, but with great energy and potential. And all of this taking place in a tiny land surrounded by those hostile to the very concept of a Jewish state in the region.