Some people see the state of Israel as an entirely political entity, some believe its creation is an indication of the immanent Redemption and yet others, while they see the physical land as holy, do not believe that the political state holds any spiritual significance.
Beyond our personal beliefs about the significance of Israel, there are very troubling questions that the Jewish people must tackle today:
What is our policy in regard to territory within the traditional boundaries of Eretz Yisrael? How can Israel function as both a democratic and Jewish nation?
In this informative talk at the National Jewish Retreat, Rabbi Yossi Jacobson addresses this important topic.
