Should Jews Move to Israel?: Zionism, Aliyah, and Jewish Identity

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam

This week, Mijal and Noam dive into the existential question of Diaspora Jews: Should Jews move to Israel? Mijal and Noam engage in a thought provoking conversation about Zionism, Aliyah and Jewish identity. They explore historical, religious, and philosophical debates about Aliyah, which literally means ascent or rise and refers to Jewish immigration to Israel. Mijal and Noam share their personal stories, experiences of cognitive dissonance and insights from great Jewish thinkers. Together, they unpack some of the complexities of living in the Diaspora versus embracing life in Israel.


Here are some of the sources referenced in the episode:

Unpacking Israeli History: Does Israel Represent All Jews?: The Great Debate

Blaustein/Ben Gurion exchange

Lubavitcher Rebbe’s response to Ariel Sharon


Programming note: Next week, Wondering Jews will release its new episode on Thursday.


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2025-02-20 45 min

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