Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism.
Spiritual critiques are coming mostly from liberal Zionist thinkers and rabbis from the non-Orthodox denominations, who ask themselves: “Are we going to be able to defend Judaism? Who do we become when we harden our hearts?” asked Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in a sermon.
Above, a woman wears a Star of David and a necklace remembering the Israeli hostages during a rally at George Washington University, May 2, 2024.
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By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
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