Israeli Society Thread

[Nemra]

2 hours ago, zazen said:

Seems like more than just 10% are radical, unless withholding aid isn’t considered radical to Zionists.

People can be gaslighted by their own leaders.

[Nivsch]

Former Second to Head of IDF in 2014-2017 - Yair Golan, in his critisism on the messianic government of Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich (translated from hebrew, as always).

Edited May 21 by Nivsch

[Rafael Thundercat]

For sake of historical accuracy

Judaism encompasses a wide range of practices and beliefs, leading to various subgroups and movements. These differences can be categorized by ethnicity, religious observance, and even philosophical approaches to Judaism.

Ethnic Divisions:

Ashkenazi Jews: Primarily descended from those who settled in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Sephardic Jews: Jews who originated in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). 

Mizrahi Jews: Jews from the Middle East, North Africa, and surrounding regions. 

Beta Israel: Ethiopian Jewish community with distinct traditions and practices. 

Religious Observance and Denominations:

Orthodox Judaism:

Strict adherence to Jewish law, including traditional interpretations and practices. 

Reform Judaism:

A more liberal approach, emphasizing ethical and social aspects of Judaism while allowing for adaptation of traditional practices. 

Conservative Judaism:

Strives to balance tradition and modern life, seeking to preserve traditional practices while adapting to contemporary circumstances. 

Reconstructionist Judaism:

Views Judaism as an evolving civilization, emphasizing cultural and ethical aspects. 

Humanistic Judaism:

A nontheistic movement that focuses on the cultural and historical aspects of Judaism. 

Hasidic Judaism:

A religious movement characterized by mystical interpretations of the Torah and a strong emphasis on community. 

Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) Judaism:

A more conservative branch of Orthodox Judaism, with stricter interpretations and practices. 

Other Subgroups:

Modern Orthodox Judaism:

A more moderate branch of Orthodox Judaism, allowing for greater engagement with modern culture. 

Secular Jews:

Individuals who identify as Jewish but do not strictly adhere to religious practices. 

Culturally Jewish:

Individuals who embrace Jewish cultural traditions but may not be religiously observant. 

Disengaged Jews (DJs):

Individuals who may have some Jewish heritage but are not actively involved in Jewish life. 

Karaite Judaism:

A group that rejects the Talmud and relies solely on the written Torah. 

It's important to remember that these are broad categories, and there is a great deal of diversity within each subgroup. Many individuals identify with a combination of these labels, and the lines between them can sometimes be blurry. 

[Rafael Thundercat]

Zionism has been led by Jews of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) descent. In the modern Israeli state, this has translated into a settler-colonial project that privileges Jewish identity over the rights and existence of indigenous Palestinians. The ongoing displacement, occupation, and systemic violence inflicted on Palestinians—through military force, legal apartheid, and economic control—fits the definitions of settler colonialism and, according to human rights organizations, constitutes genocide

[zazen]

Quite shocking. No wonder the recent polls show what they did.

[Nivsch]

Former Heads of IDF (Chief of staff Dan Halutz and Moshe Ya'alon), Major Genrals and many more seniors in IDF in a letter calling to stop the war in Gaza.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2025-05-27/ty-article/.premium/00000197-111e-d165-a9ff-19fec03b0000

Edited May 30 by Nivsch