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Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders' Dreams?,Used
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WINNER OF THE RABBI SACKS BOOK PRIZEA nuanced examination of the Israels past, present, and future, after reaching its seventyfifth anniversary and enduring its most challenging year ever, from the twotime National Jewish Book Awardwinning author of Israel. Revised and updated throughout for the paperback edition.In 1948, Israels founders sought a national home for the Jewish people, where Jewish life would be transformed. The state they ultimately made, says Daniel Gordis, is a place of extraordinary success and maddening disappointment, a story of both unprecedented human triumph and great suffering.When it marked its seventyfifth anniversary, Israel was in the throes of a judicial reform crisis, its most dangerous internal rupture ever. Then, with the October 7th War, it was attacked from the outside and plunged into existential uncertainty. In light of those first seventyfive years and the events of 2023 that shook the country to its core, Gordis asks: Has Israel fulfilled the dreams of its founders?Using Israels Declaration of Independence, Gordis measures Israels achievements, critiques its failures, and acknowledges its inherent contradictionsultimately suggesting that, though it has often fallen short, the Jewish state is a success far beyond anything its founders could have imagined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Impossible Takes Longer'? A: 'Impossible Takes Longer' explores the complex historical and contemporary challenges faced by Israel, particularly in light of its seventy-fifth anniversary and recent crises, questioning whether the nation has achieved the dreams envisioned by its founders.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Impossible Takes Longer' is Daniel Gordis, a two-time National Jewish Book Award winner.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Impossible Takes Longer' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: 'Impossible Takes Longer' contains a total of 384 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Impossible Takes Longer' published? A: The book was published on April 11, 2023.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Israeli history? A: Yes, while it offers a nuanced examination of Israel's history, the book is written in an accessible manner that can engage readers new to the topic.
- Q: What awards has the author received? A: Daniel Gordis has received the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize and is a two-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award.
- Q: Does the book address any recent events in Israel? A: Yes, the book discusses recent events, including the judicial reform crisis and the October 7th War, contextualizing them within Israel's broader historical narrative.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in Israeli history, political science, and Jewish studies, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in Israel, would find this book valuable.
- Q: Are there any notable critiques mentioned in the book? A: Yes, Gordis critiques Israel's failures and acknowledges its contradictions while also highlighting its successes, providing a balanced perspective.