The Meaning of Israel

Published by Dar Al-Ahliya, "A Threat from Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism" (Arabic edition titled Meaning of Israel) by historian Yakov M. Rabkin is an essential analysis of the theological and ideological rift between Judaism and Zionism. Rabkin meticulously documents how traditional Jewish scholars, rabbis, and intellectuals have historically rejected the Zionist movement, viewing the creation of a secular nation-state as a contradiction to Jewish law and traditions. The book provides a rigorous breakdown of Jewish anti-Zionism, offering readers an objective and deeply researched view of how religious identity, ethics, and political power intersect and clash within Jewish history.

It provides an indispensable, scholarly perspective on internal Jewish debates, dismantling the misconception that Zionism represents the monolithic voice of world Jewry.

Political scientists, historians, religious scholars, students of Middle Eastern studies, and anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of Jewish identity and political ideology.