Language:
English
Year of publication:
2023
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of Jewish Education
Angaben zur Quelle:
89,1 (2023) 75-81
Keywords:
Jews Education
;
History
;
Education History
;
Jews Attitudes toward Israel
Abstract:
Everyone seems to agree that Israel education is complex. But all too often, the concept of “complexity” becomes a euphemism for the existence of unpleasant truths about Israel that challenge students' preconceived notions. I propose that instead of focusing on cutlivating attachemnt to Israel, Israel educators should offer students an account of Israeli history grounded in careful historical research while preserving a vision of the Jewish future that remains compatible with national pride. Drawing on the work of Richard Rorty, Maxime Rondinson and James Baldwin, I suggest a new perspective on some of the tensions in israel education. National pride can be maintained by presenting a narrative that honestly acknowledges a nation's past, but inspires students to strive for a better future.
DOI:
10.1080/15244113.2023.2169514
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