From Jerusalem

Reflections for Our Time

The fields of work of Beith David, developed progressively through articles, videos, teachings and public positions.

01

A diagnosis of Israel

Understanding Israel’s inner fractures, the challenges of our generation, and the conditions of its recovery.

Upcoming

—After the war, Israel’s vocation
—Israel: a strong but fragmented nation
—Israel has never lacked sages, but it lacks a shared wisdom
—The fractures between the streams of Israel
—The crisis of meaning in Israeli society
—Is national unity still possible?

02

Jerusalem, wisdom and justice

Reflecting on Jerusalem’s deep role as a source of wisdom, justice and responsibility for Israel.

Upcoming

—Jerusalem: political or spiritual capital?
—Why Israel needs a shared wisdom
—Why wisdom should precede the Temple
—Jerusalem as a source of justice for Israel
—Why Jerusalem transcends divisions
—Jerusalem and the future of Israel

03

The Great Sanhedrin of Jerusalem

Clarifying the role of the Great Sanhedrin according to the sources of Israel and its place in Israel’s vocation.

Upcoming

—The Great Sanhedrin of Jerusalem according to our sages: a necessity
—What the Great Sanhedrin of Jerusalem is not
—The attempts to re-establish it throughout history
—Must the Sanhedrin wait for the coming of the Mashiah?
—The role of the Sanhedrin in Israel’s vocation
—Sanhedrin and collective responsibility

04

Torah and contemporary challenges

How the Torah illuminates the great contemporary challenges, without being reduced to a religious practice.

Upcoming

—Torah and democracy
—Torah and science
—Torah and artificial intelligence
—Torah and the environment
—Torah and public ethics
—Torah and economy

05

Israel facing the world

Understanding why Israel remains at the center of the nations’ gaze, and how its vocation can become legible again.

Upcoming

—Why does the world always speak of Israel?
—Israel and the nations: truth and responsibility
—“A light unto the nations”: what does it mean today?
—Dialogue with the nations
—Israel and its vocation among the peoples
—Justice, truth and peace

06

Institutions and governance

Reflecting on the functioning of Israel’s institutions, on governance and on the renewal of Israeli society in the light of the Torah.

Upcoming

—Justice and public responsibility
—Economy and dignity
—Governing according to wisdom
—The role of institutions in a just society
—The renewal of Israeli society
—Why justice always precedes power