Park Avenue Podcasts

What sort of society did Zionists want to build? Did they focus on individual freedom or the collective, emphasizing equality and fairness rather than innovation and the self? We may see these values in historical terms such as the creation of agrarian kibbutzim (collectives) or in urban areas like Tel Aviv. This conversation enables us to consider the nature of Zionist social values, and the role of government in promoting both freedom and equality. It also allows us to trace the history of economic change from an earlier time to the Israel of Start-Up Nation. Audio:  intro_to_zionism_31.mp3 read more