The Jewish State, or a State of Jews?
Does Israel need to remain unique as a “Jewish” state, and what does that even mean in today’s age of hyper-liberal democracy?
Ryan Jones
“I am a Gentile Christian from the United States who has lived in Israel since 1996. That was the year that my local church suddenly became aware that Israel was still alive, and her biblical story and mission still ongoing.
It was in Jerusalem that I later met my wife, an Israeli-born Christian of Dutch background whose parents had come to the Jewish state for the same reasons, only several decades earlier.
My wife and I live in the Jerusalem-area town of Tzur Hadassah with our seven children, and we are active members in the local Messianic Jewish community.”
Ryan has served since 2007 as a writer and editor for Israel Today. Before that, he wrote for and was published in a number of other online and print publications dealing with Middle East current events.
More articles from Ryan Jones
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When Muslims Convinced Christians to be Zionists
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“We believe and pray that we’ll succeed. With God’s help there will be blessing”
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As Omicron rages across the Jewish state, top officials go back-and-forth on herd immunity and a fourth vaccine shot
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Israeli defense minister faces backlash for hosting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at his home
Israel Will Never Surrender the Golan Heights
Syrian government slams Bennett’s plan to double the Israeli population on the Golan in the coming years
