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A Holocaust survivor and former professor at Hebrew University, Shahak argues that classical Judaism’s legal frameworks, particularly those concerning non-Jews, continue to exert a "potentially lethal" influence on contemporary Israeli policy. ⚡ Core Arguments and Themes

A recurring theme is the use of halacha (Jewish law) to create a system of "exclusivism" that separates Jews from the rest of humanity from birth to burial. Jewish History, Jewish Religion - New Edition: ...

The updated edition, primarily published by Pluto Press , includes additional context to support its enduring relevance. Jewish History, Jewish Religion - Pluto Press A Holocaust survivor and former professor at Hebrew

Israel Shahak’s (New Edition) is a provocative critique that examines the intersection of Orthodox religious laws and the modern secular state of Israel. Jewish History, Jewish Religion - Pluto Press Israel

Writing as a secular Jew, Shahak advocates for a "secular and enlightened" Jewish civilization that completely breaks from what he views as the totalitarian nature of traditional Orthodoxy. 📖 Features of the New Edition

Shahak’s work is famously controversial, often polarizing readers between those who see him as a "prophet" of human rights and those who view his historical analysis as ideologically driven.