589: The story of Israel's Declaration of Independence

Megillat Ha’atzmaut: The Story behind Israel's Declaration of Independence ​How the U.S. Declaration and the Bible shaped a modern nation.This episode is a recording from a lecture I gave during a World Zionist Organization (WZO) conference.The dramatic hours leading up to May 14, 1948, and the intense debates behind the drafting of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. What was the first draft based on, why were there so many dilemmas, how do you balance between secular and religious leaders and who wrote the final draft. Join me for an in-depth look at the document that is still making headlines today. Enjoy!