Haaretz iconHaaretzSep 17, 2026

'Is our Judaism about peace or revenge?': This Jerusalem enclave is having an identity crisis

Hersh Goldberg-Polin grew up in the south Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka â€" an enclave of liberal-minded religious voters.

'Is our Judaism about peace or revenge?': This Jerusalem enclave is having an identity crisis

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin grew up in the south Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka â€" an enclave of liberal-minded religious voters.

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin grew up in the south Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka â€" an enclave of liberal-minded religious voters.

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