ABSTRACT
The relationship between religion and politics has always been complex. It is especially challenging in the contemporary era when contrary to academic expectations, especially among social scientists, religion has made a comeback to play a role in world politics. It is also particularly challenging to study Judaism and politics. After almost two millennia of Diaspora existence Judaism is now acting in world politics as both a state and an identified worldwide community. Because of the magnitude of the subject, the purpose of this chapter will be narrowed down to highlight only the intersection between Judaism and state with a special emphasis on the contemporary era.
