Case for Dual Loyalty: Healing the Divided Soul of American Jews

"e;Written with passion and grace, The Case for Dual Loyalty deserves a space on the short shelf of indispensable books on contemporary American Jewry."e;–Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem"e;With both eloquence and erudition, Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz makes a powerful case for American Jews to care for—indeed to love—both America and Israel."e; –Rabbi David Wolpe, Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, Author of Why Faith Matters and David: The Divided HeartIn The Case for Dual Loyalty, author Nolan Lebovitz challenges one of the oldest taboos in American Jewish life through the concept of "e;dual loyalty."e; It is not only about supporting Israel—as many synagogues already proudly wave the flag of the Jewish state—but also expressing loyalty to our Jewish peoplehood as a foundational principle of our identity, no less than our loyalty to America. Denying dual loyalty serves the Jewish community no more. Following the events of October 7 and its aftermath, Lebovitz reveals how proudly declaring Jewish loyalty forges a new path forward. This is a path imbued with pride of peoplehood and collective destiny, based on the lessons of our sacred texts, our history, and a shared vision of the future.