What if the Declaration of Independence became a "Basic Law"?

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What if the Declaration of Independence became a "Basic Law"?

Former MK Ruth Calderon once sought to get such legislation passed, unsuccessfully. We discussed that legislative attempt, and what kind of Yom HaAtzmaut she believes we're going to have next week

Apr 20, 2023

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Dr. Ruth Calderon (Photo credit: Aviv Nave)

Everyone who knows Dr. Ruth Calderon, or knows of her, knows that she is a force to be reckoned with in Israeli society, sometimes as a politician, and always as a creative and magisterial educator. She also happens to be my friend of many decades.

Dr. Calderon received a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Talmud from…

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