: The article outlines the importance of Judaism for the existence and development
of the ideology of Zionism, which played a key role in the creation of modern state of Israel.
The Jewish national movement was based on the direct relationship between nation, religion
and land. Without Judaism, such a vivid political involvement of the Zionists would not have
been possible. They initially developed their ideas in Europe, and in 1948, their dreams
came true in the land of Zion and Jerusalem. The article also presents the political influence
of religious orthodox parties in Israel. These have strong power, especially the following
two parties: UTJ (United Torah Judaism) and Shas. They are both parties of Orthodox Jews
from different political background, but always with desire to participate in the right wing
government, which in recent years has been led by the Prime Minister and leader of party
Likud, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu. By shedding light on the influence of religious parties, the
paper also indicates the wide socio-political significance of Orthodox Jews in Israel. Their
number is increasing year by year, which also affects the balance of power in the 120-member
parliament, the Knesset.
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