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

- Published: 2026-09-17T18:24:30Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T13:04:24Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-09-17/ty-article-magazine/.premium/is-judaism-about-peace-or-revenge-a-jerusalem-enclave-in-an-identity-crisis/000001a0-aa0e-d91d-afeb-ea4e260c0000
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin grew up in the south Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka – an enclave of liberal-minded religious voters. It is the rare place in Israel where even voters who identify with the right do not disqualify Arab parties

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