Faithful atheists: the paradox of Jewish nonbelievers in Israel
Religion, V-55(1), 300–320. [2025]
אנגלית
This article explores the paradox of "Jewish atheists" in Israel, focusing on individuals who explicitly state that they do not believe in God yet actively participate in Jewish religious practices. The study suggests that Israeli atheism is not synonymous with complete secularism or the abandonm...
Embodying Tradition and Ascribing Meaning: Israeli Jewish Atheists Choosing to Circumcise Their Sons
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, V-64(4), 442-454 [2025]
אנגלית
The article investigates a striking paradox: Why do Israeli Jewish atheists, who explicitly reject religious belief, still choose to perform circumcision (Brit Milah) on their sons? Using a "lived religion" framework, Friedman explores the meanings these parents ascribe to this physically intrusi...