This book instructively introduces the reader to the basics of Jewish law. It gives a detailed, cutting-edge analysis of contemporary public and private law in the State of Israel, as well as Israel's legal culture, its system of government, and the roles of its democratic institutions: the executive, parliament, and judiciary. The book examines issues of Holocaust, law and religion, constitutionalization, and equality.

• Preface to the First Edition
• Overview
• Table of Cases
• Table of Legislation
• Glossary
• About the Authors
• Part I: Jewish Law
• Chapter 1: The Emergence and Development of Jewish Law
• Chapter 2: Jewish Law as a Pluralist Phenomenon
• Part II: Legal Culture and System of Government in the State of Israel
• Chapter 3: General Introduction
• Chapter 4: System of Government
• Part III: Fundamental Legal Doctrines of Israeli Law
• Chapter 5: Basic Principles of the Israeli Legal System
• Chapter 6: Judicial Role in Society
• Chapter 7: Culture of Judicial Independence
• Part IV: Executive Powers and National Security Powers
• Chapter 8: The Executive and Legislative Power
• Chapter 9: War Powers—Relations between Civil Authorities and the Military
• Part V: Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State
• Chapter 10: Law and Religion in Israel
• Chapter 11: The Historical Roots of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State: The Founding Fathers Agreement of 1947
• Chapter 12: The Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court on Non-Orthodox Communities
• Part VI: Law and Religion: International Perspectives
• Chapter 13: Selected Jewish and Other Religious Issues in International Jurisprudence
• Part VII: Equality in Israeli Law
• Chapter 14: Promoting Equality for Women, Minorities, and Jews from Different Countries
• Part VIII: Israel Meets the Challenges of Holocaust Dilemmas
• Chapter 15: Holocaust Dilemmas in Israel
• Part IX: Israeli Private and Commercial Law
• Chapter 16: Commercial and Business Law
• Chapter 17: Private Law
• Chapter 18: Environmental Law
• Chapter 19: Dispute Resolution
• Index