In his article, he cites the most important foundations as “socialism, labor, Westernism and democracy” among others. Due to the plight of the Jewish people dating back to Biblical times, there was a driving force towards “social justice and equality” through socialism. The early Jewish nation also had a strong work ethic and placed a high value on labor. The author weaves these two particular foundations of Jewish culture together in the explanation of the “kibbutz.” The kibbutz is…