What does Israel's definition as a 'Jewish and democratic' state mean? How does it affect constitutional law and the people living in Israel? This book provides a unique and detailed examination of the consequences of the 'Jewish and democratic' definition. It seeks to explore how the definition affects the internal ordering of the state, the operation of the law, and the ways it is used to justify, protect, and regenerate certain features of Israeli constitutional law. This book offers a novel perspective on the Jewish and democratic definition rooted in constitutional theory and informed by...