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13 Two Types of Religious Zionism did open up the Mizrachi’s ranks to all those opposed to cultural activity in the Zionist movement but it soon transpired that the newly established faction was meant only for observant members . Reines’ aim in establishing the Mizrachi was distinctly political . The organization he founded had no performative goal like that of the “spiritual center” and, instead, was meant to play in the political turf of the WZO and even influence it . From the outset, the Mizrachi was not established to promote a goal but to curb the WZO’s inclination to engage in educational activities planned to be secular . In other words, Reines established the Mizrachi for political reasons and the ethos of the faction’s leadership was political too, which is also the reason for its far - reaching support for the Uganda proposal . As a political leader, Reines resorted to political ploys . He did not hesitate to say one thing and its opposite if it fitted his purpose . In Or Hadash al Zion [ A new light on Zion ] , the apologetic treatise intended to bring the Haredi masses into the Zionist movement, Reines argued that Zionism merely aims to solve the problem of the Jews and has no links to redemption . Zionism is solely about a “safe haven . ” In other writings, however, he claimed that Zionism is linked to redemption and even wrote several books in this style . Mohilever did try to legitimize the goals of settlement at the propaganda level but did not endorse such statements too often . Praxis v . Politics Mohilever represented the figure whose consciousness focuses on praxis and its meanings, whereas Reines represented the political figure . For Mohilever, what is significant is the concrete achievement . Action creates a worldview . The approach of Peter Winch ( 1926 - who argues that action, is what confers meaning on principles, , ) 1997 commands, definitions, and formulations, merits mention in this Max Weber ( 1864 - 1920 ) had already dealt with meaningful context . 7 Peter Winch, The Idea of a Social Science and Its Relation to Philosophy . 7 London : Routledge and Paul, 1990 ) , 57 . (
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