Cain, Abel, and the shepherds of Israel

A century-old debate over shepherding in the Land of Israel takes on new meaning as modern farms combine agriculture, security, and settlement in defending Jewish control of the land. The article links the biblical figures Cain and Abel to contemporary land disputes, arguing that shepherding has become a strategic asset for maintaining Jewish presence and security in contested areas.

A century-old debate over shepherding in the Land of Israel is given new relevance as modern farms integrate agriculture, security, and settlement to defend Jewish control of the land. The article frames shepherding not merely as a pastoral activity but as a tool for asserting sovereignty and settlement, linking the biblical figures Cain and Abel to contemporary land disputes. The piece argues that shepherding has become a strategic asset in maintaining Jewish presence and security in contested areas.