Diaspora experiences in judaism and the understanding of the sacred land of diaspora jews

This thesis, titled Diaspora Experiences in Judaism and the Understanding of the Sacred Land of Diaspora Jews, consists of three sections. The first section of the thesis attempts to explain the nature of the concept of diaspora/exile and its position in Judaism. Definitions and discussions made particularly in the West and partly in our country have been utilized on this subject. In addition, the concepts of galut, gola, and gala, which are similar uses of the concept of diaspora in Judaism, are explained, and information is provided on the Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Roman diaspora experiences experienced in Jewish history. In addition, it is attempted to explain what the exiles experienced in Jewish history mean in the minds of the Jews. The second section of the thesis explains the effects of the Jewish diaspora on Jewish fundamental beliefs and worship, and the situation of the Jews in the diaspora. In this context, the situation of the Jews in Muslim and Christian administrations is discussed, as well as the perceptions of the Jews about Islam and Christianity. The third section of the thesis is devoted to Jewish life and perception upon return from the diaspora. In this section, the return of the Jews to the promised land after the diaspora and the activities they carried out there are mentioned. In addition, the points of conflict between the Jews and both the Israeli society and the non-Jewish people after their return from the diaspora are mentioned and it is explained that the Jews used archaeology as a solution to these problems they encountered. In the conclusion, the findings about the place and effects of the diaspora in Judaism are presented.