In these heated days of territorial concessions, it is imperative we understand the theological and political differences that created the split between Zionism and its opponents. Rabbi Wein cites Torah giants on the issue of whether it is a mitzvah to settle the Land of Israel or if it is forbidden until the arrival of Moshiach. Most importantly of all, he describes in exacting detail the secularism of political Zionism, the issue that must be resolved for the sake of the future, not only of Israel, but of the entire Jewish people.