Yehuda Ben‑Meir is an Israeli academic and former politician associated with the National Religious Party (Mafdal). He served as a member of the Knesset during the 1970s. Ben‑Meir has held academic positions at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in sociology and contemporary Jewish studies. His career has included contributions to public policy discussions on religion and state, as well as involvement in legislative activities related to religious affairs.
Biography
- Education: Ben‑Meir completed his higher education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earning degrees in sociology and related fields.
- Academic career: He has served as a professor of sociology at the Hebrew University, focusing on research concerning Israeli society and religious communities.
- Political career: As a member of the National Religious Party, Ben‑Meir was elected to the Israeli Knesset, where he participated in parliamentary committees addressing issues of religion, education, and social policy.
References
- Israeli parliamentary archives listing Knesset members from the National Religious Party in the 1970s.
- Hebrew University faculty directories and publications authored by Yehuda Ben‑Meir.
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