Birthrate politics in Zion: Judaism, nationalism, and modernity under the British mandate.

The article discusses Lilach Rosenberg-Friedman's book, "Birthrate politics in Zion: Judaism, nationalism, and modernity under the British mandate." The book examines the decline in birthrate in the Yishuv (Jewish community in Palestine) during the 1930s and 1940s. It explores the reasons behind this decline, including economic factors, social and psychological factors, and the clash between modernist, democratic values and national needs. The book sheds light on the decision-making process of Ashkenazi non-Haredi women who chose not to have more children and the societal implications of this choice. [Extracted from the article]