Religious Zionists, though relatively small in number, are crucial for understanding the history of Zionism and the State of Israel today, both for what they do, and for the larger trends they reflect not only in politics and religious life, but also in Israeli ideology and culture. October 7th and its aftermath has shaken up Religious Zionists, with some radicalizing even further towards the right, and others seeking new alliances with Israeli politics' moderate center, and a few moving determinedly towards the Left. In our time together, we will learn about the complex, and surprising, history of Religious Zionism, how it came to shape the current Israeli government, and what the changes it is experiencing may portend for the future.