Focusing on the reception of Lessing's "Nathan the Wise" in Israel, this M.A. thesis explores its impact on modern Jewish identity amid historical shifts. Utilizing personal interviews and previously inaccessible archives, it reveals the personal narratives behind productions by notable Israeli figures like Shimon Finkel and Joshua Sobol. The research spans over forty years of Israeli history, reflecting evolving ties with Germany and Austria. Additionally, it features the first publication of Sobol's adaptation, "Signed with Blood, or: Bloody Nathan."
