Poll reveals growing rift as younger American Jews distance themselves from Israel
- A significant generational chasm has emerged among Jewish adults in the United States regarding the centrality of Israel to their religious identity, a new poll reveals.
- While older Jewish Americans often view support for Israel as a core component of their faith, younger generations are increasingly prioritizing other forms of connection, such as celebrating Jewish holidays.
- This divergence, highlighted by an AP-NORC poll, suggests that the differing perspectives on Israel’s actions since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza extend beyond political affiliations int
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- A significant generational chasm has emerged among Jewish adults in the United States regarding the centrality of Israel to their religious identity, a new poll reveals.
- While older Jewish Americans often view support for Israel as a core component of their faith, younger generations are increasingly prioritizing other forms of connection, such as celebrating Jewish holidays.
- This divergence, highlighted by an AP-NORC poll, suggests that the differing perspectives on Israel’s actions since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza extend beyond political affiliations int
Sources: The Independent