An AP-NORC poll reports differences among U.S. Jewish adults in how strongly support for Israel figures into their religious identity and community connection. The results indicate that for many Jewish adults aged 45 and older, support for Israel is a notable component of Jewish identity. Among younger Jewish adults, the poll finds that Israel is less central to how they define their connection to Judaism. Instead, younger respondents are more likely to emphasize other markers of Jewish life, such as celebrating Jewish holidays and maintaining religious or cultural practices. The findings describe a generational shift in emphasis, suggesting a growing divide in priorities within the U.S. Jewish community. The outlets covering the poll focus on the same core takeaway: Israel-related views play a larger role for older Jewish Americans than for younger ones, who more often prioritize forms of connection that are centered on everyday religious and cultural observance.
AP-NORC poll finds Israeli support is less central for younger U.S. Jewish adults
An AP-NORC poll reports differences among U.S. Jewish adults in how strongly support for Israel figures into their religious identity and community connection. The results indicate that for many Jewis...
- An AP-NORC poll finds generational differences in how Jewish adults connect to Jewish identity in the U.S.
- Jewish adults aged 45 and older are more likely to view support for Israel as a key part of religious identity.
- Younger Jewish adults are less likely to prioritize support for Israel as central to their identity.
- Younger respondents more often emphasize other forms of connection, including celebrating Jewish holidays.
- The reported differences suggest a widening generational rift within the U.S. Jewish community.
A new AP-NORC poll finds that support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States
2 hours agoA new AP-NORC poll finds that support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays
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