Jewish Identity

Poll:

80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder

New poll reveals a significant gap in public perceptions regarding the Jewish character of the state, with 66% of respondents saying Israel is Jewish “to the right extent."

Authority for Jewish Identity:

'Our life’s mission is to extend a hand to our brothers'

At the conference of Religious Zionism school principals, the chairman of the Authority for Jewish Identity, Nir Orbach, spoke about the public’s desire for cohesion and unity.

Tending the flame:

Children's Jewish identity in Europe and North America today

Many Jewish educators the world over describe a growing sense of strain as they wrestle with the same underlying questions of identity facing their students, even as their realities differ. Op-ed.

Survival isn’t our problem. Identity is.

Our nation knows how to defend itself but hesitates to define itself. Opinion.

Poll:

Jewish identity strengthened since October 7th

New survey reveals 71% of Israelis feel stronger Jewish identity since Oct. 7, with many linking this shift to national pride and spiritual connection, majority support greater emphasis on Jewish identity education for both youth and adults.

Natan Sharansky:

Yearning for Jewish identity awakened after October 7th

'The shock of 10/7 massacre caused many Jews to reevaluate their deep connection to Zionism and Israel, they couldn't run away anymore,' former Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky says.

Study shows Birthright Israel's lasting impact across generations

New research reveals that Birthright alumni are significantly more likely to pass on Jewish traditions to their children, reinforcing Jewish identity across generations.

Survey of Israelis:

Jewish identity strong, but growing secular-haredi divide

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) releases latest Israeli Society Index showing the strengthening of attachment to Jewish values and traditions among secular Israelis, even as they express growing discontent with the haredi community and religious subgroups.

MK Avi Maoz:

'The Bible is our identity; we cannot win without it'

'Those who deny their national and Jewish identity, who confuse an enemy with a lover, have no source from where to draw their strength to fight,' says MK Avi Maoz.

Confronting antisemitism takes a strong Jewish identity

In order to defend themselves, Jews must know who they are and where they come from.  Op-ed.

Jewish sociologist who studied depression in the 1950s dies

Pauline Bart, sociologist whose Jewish identity infused her research, is dead at 91.

Budget will include NIS 50m for Jewish identity projects

Funding obtained via efforts of MK Nir Orbach. Meanwhile, Meretz & Labor obtained NIS 6m for youth leaving religious observance.

The Koren Youth Haggada: Much, much more than the Four Questions

A public school youngster taught me about Hanukkah

Think tank: Anti-Semitism is the most significant trend of 2019

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) summarizes its 2019 Annual Assessment to the Israeli cabinet.

Bnei Akiva to set up branches for haredim?

Conference decides to work for Sabbath-keeping businesses, protected Internet legislation, settlements, and to connect with haredi public.

What Russian immigrants can teach us about Jewish identity

IAC fights BDS, strengthens US Israel alliance, Jewish identity

Adam Milstein, Chairman of the IAC conference, sums up the 2016 conference with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski.

IDF snubs the Chief Rabbinate

In shocking first, top IDF brass refuses to invite Chief Rabbis to take part in event. Latest move distancing Jewish identity from army.

In Powerful Video, Rabbi Sacks Explains 'Why I Am A Jew'

Former British Chief Rabbi issues a uniquely creative animated appeal for Jews to connect with their culture, faith and mission.

What Will Happen to Jewish Home's Jewish Identity Program?

Jewish Home launched program to teach more Torah to the wider public, but Shas being in control could see a backtrack, Rabbi says.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Bittersweet Impressions from a USA Lecture Tour

Herzog, Labor Trying to Cancel Major Jewish Identity Program

Rabbi Avichai Ronski: Labor party platform seeking to cancel program for Jewish identity which already has 130,000 students.

Increasing Jewish Identity a 'Strategic Imperative'

Government officials emphasize the need to reach out to Diaspora Jewry during Government of Israel-World Jewry Joint Initiative conference.

Michael Bloomberg Says Israel About 'Freedom of Religion'

Former NYC mayor speaks to the press about Jewish identity, universalism - and everything in between.

Poll: 20% of Israelis Feel More 'Jewish' Than 'Israeli'

Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future?

Bennett: Rabbi Yosef’s Death United the Jewish Nation

Naftali Bennett pays a condolence call to the family of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. ‘His light will be with us,’ Bennett says.

Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’ Initiative

Lapid continues campaign for equal status for Reform, Conservative Jewish movements.

Basic Law Amendment 'Inspired' By Declaration of Independence

There is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank.

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative.