Assimilation
8 candles, 80 opinions: The many meanings of an American Hanukkah - opinion
After October 7, Jews in America are more divided than ever.
Should Israel accept immigrants who aren't Jewish according to Halacha? - opinion
Letters to the Editor January 23, 2023: Well-worn process
Hanukkah, Herzl and the horror of Hellenization - opinion
Turn threats to Judaism into enablers of its survival
We need to replace the uniting feature of European persecution that “made Jews of us” with an ideological, political and diplomatic infrastructure of Judaism, and that is Zionism.
The real ‘Bambi’: A somber tale of danger and Jewish assimilation
The story of the famous adorable fawn Bambi wasn’t originally for kids. Its author was a European Jew who wanted to assimilate.
American Jewry needs to wake up to new possibilities - book review
In contrast to the narrative of constant decline, two young American rabbis offer a powerfully positive and perhaps overly optimistic narrative.
Lobby to 'strengthen Diaspora’ launched in Knesset
A new lobby launched by the Knesset will focus on the problems of increased assimilation and declining attachment to Judaism abroad.
Assimilation raised as key problem in launch of Jewish People Lobby in Knesset
MKs in the Knesset insisted that Jewish leaders of all types are responsible for addressing the issue of assimilation abroad.
Effort underway to outlaw Lehava as Jewish terror group
Yesh Atid MK Ram Ben Barak is also seeking to dismantle the “Foundation for the Rescue of the Jewish People,” Lehava’s fundraising arm.
European Jewish leaders seek Israeli help against assimilation
The percentage of Jews with non-Jewish spouses was 24% in the UK, 31% in France, 46% in Germany, 62% in Sweden and 76% in Poland.
Jews in Russia fear low levels of antisemitism are temporary
A new study comparing Jewish life in Russia 30 years ago and today finds anxiety about the future
Ultra-Orthodox and secular Israelis combat assimilation together
In truth, when it comes to building Jewish identity, all secular Jewish kids in America, whether their parents are American or Israeli, are in the same boat.
Far-right Noam Party accuses progressive Jews of attempted genocide…of Jews
“They infiltrate the IDF so we lose in war. They are destroying the family and childbirth to stop a Jewish majority, they advance assimilation to wipe us off the map.”
The fight against assimilation
She refuses to be comforted for her children because they are no more.