Although I am not Jewish, Oct. 7th changed me. The up close and personal evilness that took place on that day shook me to the core. Then I saw the jubilation the perpetrators and other Gazans displayed over what they had done. I was stunned and could not understand. Then the hateful “protests” started. I started to look for answers as to how this could be happening. First I read Mosab Hansan Yusef’s book, it opened my eyes to see this was not about land. It was about an ideology of hatred that has been passed down through the generations. After that I found there was an enormous amount of information online. I found myself changed from a lifelong leftist into a strong Conservative. I can’t believe how naive I was. Today I am a strong supporter of Israel and am learning the history.
My father’s side is Jewish, but I was never raised in the culture although I was exposed to some holiday traditions. But never encouraged. My grandfather even spoke Yiddish. But typical of many NY Jews, my father was an atheist, socialist, and had a bit of that self-hate. I’ve had some Jewish friends but I have not really been part of any Jewish community. Despite that, especially since Oct 7, I have a deep caring for Israel and her people. And now I am a staunch supporter of Israel! I voted for Trump!
Yep, there's hope for American Jews ... some hope ... *we Israelis tend to see you as "lost" to the Collective suicide Progressiveness cult* good to know some escape ...
My family was similar, My father was in WWII so we were always Zionists but not observant because of things he went through-PTS. He was an atheist too. I was violently shoved against the school lockers and had rocks thrown at me for having killed Christ-I could go on. But the point is that I always thought to myself, I can go to Israel. I can go to Israel. I still feel that way. They actually underestimate Jews like us. They think we aren’t loyal to Israel but you can be fiercely loyal without belonging to a temple, going to Israel, all of those things. I very much want to go to Israel. It upsets me that they dismiss people like us. We are not JINOs.
I live in LA. Russian Jews and Iranian Jews are a big % of the Jewish community. They are not very religious,but are strong supporters of Israel and against aniti semetisim.
Most of Jews from Soviet Union not involved in Jewish life but strongly support Israel and Republicans. Our life experience help us to understand in which directions our country is moving and we strongly oppose it. Some children of baby boomers were breinwashed in universities, but we are trying to fix it with grandkids...
@@yevgenyzlotchenko6275 I’m 65 and grew up around mostly liberal NYC Jews and most are now the ones posting anti-Trump stuff on FB. I honestly feel sorry for them. I first met Russian Jews when I was in Chicago and I hate to admit it was a new experience. They actually observed shabbat and sabbath. I had never met Jews like that LOL 😂! I had so much respect. One lady was a violin teacher. She was so nice!
Jewish ..Israeli American… from California. Voted for President Trump with my whole family . Also everyone I know in our community voted for President Trump
A Russian I met, told me that in Russia, there was a saying that a Dead Communist is the same as a Live Communist. He then said that a Dead Democrat is the same as a Live Democrat. At that time, I was wearing my red Trump 2024 cap. In Israel, a year ago, both Israelis and Americans would hug me when they saw my red Trump Cap! That was just before October 7. Israelis love Trump.
I wish and you talk about US. Russian speaking Jews who came from USSR. Unfortunately we are not religious, but we belong to Reform Temple, kids went to Jewish camp. We are Jews, we are not Russian or Ukrainian!! Russian speaking Jews in all this states we are in many thousands!! AND WE VOTED OVER 75 percent voted for Trump and republicans!! You unfortunately did not say anything that in Democratic states if you admit that you voted for Republicans and professors YOU LOSE THE JOB, you get ostracized. We Russian speaking Jews very much care about Israel and another what BOTHER US A LOT THE DEMOCRATS AGAINST FREEDOM OF SPEECH!! We came here for many reasons and one of them big one it is freedom of speech!! I could write forever because what he said particularly is right, but has nothing to do with us Russian speaking Jews. We have no issue to switch. Democrats are antisemites and anti Israel and no way we would vote for them. Leftist Jews are just “ strange “ jews or actually immoral seeing that Kamala supports antisemitism and they still voted for Kamala. I would love to talk to you and give you more honest outlook!!
Same here. Also Russian. Also voting republican. I think, we are a little bit like Cubans, who don’t believe “leftist pretty talk” because we know what is behind it. Also, it is frustrating to be dismissed by the non Russian American Jewish community. “What do these backward Soviet Jews know about American life”. I wish they gave a little credit to what we experienced in the Soviet Union. Far left and far right had been equally lethal for the Jews, but far left is hiding its antisemitism better.
I share your political views totally! However, some Russian-speaking Jews in US joined the dems, thinking they continue being liberals. Idolizing the West with its freedom, they can't believe Western press can lie the same way as Pravda did. To me, it was a shocking experience. But look at the Russian Jewish intelligencia, who used to be dissidents in Soviet Union. They are teaching in universities, and praising Kamala. They care about Ukraine, but not so much about Israel. It's very sad that we have sellouts or idiots (can't see another reason) among us.
Jews not loving Israel is very upsetting for me, as someone who has an extraordinarily strong Jewish identity. My Shabbat candles are already ready for Shabbat. I listen to scriptures and read them everyday. Multiple chapters! I love our Father's word so much. I attend services and celebrate all holidays and holy days, and often several times during the holiday. But here's the deal: I'm supposedly not ethnically Jewish. Regardless I love the Jewish people with all my heart. And it's none of my business how they feel about me. But not to be able to see Israel for what it is, is a terminal blindness. God open their eyes. Who the Jews vote for politically is close to irrelevant. The numbers are too small. Who the Jews vote for, spiritually, is a life and death question. I can understand that not every single person agrees that one has to vote a certain way in order to help Israel. There is plenty of confusion, for people who take drugs. And I'm not just talking illegal ones. Antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and other "helpers," have confused this generation almost beyond repair. Jewish people who partake in these legal psychotropic drugs, are probably in the majority of those who don't vote for the existential survival of Israel. Anyone who thinks I'm silly, needs to stop their drugs today. I guarantee they will vote differently in 2 years.
@@JackKosherDog My father’s side is Jewish but never raised in the faith and I’m not religious, never been to Israel, nor have I ever stepped in a synagogue yet I genuinely support Israel and the Jewish people!
Most Jews are probably not ethnically Jewish. DNA tests are illegal in Israel except by court order. You can read about that and about DNA studies of Jews on the web.
Praise God, and his blessings!! I can understand the problems, after so many years. I call myself, My Husband's gentile bride. Grafted into israel, through my jewish husband. I am teaching myself Hebrew, and strongly support, Israel. We are saving for another trip whan the war is over, to help rebuild war damaged homes , etc
Israel is going to be in for a surprise with Trump. Harris would definitely have been the best candidate for Israel. Trump is America First, not Israel first.
I can see that Israeli lobbyist have Australia--and Canada--in a death grip just like they have the United States. And on Britain and France too. None of these countries would be supplying Israel with weapons to commit the same crimes that we went to war with Germany about. American Jews are assimilated to the extent that I don't even know somebody is a Jew until I have known them for awhile. There is no divide between Jewish Americans and regular Americans, and I do not think they want to create a divide. The large majority of American Jews do not support Israeli nonsense, and Israel is the last place they'd want to move to. Israel is the most dangerous place in the world to be a Jew. It might be the most dangerous place in the world for non-Jews.
@jaxcrax9644 Trump has quite a team of pro Israel men & women-- Huckabee & Hegseth & Stefanik . Had Harris been elected, the 2 state delusion would have been forced. This would have been the end of Israel.
My reform temple didn’t indoctrinate me, but I also lived out more in the country, and not in a very Jewish area. Are reform temples in heavily Jewish areas indoctrinating Jews with self hate/leftist views? I could totally see that. Maybe we need new leadership in our temples…
Years ago, I met an interesting guy and he told me the following story. He was active in the Reform movement work on a new platform in the 1970s (Reform Judaism for Social Justice." The draft was ready and he started to edit. Something there made him uncomfortable: "Something was wrong." He reread. The same feeling. He started to think. And it hit him. One word was missing in the entire text. It was "God." He left Reform Judaism the same day.
Continued from my other comment below- even though I raised my daughter Jewish and deeply care about Israel, I worry about my daughter getting discriminated against in the workplace or not getting a fellowship. Sometimes I want her to hide her Jewishness and not wear a Star of David ring or post pictures of her wedding under the chuppah on Facebook. I also think life will be easier for future grandchildren if they are raised Christian here in America, though it would also make me sad. Even though her husband is Christian, I think she wants to raise her future children Jewish. I have a very conflicted feeling because I want her life and their life to be happier in this increasingly hostile environment. I want my grandkids to be safe. Personally, since Oct 7, I have felt different and depressed. When I pass a college aged kid, I think they are posting Free Palestine stuff or I will see an actress on TV who I used to like but don’t anymore because they supported P and bashed Trump. I lie in bed at night and worry about whether the hostages are too cold or too hot. When I have a good meal, I think about them being underfed and hungry. It just feels sad being Jewish. I also defend Israel daily by responding to anti Zionist posts too and what people and kids post is deeply disturbing.
Living with ideals and believing in SOMETHING is a great thing. Thank God our Israeli kids had to give years of their life in service to a cause greater than themselves! I totally relate to many of the things you said. When something is easier it is not necessarily better! Let your daughter trust her instincts. Life will not always be more comfortable but it will be more fulfilling!
@@keepussafeUSA my father had all of these feelings after the Shoa. He just wanted us to fit in and be “American”. To deny being Jewish even. He was so afraid for us. Nobody was to know. Religion killed, he told us. Somehow everyone knew and beat us up anyway. I always knew it was a mistake for others to get comfortable and display success and wealth openly.
The answer is not abandoning Jewishness, it's to speak out as you're doing on Facebook, to identify, to belong to your synagogue/community. It's to find a strong network of people who believe what you believe. Encourage your daughter to raise her child(ren) Jewish. I sing Hebrew tunes to my one and only grandson whose dad is Christian. Include Jewish holidays, Jewish symbols, Jewish books, Jewish experiences with your grandchild(ren). Don't doubt yourself so, you've succeeded with your daughter in that her neshama (soul) is Jewish! Kudos to you!
You are an exceptional person. Understand everything you say. Your daughter is a good person & needs respect. This world is once again dangerous. Keep safe.
Well, I'm just an n of 1, but I voted for Donald Trump, first time ever voting for a Republican as a secular American Jew. And yes, had Kamala chosen Shapiro as VP, I very well may have voted for Kamala. The anti-selection of Shapiro felt like confirmation that Kamala (and Joe Biden) and the Democrats at large, are very dismissive of American Jews and what we are experiencing. It was yet another slap in our collective face. So I rewarded Trump with my vote.
With regard to the Pew survey. I am a Jewish baby boomer and most of my Jewish boomer friends have grandchildren who are not following Judaism. The interfaith marriage rate among the unorthodox e is now 80% however in the PEW study it determined that many of these children have been raised as Jews. Not true! the question "are you raising your children as Jews" the answer in these interfaith spouses is "yes". But the question is a poor question because most answer without demonstrating "how are they being raised as Jews". I would follow up with a question" Do you have a Christmas Tree and celebrate Christmas. Any Jewish parent who says "yes" then disqualify their answer that they are raising their children as Jews! Percentages would be much less!
Sadly, you're correct. It is the same with their assertion that they are pro-Israel. Many sadly, are close to "Jews for peace" charmers. I once had a conversation with a young and wealthy medical specialist. I got angry and said: "You're not Jewish." He: "Look at my name - we are Jewish." Yes, this is a way to convince someone that he is Jewish. Sure, just like his assertion that he is pro-Israel, right before he ordered me (2nd gen. - father lost family) to serve ... the poor, poor, poor Palestinians.
I don't agree with you. I am of Soviet ancestry, and my husband is a Catholic. We're raising our kids Jewish (preschool at the shul, Shabat services, Jewish holiday celebrations). My husband does put up a Christmas tree, but due to my Soviet upbringing, I don't see it as a religious thing since I grew up with a New Year's tree in the USSR. It doesn't make me or my kids any less Jewish.
@@juliam248 Well, due to your Soviet upbringing you might not able to know how Jewish your kids are, just like you unable to see the difference between upbringing and "ancestry." You don't see a Christmas tree as a religious thing, but it doesn't mean that it isn't. There is reality and your "seeing" might mean much less than you think. How many other things "you don't see as?"
@anna-tn8mg how are my kids not Jewish? Their mother is Jewish (me), they are recognized as Jews by our shul, rabbi, and the congregation, do not exclusively practice any other religion, and they self- identify as Jews. That fulfills the requirement for them to be considered Jewish by any standard. If you think that only orthodox Jews are actually Jewish, maybe you are the one who can't "see."
Taiwanese American Jew here. Voted for President Trump 3 times. I fully support Israel and Bibi. Having grew up in Taiwan, I do not share many “ social ideologies “ with American born Jews who were raised by Marx ideologies parents and textbooks. Education matters, sources of early childhood knowledge matters, knowledge of world history of migration and wars matters.
Do you believe Palestinians should be expelled from the river to the sea? Or do you support the Law Of Return which is for Jews only be extended to non-jews.
@@everythingandmore5537 It’s Palestinian Arabs who wanted to expel Jews “from the river to the sea”. I support the Law of Return for Jews because Jews need it with all the antisemitism in the world. Israel is the only place that a Jew can be a majority and not feel they have to hide. Many countries, btw, have citizenship by descent: Italy, Ireland, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Germany. Also non-Jews can become Israeli citizens or permanent residents. Israel does take in non-Jewish immigrants. Although not common, some Palestinians have gained asylum in Israel: a gay man bc Palestinians persecute and murder LGBTQ, and a few who have voluntarily converted to Judaism or married Israeli citizens. Hamas terrorist leader Haniyeh’s sisters married Bedouin Israeli men and became Israeli citizens. Yep they are enjoying Israeli citizenship today! Unlike Saudi Arabia where you must be Muslim to be a citizen. Do you support Saudi Arabia?????
Everytime I see a politician support Israel on Fox, I send an email thanking him or her and telling them I am a J who voted R (most of the time it is a Republican who openly supports Israel). I think its important that Republicans know there are Js out there that appreciate and support them. I do this even if they aren't my state representative.
The majority of Jews in America have largely forgotten what their own history and religion is. The majority have been fellow travelers of the Democrat party having sworn loyalty to the DEI and CRT and have little knowledge of Israel or the practice of Judaism. These American Jews are reenacting what has happened before the present situation. Throughout Jewish history, there have been those Jews who continued to practice and those Jews who assimilated within the existing culture.
America is the only place that Jews can fully assimilate, seamlessly. I am 66 years old and I never saw any antisemitism or heard any negative talk about Jews until about a year ago. I am not even sure what I heard was anti-semitic or just the closest thing to it I ever head. A lot of Jews take up fully English last names, such as Davis and even Jones. I knew a guy who's last name was Davis for at least 5 years before I knew he was Jewish.
The US aid comes with too much cost and too many conditions that don’t allow Israel to win, ever. Hence, Israel absolutely doesn’t require American aid. If it does, please explain why. Israel requires a fair and unbridled cooperation with the US.
Being Jewish in America has unfortunately become a luxury, a privilege of wealth and affluence. It is a major factor in the increase of unaffiliated, often self-hating secularism. It contributes to a forced social integration and a greater loss of Jewish identity through poor Jewish education. Cultural Jewish identity does not necessarily equate religious identity. Israel should definitely consider free Hebrew language zoom online schools and reinstate mutually beneficial free extended stay with programs of part-time work / oulpanim at kibbutzim for youth and families, the way it did in the 70s. A shared language reinforces a sense of community and shared destiny with Israel. It is also a great option for gap years or study abroad. In contrast, $20,000 for one brief week Israel tourism visit at five star hotels sponsored by federations or reform synagogues are not for every families who are also concerned about the high cost of college for their kids in the US. Israel should not value the "American dream" more than its own.
The louder school in Romania Bucharest is charging €2000 a month for a child to attend a Jewish school Not many Jews, can't afford that kind of money so they Have Christian children instead of Jewish children only Christians who have money I have friends who tried to attend the Jewish school in Bucharest and have been denied because Of the lack of financial problems They have asked for help at the louder foundations in America and did not get any help. Did not even get an answer. So many children who are Jewish have to go to public schools in Romania But the lauder School was built for Jewish education and their are the problem starts
You can’t rely on exit polls at all. Most Jews probably did mail in voting. And many Jews that probably vote democrat automatically maybe didn’t vote…if they couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Kamala over these issues, but also won’t vote trump. So it would be the percentage of Jews that actually voted who voted for Kamala, not the percentage of Jews overall that voted for her. It could be only like 20 % of total Jews that actually voted democrat. You would need to asm every American Jew how they voted and if they voted, not through exit polls.
What about all of us Messianic Jews, we support Trump and Israel with all we have. Myself and many have Jewish blood, we were not raised Jewish but now follow Torah to the best of our ability & availability. Been in Israel 5 times and volunteered with the IDF. Israel is my home whether welcomed or not.
@@carrolcornish6273 I have Jewish ancestry through my father and I appreciate all who support Israel. I watch TBN, do you? Yair Pinto is great! A dedicated Israeli and Messianic Jew.
@ Yes, I watch Yair, JNS and many others, I see more and more messianic Jews than ever before and they seem very accepted in Israel. The Goy messianics not so much but soon I hope. Thank you for your reply.
I disagree with sending Jewish kids to Jewish schools because: 1. It deprives Christian kids of getting to know Jewish kids 2. Jewish parents won’t be at school board meetings fighting anti Israel indoctrination where it exists. I think that Jewish summer camps are a great idea. Perhaps Jewish parents that don’t work, or retired grandparents that are energetic could be volunteers at these camps to help bring down the cost. I
You are wrong. If you talk to the boomer generation, we all had parents deeply affected by WWII. Even in an interfaith family, there was deep PTSD even if no relative that they knew of killed in the camps. The Christian partner knew not to bring it up. No religion but Jewish culture and respect because there was acknowledgement that Christians had killed us. You are all wrong. Plus a person can become observant in adulthood.
@@ellencohen5085 Ah, I misunderstood. And yes, there is a problem with Yeshiva U. Several years ago, I spent some time on the Jerusalem Post site. There was a huge problem there with regular contributors, but at certain moment a new problem showed up - young blondes - either students or staff - who were penning op-eds or comments ordering Jews to serve the Palestinians and friends and pushing similar wisdom. Clearly illiterate and braindead.
I have to take exception in part about Jewish communities and those practicing their faith. In metropolitan Detroit there is a significant Orthodox community. They have taken over facilities that were once Jewish and are now so again. While biking I have encountered Jewish families walking to shul (I had to smile when I met a family with a pre-schooler wearing a Spider Man kippah.) I lived in Brooklyn for many years and when I returned to Detroit I looked out the window one day and saw three young men in black suits and hats and wearing tzitzits (tassels.) I couldn't help myself and I went out to greet them and joked that they made me nostalgic for Brooklyn. I see something that looks like a revival. I know things are complicated in Israel and America. I've been following the war news since October 7th 2023. I socialized and worked with and for Jewish people in New York publishing and as high school and college student as an orderly for primarily Jewish doctors. I feel grateful for the experience and the friendships. Anyway, my two cents...
Minute 51:37 , according to sikh sources, the duke of Wellington was of lubana heritage. Lubanas / labana/ lavana are indo-scythians originally specialised in trading salt. As such they developed skills in transporting bulk goods by land and sea, and also martial/military skills in order to protect their cargo. Jews were not the only traders in Europe with contacts in Asia! The difference is religion and assimilation over generations
Great conversation! This has been in the making for many decades now. Although I'm as irreligious as they come, I have an extremely strong sense of Jewish peoplehood. Sadly, for far too many Jews, they have seemingly traded in peoplehood for lib-left progressivism.
Timely, Jonathan. It's what makes Boston so scary for me. Being Jewish is literally in my genes.....the rare 100 percent Jew. My upbringing non-existent. It was sheer instinct in '67 when almost lost my life to a neo Nazi. Saudi grad student saved me and taught me my history. Nothing & no one comes between me and Israel.
@ “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion[b][c] is a fabricated text purporting to detail a Jewish plot for global domination. Largely plagiarized from several earlier sources, it was first published in Imperial Russia in 1903, translated into multiple languages, and disseminated internationally in the early part of the 20th century. It played a key part in popularizing belief in an international Jewish conspiracy.”
@ “World Jewry refers to all people who practice and believe in Judaism, wherever they live in the world. Jews consider themselves to be an am olam, a global people spread across the world. This idea is rooted in the Bible, such as in Isaiah 11:12, and is also repeated in Jewish liturgy.”
Thank you for the program, I enjoyed the topic. Here I'm in Northern Virginia, USA. I'm from the former USSR Jew, culturally Jewish. I have a hard time to find like minded Jewish community. There are many Synagogues around in the area but It's not for me. Still looking for community of secular Jews. Rosa
Well, there is a problem. Frankly, only the culturally Soviet with "Jewish blood," would be the right community. Frankly, how much anything Jewish is in your "culture" in 2024? Unless you're in the early stage of emigration when psychological needs dominate, you might do better by going beyond "culture" and start studying JEWISH history and yes, read the Hebrew Bible. You might find or create a community that would make more sense than the "cultural" one.
Здравствуйте, Роза. Я бы посоветовала найти Хабад , и там уже найти русскоговорящих евреев, которые, вполне возможно, как и вы не религиозные , но хотят быть причастными. Хабад замечательно умеет привлекать людей всех степеней религиозности , ненавязчтво дать место всем , при этом будучи абсолютно неоспоримо ортодоксальным.
@@anna-tn8mg Thank you for your suggestions! Just to make clear: I immigrated to the USA from Germany in 1976. Studying the bible is a capital idea which I'm considering. Best.
@@jennyv5901Jenny, thank you for your suggestion of Habad. There is a newly formed near me. They are very welcoming according to reviews. My dilemma: how I could go to the Shabbat services without praying? Rosa
❤ The Israeli government held accountable and responsibility for the welfare of it's people including the Gaza civilian 💖 not , never , never , never , never , never to the terrorists Hamas and Hezbollah group............. supported by IRAN ❤
The intermarriage rate for secular Jews under 40 is huge. Maybe 75%. If this isn’t discussed immediately in the interview, the less valid it will be. Waiting….
My son has lead close to 20 Birthright trips. There has been no accurate analysis of the long term influence this program has had on the young people who participate. But according to he says of the kids whom he maintains a connection to, it seems pretty unpromising. Most see it as a free trip, a great time with a good bit of meaning thrown in. But once back to the states, it becomes just another fun youthful adventure. Sorry to say, the general demographic numbers for Jews in America speak for themselves. I’m not buying your suggestions, as well meaning as they are. Aliyah remains the only concrete answer, because in Israel Jews marry Jews whether they are secular or religious. With all the problems here in Israel, we are the ones creating Jewish history. America is a beautiful country -Jews should love it and show appreciation to it, but it will eventually swallow most of us up.
If your Jewish and u don’t affiliate or keep the Jewish traditions you need to recognise that before you came to be - 3000 years of your family generation risked their life to pass down Judaism to the next generation and risked their life to be Jewish only to have you erase it by no longer passing down Judaism and marrying Jewish . It takes only one person to break the chain of what 3000 of risk and dedication . I can’t imagine how someone can be that selfish . Just saying
I think for "evangelicals" in general I think the younger generation tend to be less likely religious too similar to how younger Jews are now and assimilate more to a "secular" world which sadly is not good to "strong Israel" at the moment -- it is their choice sure but it is sad if American Jews don't hang on their ethnicity, because they will be a people who wouldn't have planted their foot in a homeland to establish their roots and embrace their original nationhood IMO.
I totally disagree with your conclusion and find it simplistic. More secular Jews often go to Israel too. We often feel very torn between the Republican support for Israel vs the other issues that affect us every day that are more supported by democrats. More Orthodox Jews don’t have this problem because they are more conservative politically anyways.
@petersanmiguel1468 If you want a little respect to yourself or your religion, please show respect in Hebrew/Jewish/Israeli related videos and don't do your missionary manipulations here ... For us Jews it's an insult that you try to do your missionary manipulations here ...
I think it’s important also to acknowledge that some of us Jews were becoming assimilated but this war (and the hate that followed) only strengthened our sense of identity. 💙🤍
Interesting but always sad when anti-Semitism brings us back, or makes us closer to our roots, rather than celebrating our amazing heritage and history.
My family and I voted for Trump. There was ,actually , no other choice for someone with at least little ability to think
I voted for Trump because he is less likely to support genocide.
Although I am not Jewish, Oct. 7th changed me. The up close and personal evilness that took place on that day shook me to the core. Then I saw the jubilation the perpetrators and other Gazans displayed over what they had done. I was stunned and could not understand. Then the hateful “protests” started. I started to look for answers as to how this could be happening. First I read Mosab Hansan Yusef’s book, it opened my eyes to see this was not about land. It was about an ideology of hatred that has been passed down through the generations. After that I found there was an enormous amount of information online. I found myself changed from a lifelong leftist into a strong Conservative. I can’t believe how naive I was. Today I am a strong supporter of Israel and am learning the history.
My father’s side is Jewish, but I was never raised in the culture although I was exposed to some holiday traditions. But never encouraged. My grandfather even spoke Yiddish. But typical of many NY Jews, my father was an atheist, socialist, and had a bit of that self-hate. I’ve had some Jewish friends but I have not really been part of any Jewish community. Despite that, especially since Oct 7, I have a deep caring for Israel and her people. And now I am a staunch supporter of Israel! I voted for Trump!
Yep, there's hope for American Jews ... some hope ... *we Israelis tend to see you as "lost" to the Collective suicide Progressiveness cult* good to know some escape ...
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Thank u!!!! This was amazing to hear. Lots of love from Israel.
My family was similar, My father was in WWII so we were always Zionists but not observant because of things he went through-PTS. He was an atheist too. I was violently shoved against the school lockers and had rocks thrown at me for having killed Christ-I could go on. But the point is that I always thought to myself, I can go to Israel. I can go to Israel. I still feel that way. They actually underestimate Jews like us. They think we aren’t loyal to Israel but you can be fiercely loyal without belonging to a temple, going to Israel, all of those things. I very much want to go to Israel. It upsets me that they dismiss people like us. We are not JINOs.
I live in LA. Russian Jews and Iranian Jews are a big % of the Jewish community. They are not very religious,but are strong supporters of Israel and against aniti semetisim.
Most of Jews from Soviet Union not involved in Jewish life but strongly support Israel and Republicans. Our life experience help us to understand in which directions our country is moving and we strongly oppose it. Some children of baby boomers were breinwashed in universities, but we are trying to fix it with grandkids...
@@yevgenyzlotchenko6275 I’m 65 and grew up around mostly liberal NYC Jews and most are now the ones posting anti-Trump stuff on FB. I honestly feel sorry for them. I first met Russian Jews when I was in Chicago and I hate to admit it was a new experience. They actually observed shabbat and sabbath. I had never met Jews like that LOL 😂! I had so much respect. One lady was a violin teacher. She was so nice!
Jewish ..Israeli American… from California. Voted for President Trump with my whole family . Also everyone I know in our community voted for President Trump
I voted for Trump and I am a strong Republican. Wake up Jewish brothers and sisters!
A Russian I met, told me that in Russia, there was a saying that a Dead Communist is the same as a Live Communist. He then said that a Dead Democrat is the same as a Live Democrat. At that time, I was wearing my red Trump 2024 cap. In Israel, a year ago, both Israelis and Americans would hug me when they saw my red Trump Cap! That was just before October 7. Israelis love Trump.
@@dovidholybrother7320 True but American Jews need to wake up!
I wish and you talk about US. Russian speaking Jews who came from USSR. Unfortunately we are not religious, but we belong to Reform Temple, kids went to Jewish camp. We are Jews, we are not Russian or Ukrainian!! Russian speaking Jews in all this states we are in many thousands!! AND WE VOTED OVER 75 percent voted for Trump and republicans!! You unfortunately did not say anything that in Democratic states if you admit that you voted for Republicans and professors YOU LOSE THE JOB, you get ostracized. We Russian speaking Jews very much care about Israel and another what BOTHER US A LOT THE DEMOCRATS AGAINST FREEDOM OF SPEECH!! We came here for many reasons and one of them big one it is freedom of speech!! I could write forever because what he said particularly is right, but has nothing to do with us Russian speaking Jews. We have no issue to switch. Democrats are antisemites and anti Israel and no way we would vote for them. Leftist Jews are just “ strange “ jews or actually immoral seeing that Kamala supports antisemitism and they still voted for Kamala. I would love to talk to you and give you more honest outlook!!
Same here. Also Russian. Also voting republican. I think, we are a little bit like Cubans, who don’t believe “leftist pretty talk” because we know what is behind it. Also, it is frustrating to be dismissed by the non Russian American Jewish community. “What do these backward Soviet Jews know about American life”. I wish they gave a little credit to what we experienced in the Soviet Union. Far left and far right had been equally lethal for the Jews, but far left is hiding its antisemitism better.
I share your political views totally! However, some Russian-speaking Jews in US joined the dems, thinking they continue being liberals. Idolizing the West with its freedom, they can't believe Western press can lie the same way as Pravda did. To me, it was a shocking experience. But look at the Russian Jewish intelligencia, who used to be dissidents in Soviet Union. They are teaching in universities, and praising Kamala. They care about Ukraine, but not so much about Israel. It's very sad that we have sellouts or idiots (can't see another reason) among us.
100% agree
100%
Totally understand your point about freedom of speech! Russian Jews are not naive suckers!
Jews not loving Israel is very upsetting for me, as someone who has an extraordinarily strong Jewish identity. My Shabbat candles are already ready for Shabbat. I listen to scriptures and read them everyday. Multiple chapters! I love our Father's word so much. I attend services and celebrate all holidays and holy days, and often several times during the holiday. But here's the deal: I'm supposedly not ethnically Jewish.
Regardless I love the Jewish people with all my heart. And it's none of my business how they feel about me. But not to be able to see Israel for what it is, is a terminal blindness. God open their eyes.
Who the Jews vote for politically is close to irrelevant. The numbers are too small. Who the Jews vote for, spiritually, is a life and death question. I can understand that not every single person agrees that one has to vote a certain way in order to help Israel.
There is plenty of confusion, for people who take drugs. And I'm not just talking illegal ones. Antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and other "helpers," have confused this generation almost beyond repair. Jewish people who partake in these legal psychotropic drugs, are probably in the majority of those who don't vote for the existential survival of Israel.
Anyone who thinks I'm silly, needs to stop their drugs today. I guarantee they will vote differently in 2 years.
@@JackKosherDog My father’s side is Jewish but never raised in the faith and I’m not religious, never been to Israel, nor have I ever stepped in a synagogue yet I genuinely support Israel and the Jewish people!
Most Jews are probably not ethnically Jewish. DNA tests are illegal in Israel except by court order. You can read about that and about DNA studies of Jews on the web.
Praise God, and his blessings!!
I can understand the problems, after so many years.
I call myself, My Husband's gentile bride. Grafted into israel, through my jewish husband.
I am teaching myself Hebrew, and strongly support, Israel.
We are saving for another trip whan the war is over, to help rebuild war damaged homes , etc
One of the problems about state subsidized schools is that there will be 10 muslim schools for every Jewish school.
Here in Australia, the jews are not as assimilated as the U.S.A.
That’s right! And we had a poll where 70% of Aussie Jews supported Trump
Israel is going to be in for a surprise with Trump. Harris would definitely have been the best candidate for Israel. Trump is America First, not Israel first.
I can see that Israeli lobbyist have Australia--and Canada--in a death grip just like they have the United States. And on Britain and France too. None of these countries would be supplying Israel with weapons to commit the same crimes that we went to war with Germany about. American Jews are assimilated to the extent that I don't even know somebody is a Jew until I have known them for awhile. There is no divide between Jewish Americans and regular Americans, and I do not think they want to create a divide. The large majority of American Jews do not support Israeli nonsense, and Israel is the last place they'd want to move to. Israel is the most dangerous place in the world to be a Jew. It might be the most dangerous place in the world for non-Jews.
@@jaxcrax9644 he’s america first meaning he supports American allies who protect America, hope that clears things up.
@jaxcrax9644 Trump has quite a team of pro Israel men & women-- Huckabee & Hegseth & Stefanik .
Had Harris been elected, the 2 state delusion would have been forced. This would have been the end of Israel.
The reform movement is a big issue
yes
My reform temple didn’t indoctrinate me, but I also lived out more in the country, and not in a very Jewish area. Are reform temples in heavily Jewish areas indoctrinating Jews with self hate/leftist views? I could totally see that. Maybe we need new leadership in our temples…
@ 100%. It’s not individual temples but more the movement itself
Years ago, I met an interesting guy and he told me the following story. He was active in the Reform movement work on a new platform in the 1970s (Reform Judaism for Social Justice."
The draft was ready and he started to edit. Something there made him uncomfortable: "Something was wrong." He reread. The same feeling. He started to think.
And it hit him. One word was missing in the entire text. It was "God."
He left Reform Judaism the same day.
@ good man! The reform movement isn’t Judaism- it’s leftism : the new religion
Continued from my other comment below- even though I raised my daughter Jewish and deeply care about Israel, I worry about my daughter getting discriminated against in the workplace or not getting a fellowship. Sometimes I want her to hide her Jewishness and not wear a Star of David ring or post pictures of her wedding under the chuppah on Facebook. I also think life will be easier for future grandchildren if they are raised Christian here in America, though it would also make me sad. Even though her husband is Christian, I think she wants to raise her future children Jewish. I have a very conflicted feeling because I want her life and their life to be happier in this increasingly hostile environment. I want my grandkids to be safe. Personally, since Oct 7, I have felt different and depressed. When I pass a college aged kid, I think they are posting Free Palestine stuff or I will see an actress on TV who I used to like but don’t anymore because they supported P and bashed Trump. I lie in bed at night and worry about whether the hostages are too cold or too hot. When I have a good meal, I think about them being underfed and hungry. It just feels sad being Jewish. I also defend Israel daily by responding to anti Zionist posts too and what people and kids post is deeply disturbing.
Living with ideals and believing in SOMETHING is a great thing. Thank God our Israeli kids had to give years of their life in service to a cause greater than themselves! I totally relate to many of the things you said. When something is easier it is not necessarily better! Let your daughter trust her instincts. Life will not always be more comfortable but it will be more fulfilling!
@@keepussafeUSA my father had all of these feelings after the Shoa. He just wanted us to fit in and be “American”. To deny being Jewish even. He was so afraid for us. Nobody was to know. Religion killed, he told us. Somehow everyone knew and beat us up anyway. I always knew it was a mistake for others to get comfortable and display success and wealth openly.
The answer is not abandoning Jewishness, it's to speak out as you're doing on Facebook, to identify, to belong to your synagogue/community. It's to find a strong network of people who believe what you believe. Encourage your daughter to raise her child(ren) Jewish. I sing Hebrew tunes to my one and only grandson whose dad is Christian. Include Jewish holidays, Jewish symbols, Jewish books, Jewish experiences with your grandchild(ren). Don't doubt yourself so, you've succeeded with your daughter in that her neshama (soul) is Jewish! Kudos to you!
You are an exceptional person. Understand everything you say. Your daughter is a good person & needs respect. This world is once again dangerous. Keep safe.
Well, I'm just an n of 1, but I voted for Donald Trump, first time ever voting for a Republican as a secular American Jew. And yes, had Kamala chosen Shapiro as VP, I very well may have voted for Kamala. The anti-selection of Shapiro felt like confirmation that Kamala (and Joe Biden) and the Democrats at large, are very dismissive of American Jews and what we are experiencing. It was yet another slap in our collective face. So I rewarded Trump with my vote.
With regard to the Pew survey. I am a Jewish baby boomer and most of my Jewish boomer friends have grandchildren who are not following Judaism. The interfaith marriage rate among the unorthodox e is now 80% however in the PEW study it determined that many of these children have been raised as Jews. Not true! the question "are you raising your children as Jews" the answer in these interfaith spouses is "yes". But the question is a poor question because most answer without demonstrating "how are they being raised as Jews". I would follow up with a question" Do you have a Christmas Tree and celebrate Christmas. Any Jewish parent who says "yes" then disqualify their answer that they are raising their children as Jews! Percentages would be much less!
Sadly, you're correct. It is the same with their assertion that they are pro-Israel. Many sadly, are close to "Jews for peace" charmers.
I once had a conversation with a young and wealthy medical specialist. I got angry and said: "You're not Jewish." He: "Look at my name - we are Jewish." Yes, this is a way to convince someone that he is Jewish. Sure, just like his assertion that he is pro-Israel, right before he ordered me (2nd gen. - father lost family) to serve ... the poor, poor, poor Palestinians.
One can be Jewish Christian.
I don't agree with you. I am of Soviet ancestry, and my husband is a Catholic. We're raising our kids Jewish (preschool at the shul, Shabat services, Jewish holiday celebrations). My husband does put up a Christmas tree, but due to my Soviet upbringing, I don't see it as a religious thing since I grew up with a New Year's tree in the USSR. It doesn't make me or my kids any less Jewish.
@@juliam248 Well, due to your Soviet upbringing you might not able to know how Jewish your kids are, just like you unable to see the difference between upbringing and "ancestry."
You don't see a Christmas tree as a religious thing, but it doesn't mean that it isn't. There is reality and your "seeing" might mean much less than you think.
How many other things "you don't see as?"
@anna-tn8mg how are my kids not Jewish? Their mother is Jewish (me), they are recognized as Jews by our shul, rabbi, and the congregation, do not exclusively practice any other religion, and they self- identify as Jews. That fulfills the requirement for them to be considered Jewish by any standard. If you think that only orthodox Jews are actually Jewish, maybe you are the one who can't "see."
Taiwanese American Jew here. Voted for President Trump 3 times. I fully support Israel and Bibi. Having grew up in Taiwan, I do not share many “ social ideologies “ with American born Jews who were raised by Marx ideologies parents and textbooks. Education matters, sources of early childhood knowledge matters, knowledge of world history of migration and wars matters.
Do you believe Palestinians should be expelled from the river to the sea? Or do you support the Law Of Return which is for Jews only be extended to non-jews.
@@everythingandmore5537 Hi Hamas
@@everythingandmore5537 These questions have nothing to do with what SHE talked about!
@@everythingandmore5537 It’s Palestinian Arabs who wanted to expel Jews “from the river to the sea”.
I support the Law of Return for Jews because Jews need it with all the antisemitism in the world. Israel is the only place that a Jew can be a majority and not feel they have to hide. Many countries, btw, have citizenship by descent: Italy, Ireland, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Germany.
Also non-Jews can become Israeli citizens or permanent residents. Israel does take in non-Jewish immigrants. Although not common, some Palestinians have gained asylum in Israel: a gay man bc Palestinians persecute and murder LGBTQ, and a few who have voluntarily converted to Judaism or married Israeli citizens. Hamas terrorist leader Haniyeh’s sisters married Bedouin Israeli men and became Israeli citizens. Yep they are enjoying Israeli citizenship today!
Unlike Saudi Arabia where you must be Muslim to be a citizen. Do you support Saudi Arabia?????
@joankahn these are the questions that US Jews wrestle with but Israeli Jews don't.
Everytime I see a politician support Israel on Fox, I send an email thanking him or her and telling them I am a J who voted R (most of the time it is a Republican who openly supports Israel). I think its important that Republicans know there are Js out there that appreciate and support them. I do this even if they aren't my state representative.
Rabid pro Israel Jews have always voted Republican. Richard Nixon was anti-semitic but he defined such Jews as "good Jews". That is on the tapes.
Such a bright man Thank you
The majority of Jews in America have largely forgotten what their own history and religion is. The majority have been fellow travelers of the Democrat party having sworn loyalty to the DEI and CRT and have little knowledge of Israel or the practice of Judaism. These American Jews are reenacting what has happened before the present situation. Throughout Jewish history, there have been those Jews who continued to practice and those Jews who assimilated within the existing culture.
America is the only place that Jews can fully assimilate, seamlessly. I am 66 years old and I never saw any antisemitism or heard any negative talk about Jews until about a year ago. I am not even sure what I heard was anti-semitic or just the closest thing to it I ever head. A lot of Jews take up fully English last names, such as Davis and even Jones. I knew a guy who's last name was Davis for at least 5 years before I knew he was Jewish.
The US aid comes with too much cost and too many conditions that don’t allow Israel to win, ever.
Hence, Israel absolutely doesn’t require American aid. If it does, please explain why. Israel requires a fair and unbridled cooperation with the US.
Being Jewish in America has unfortunately become a luxury, a privilege of wealth and affluence. It is a major factor in the increase of unaffiliated, often self-hating secularism. It contributes to a forced social integration and a greater loss of Jewish identity through poor Jewish education. Cultural Jewish identity does not necessarily equate religious identity. Israel should definitely consider free Hebrew language zoom online schools and reinstate mutually beneficial free extended stay with programs of part-time work / oulpanim at kibbutzim for youth and families, the way it did in the 70s. A shared language reinforces a sense of community and shared destiny with Israel. It is also a great option for gap years or study abroad. In contrast, $20,000 for one brief week Israel tourism visit at five star hotels sponsored by federations or reform synagogues are not for every families who are also concerned about the high cost of college for their kids in the US. Israel should not value the "American dream" more than its own.
It is sad that we are losing many unaffiliated Jews to intermarriage/assimilation. A very important discussion. Great show.
The louder school in Romania Bucharest is charging €2000 a month for a child to attend a Jewish school
Not many Jews, can't afford that kind of money so they Have Christian children instead of Jewish children only Christians who have money
I have friends who tried to attend the Jewish school in Bucharest and have been denied because Of the lack of financial problems
They have asked for help at the louder foundations in America and did not get any help. Did not even get an answer.
So many children who are Jewish have to go to public schools in Romania
But the lauder School was built for Jewish education and their are the problem starts
There should be a similar birthright program for Evangelicals. Their support is critical and we should develop it.
Well, I don't see how it can be "birthright."
You can’t rely on exit polls at all. Most Jews probably did mail in voting. And many Jews that probably vote democrat automatically maybe didn’t vote…if they couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Kamala over these issues, but also won’t vote trump. So it would be the percentage of Jews that actually voted who voted for Kamala, not the percentage of Jews overall that voted for her. It could be only like 20 % of total Jews that actually voted democrat. You would need to asm every American Jew how they voted and if they voted, not through exit polls.
Excellent conversation .
What about all of us Messianic Jews, we support Trump and Israel with all we have. Myself and many have Jewish blood, we were not raised Jewish but now follow Torah to the best of our ability & availability. Been in Israel 5 times and volunteered with the IDF. Israel is my home whether welcomed or not.
Some people may disagree with you theologically but that doesn't mean that they don't appreciate you!
@@carrolcornish6273 I have Jewish ancestry through my father and I appreciate all who support Israel. I watch TBN, do you? Yair Pinto is great! A dedicated Israeli and Messianic Jew.
@ Yes, I watch Yair, JNS and many others, I see more and more messianic Jews than ever before and they seem very accepted in Israel. The Goy messianics not so much but soon I hope. Thank you for your reply.
I disagree with sending Jewish kids to Jewish schools because: 1. It deprives Christian kids of getting to know Jewish kids 2. Jewish parents won’t be at school board meetings fighting anti Israel indoctrination where it exists.
I think that Jewish summer camps are a great idea. Perhaps Jewish parents that don’t work, or retired grandparents that are energetic could be volunteers at these camps to help bring down the cost. I
Interesting. Thank you
❤ God bless the US and all his Allies 💖❤
You are wrong. If you talk to the boomer generation, we all had parents deeply affected by WWII. Even in an interfaith family, there was deep PTSD even if no relative that they knew of killed in the camps. The Christian partner knew not to bring it up. No religion but Jewish culture and respect because there was acknowledgement that Christians had killed us. You are all wrong. Plus a person can become observant in adulthood.
Elliot Abrams! 🙏🙏
Please don’t forget to mention how outstanding Brandeis University and Yeshiva University are.
Brandeis? You must be kidding.
I mean Brandeis is an alternative to the Ivy League schools that are allowing antisemitism to run rampant
@@ellencohen5085 Ah, I misunderstood. And yes, there is a problem with Yeshiva U.
Several years ago, I spent some time on the Jerusalem Post site. There was a huge problem there with regular contributors, but at certain moment a new problem showed up - young blondes - either students or staff - who were penning op-eds or comments ordering Jews to serve the Palestinians and friends and pushing similar wisdom. Clearly illiterate and braindead.
I have to take exception in part about Jewish communities and those practicing their faith. In metropolitan Detroit there is a significant Orthodox community. They have taken over facilities that were once Jewish and are now so again. While biking I have encountered Jewish families walking to shul (I had to smile when I met a family with a pre-schooler wearing a Spider Man kippah.) I lived in Brooklyn for many years and when I returned to Detroit I looked out the window one day and saw three young men in black suits and hats and wearing tzitzits (tassels.) I couldn't help myself and I went out to greet them and joked that they made me nostalgic for Brooklyn. I see something that looks like a revival. I know things are complicated in Israel and America. I've been following the war news since October 7th 2023. I socialized and worked with and for Jewish people in New York publishing and as high school and college student as an orderly for primarily Jewish doctors. I feel grateful for the experience and the friendships. Anyway, my two cents...
Intermarriage is killing us. Even when the children are being raised Jewish, it’s often in a reform shul, and the non Jewish parent rarely converts.
Minute 51:37 , according to sikh sources, the duke of Wellington was of lubana heritage. Lubanas / labana/ lavana are indo-scythians originally specialised in trading salt. As such they developed skills in transporting bulk goods by land and sea, and also martial/military skills in order to protect their cargo. Jews were not the only traders in Europe with contacts in Asia! The difference is religion and assimilation over generations
Great conversation!
This has been in the making for many decades now. Although I'm as irreligious as they come, I have an extremely strong sense of Jewish peoplehood. Sadly, for far too many Jews, they have seemingly traded in peoplehood for lib-left progressivism.
Timely, Jonathan. It's what makes Boston so scary for me. Being Jewish is literally in my genes.....the rare 100 percent Jew. My upbringing non-existent. It was sheer instinct in '67 when almost lost my life to a neo Nazi. Saudi grad student saved me and taught me my history.
Nothing & no one comes between me and Israel.
Is there such a thing as World Jewry?
Yes
Yes, according to Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
But not according to us Jews.
If you believe in World Jewry, do you also believe in World Islam?
@ “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion[b][c] is a fabricated text purporting to detail a Jewish plot for global domination. Largely plagiarized from several earlier sources, it was first published in Imperial Russia in 1903, translated into multiple languages, and disseminated internationally in the early part of the 20th century. It played a key part in popularizing belief in an international Jewish conspiracy.”
@ “World Jewry refers to all people who practice and believe in Judaism, wherever they live in the world.
Jews consider themselves to be an am olam, a global people spread across the world. This idea is rooted in the Bible, such as in Isaiah 11:12, and is also repeated in Jewish liturgy.”
@@gunzel5126 I posted info but it was deleted. Google World Jewry…has nothing to do with that elders of zion nonsense!
Thank you for the program, I enjoyed the topic. Here I'm in Northern Virginia, USA. I'm from the former USSR Jew, culturally Jewish. I have a hard time to find like minded Jewish community. There are many Synagogues around in the area but It's not for me. Still looking for community of secular Jews.
Rosa
Well, there is a problem. Frankly, only the culturally Soviet with "Jewish blood," would be the right community. Frankly, how much anything Jewish is in your "culture" in 2024?
Unless you're in the early stage of emigration when psychological needs dominate, you might do better by going beyond "culture" and start studying JEWISH history and yes, read the Hebrew Bible. You might find or create a community that would make more sense than the "cultural" one.
Здравствуйте, Роза. Я бы посоветовала найти Хабад , и там уже найти русскоговорящих евреев, которые, вполне возможно, как и вы не религиозные , но хотят быть причастными. Хабад замечательно умеет привлекать людей всех степеней религиозности , ненавязчтво дать место всем , при этом будучи абсолютно неоспоримо ортодоксальным.
@@anna-tn8mg
Thank you for your suggestions! Just to make clear: I immigrated to the USA from Germany in 1976. Studying the bible is a capital idea which I'm considering.
Best.
@@jennyv5901Jenny, thank you for your suggestion of Habad. There is a newly formed near me. They are very welcoming according to reviews. My dilemma: how I could go to the Shabbat services without praying?
Rosa
❤ Free , Free , Free , Free the world 🌍 Hostage 💖 October 7 💖
❤ The Israeli government held accountable and responsibility for the welfare of it's people including the Gaza civilian 💖 not , never , never , never , never , never to the terrorists Hamas and Hezbollah group............. supported by IRAN ❤
The intermarriage rate for secular Jews under 40 is huge. Maybe 75%. If this isn’t discussed immediately in the interview, the less valid it will be. Waiting….
My son has lead close to 20 Birthright trips. There has been no accurate analysis of the long term influence this program has had on the young people who participate. But according to he says of the kids whom he maintains a connection to, it seems pretty unpromising. Most see it as a free trip, a great time with a good bit of meaning thrown in. But once back to the states, it becomes just another fun youthful adventure. Sorry to say, the general demographic numbers for Jews in America speak for themselves. I’m not buying your suggestions, as well meaning as they are. Aliyah remains the only concrete answer, because in Israel Jews marry Jews whether they are secular or religious. With all the problems here in Israel,
we are the ones creating Jewish history.
America is a beautiful country -Jews should love it and show appreciation to it, but it will eventually swallow most of us up.
Higher.
I mean the intermarriage rate of secular jews is higher than 75%
@@andrearabinovitch7186 True for some , indeed
It's a good thing the host speaks so slow. Otherwise, my puny brain would never be able to follow.
It can't.
But it can save the west.
If your Jewish and u don’t affiliate or keep the Jewish traditions you need to recognise that before you came to be - 3000 years of your family generation risked their life to pass down Judaism to the next generation and risked their life to be Jewish only to have you erase it by no longer passing down Judaism and marrying Jewish . It takes only one person to break the chain of what 3000 of risk and dedication . I can’t imagine how someone can be that selfish . Just saying
I think for "evangelicals" in general I think the younger generation tend to be less likely religious too similar to how younger Jews are now and assimilate more to a "secular" world which sadly is not good to "strong Israel" at the moment -- it is their choice sure but it is sad if American Jews don't hang on their ethnicity, because they will be a people who wouldn't have planted their foot in a homeland to establish their roots and embrace their original nationhood IMO.
I totally disagree with your conclusion and find it simplistic. More secular Jews often go to Israel too. We often feel very torn between the Republican support for Israel vs the other issues that affect us every day that are more supported by democrats. More Orthodox Jews don’t have this problem because they are more conservative politically anyways.
The survey was data driven, not anecdotal
To do what there? To lecture Jews? Or to subvert Israel?
Then I question your survey design or your assumptions
@@walwala78 Yes, JStreet and other charmers go to Israel too. The Israelis have trouble surviving their "visits."
Nc
Seek salvation from the Jewish Messiah:
John 1:1-14
John 3:16
Romans 10:9
@petersanmiguel1468 If you want a little respect to yourself or your religion, please show respect in Hebrew/Jewish/Israeli related videos and don't do your missionary manipulations here ... For us Jews it's an insult that you try to do your missionary manipulations here ...
No where in Hebrew scripture sources does G-d say he would send a man God idol human sacrifice calvary to die for others sins .
Nonsense
@@TzvookTthey are everywhere now messianic christian fraudulent movement also .
Sickening
@@TzvookTtoo sensitive.
@@Nudnik1 That part was redacted from the Torah.
I think it’s important also to acknowledge that some of us Jews were becoming assimilated but this war (and the hate that followed) only strengthened our sense of identity. 💙🤍
Interesting but always sad when anti-Semitism brings us back, or makes us closer to our roots, rather than celebrating our amazing heritage and history.
@@joankahns