Religion, Culture and Identity in Jewish America: Demographic Studies Show that Religion is Key to Jewish Identity
While some have debated the primacy of religion, culture, ethnicity and other factors in forging a strong Jewish identity, Professor Chaim Waxman conclusively demonstrates that Jewish identity in America is stronger, more vibrant and more durable amongst those who practice traditional Judaism.
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| Topics: | Judaism, Jewishness; Jewish Identity |
Chaim I. Waxman is professor emeritus of Sociology and Jewish Studies at Rutgers University. He is the author of many important books and articles and is a Senior Fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute as well as a Research Fellow at the Harry S. Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace, Hebrew University. During January-March 2013 he was a Dorset Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
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