01-02-2019, 02:51 PM
Aways back I was teaching an adult education class on living a Jewish life in the modern world. When I asked who would say they are a Jewish American, everyone raised their hands. When I asked who would say they are an American Jew, everyone raised their hands. When I asked those in attendance which they were, if they had to choose either or, there was some initial confusion as to the difference.
Once I explained how I was using the terms it lead to some interesting conversation.
I realize that we have folks from all around the globe who are... or will be.... members of the forum so feel free to substitute some other country, but here is the question.
Are you a Jewish American or an American Jew?
Once I explained how I was using the terms it lead to some interesting conversation.
I realize that we have folks from all around the globe who are... or will be.... members of the forum so feel free to substitute some other country, but here is the question.
Are you a Jewish American or an American Jew?
בקש שלום ורדפהו