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The ‘Zionism’ gap: What data really shows about Jews, Israel and Zionism today

JL;DR SUMMARY Amid growing concerns about American Jews, particularly younger ones, distancing themselves from Israel, data reveals that a deep emotional connection to Israel remains intact across all ages. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish Federations Of North AmericaZionismJewish StateAmerican JewsCommunity EngagementJewish UnityHillel The ElderDefinition CreepIntergenerational Relations

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United States
"At a moment when op-eds and headlines raise alarms that American Jews especially young Jews are turning away from Israel, the data tell a different story."
Israel
"Jews of all ages continue to feel deeply connected to Israel and to Israelis."
Canada
"North American Jews can be proud citizens of the United States and Canada while, at times, criticizing and even opposing their countries governments and policies."
Southern District, Israel
"As the ceasefire largely holds in Gaza, and the remains of the last hostage have been returned to his family for burial, we face a historic opportunity to strengthen Jewish unity once again."

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