A significant generational chasm has emerged among Jewish adults in the United States regarding the centrality of Israel to their religious identity, a new poll reveals. While older Jewish Americans often view support for Israel as a core component of their faith, younger generations are increasingly prioritizing other forms of connection, such as celebrating Jewish holidays.
This divergence, highlighted by an AP-NORC poll, suggests that the differing perspectives on Israel’s actions since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza extend beyond political affiliations into the very fabric of religious identity.
