Support for Israel is less important for younger Jewish Americans, AP-NORC poll finds

AP Poll Jewish Age Divides - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

That suggests the generational divide on Israel’s actions since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war in Gaza extends beyond politics to religious identity.