We are Jewish. What does that mean? Does it mean that we are good people? That we follow Jewish law, keep kosher, or shabbat? Does it mean that we have Jewish mothers? Or know Jewish history? One of the many beauties of Judaism is that there is no real definition. We adhere to it in whatever way we feel that the religion and culture will positively impact our lives the most. Being a part of Am Yisrael means that we can connect the Jewish people from all around the world in the same way simply because we are Jewish. Our unfortunate past is what unites us together today. We feel the need to unite together to fight against future threats. Being a part of Am Yisrael means that we are connected to the international jewish community, and therefore must do our part for both Israel as well as for improving our Jewish community in America. We must be proud and embrace both our culture and people with open arms and unite in order to protect both our
I completely agree with you Careen. For me the biggest part of Am Israel is the community. From ultra- orthodox to Reform we are all connected through are past. Now some people may say Reform has lost the religious side of Judaism but that doesn't change that fact they we are all a part of the Am Israel nation.
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