Some American Jews are Scared Enough to Hide Their Religion

Some American Jews are Scared Enough to Hide Their Religion
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If you have decided not to wear a kippah in public, or maybe covered it with a hat, or not worn a Star of David or chai symbol around your neck, or tucked them in your shirt so that they cannot be seen, you are not alone.

Nearly one-third of American Jews recently surveyed by the American Jewish Committee said that they “have avoided publicly wearing, carrying or displaying things that might help people identify them as Jews.” One-quarter said that they “avoid certain places, events, or situations at least some of the time out of concern for their safety or comfort as Jews.”

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