For many past generations, Jewish peoplehood meant something very clear: a shared history, shared destiny and bonds that stretched across the world. Whether a Jewish person lived in Israel, the United States or anywhere else, they felt they were part of one family.
Looking around today, it’s not clear that definition holds anymore. In fact, the Jewish people are heading toward something like a divorce—a split between those who call themselves “Jewish,” but whose values and loyalties are increasingly at odds with each other.
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