Jewish Identity and Our American Moment

The commentary explores Jewish identity through the narratives of Abraham and Isaac, emphasizing the dual role of Jews as strangers and neighbors in society, particularly in the context of American history and current challenges.

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A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion

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Belief in G-d

We are all equal in the eyes of God. Equal but not the same.

Equal but different

— Dennis Prager

Unlike Christianity and Islam, which are religions only, Judaism is both a religion and a people. Jewish beliefs do not determine who is a Jew.

The most important leap of faith we humans must make is not just believing that God exists, but

And what does Abraham teach? Not blind obedience to authority, but critical engagement with justice itself, asking “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do justly?” (Genesis 18:25).

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