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"Jews" instead of "Israeli"? Why?
Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin?
People from Iran who've immirgated to the U.S. call themselves Iranian-American (not Muslims). Chinese who've immirgrated to U.S. call themselves Chinese-American (not Buddhists). Irish who've immirgrated to U.S. call themselves Irish American (not Catholics). Why don't Israelis who immirgrate to the U.S. call themselves Israeli-American? They always refer to themselves as Jews.
Does that mean they are more religous than other religions? If so, why do the non-practicing Jews in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why?
Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?
People from Iran who've immirgated to the U.S. call themselves Iranian-American (not Muslims). Chinese who've immirgrated to U.S. call themselves Chinese-American (not Buddhists). Irish who've immirgrated to U.S. call themselves Irish American (not Catholics). Why don't Israelis who immirgrate to the U.S. call themselves Israeli-American? They always refer to themselves as Jews.
Does that mean they are more religous than other religions? If so, why do the non-practicing Jews in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why?
Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to ... S.
- [nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin?
- People from Iran who've immirgated to ...
- S.
- still call themselves Jews?
- Why?
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to ... in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why? Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?[/nq]
Part of it is that a good many Jews do not come from Israel. These Jews have religious or cultural relationships with other Jews and do
Part of it is that a good many Jews do not come from Israel. These Jews have religious or cultural relationships with other Jews and do
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin?[/nq]
As a Jew, and a non-believer at that, I can tell you I call myself one because, when the chips are down, and they come after us again, they'll certainly include me in the group, whether I'm from Israel or USA-born, atheist, Christian by choice, or Muslim
So why not make it easy for them?
Bob G
As a Jew, and a non-believer at that, I can tell you I call myself one because, when the chips are down, and they come after us again, they'll certainly include me in the group, whether I'm from Israel or USA-born, atheist, Christian by choice, or Muslim
So why not make it easy for them?
Bob G
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to ... in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why? Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?[/nq]
1. The vast majority of Jewish-American families emigrated fromGermany, Russia, and Eastern Europe.
2. In many of these families, "
1. The vast majority of Jewish-American families emigrated fromGermany, Russia, and Eastern Europe.
2. In many of these families, "
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin?[/nq]
We do refer to ourselves by our country of origin. It's nominally Yehudah, or Judah, and "Jew" comes ultimately from the name of that kingdom. (I say "nominally" because I look a lot more like an Eastern European than a Middle Easterner.) The Biblical kingdom of Israel comprised the tribes that were "lost".
We do refer to ourselves by our country of origin. It's nominally Yehudah, or Judah, and "Jew" comes ultimately from the name of that kingdom. (I say "nominally" because I look a lot more like an Eastern European than a Middle Easterner.) The Biblical kingdom of Israel comprised the tribes that were "lost".
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to ... in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why? Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?[/nq]
There surely can't be many people who have emigrated from Israel to the USA. I know many Jews in the UK and have never met one who prev
There surely can't be many people who have emigrated from Israel to the USA. I know many Jews in the UK and have never met one who prev
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to ... in the U.S. still call themselves Jews? Why? Are Israelis who've immigrated to the U.S. uncomfortable with identifying with Israel?[/nq]
The Israelis I know in this country don't hesitate to refer to themselves as Israeli. My sister-in-law is married to one, and I've met
The Israelis I know in this country don't hesitate to refer to themselves as Israeli. My sister-in-law is married to one, and I've met
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[nq:2]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin?[/nq]
[nq:1]As a Jew, and a non-believer at that, I can tell you I call myself one because, when the chips ... whether I'm from Israel or USA-born, atheist, Christian by choice, or Muslim So why not make it easy for them?[/nq]
I agree. As a Catholic and a non-believer at that, when the chips are down and they
[nq:1]As a Jew, and a non-believer at that, I can tell you I call myself one because, when the chips ... whether I'm from Israel or USA-born, atheist, Christian by choice, or Muslim So why not make it easy for them?[/nq]
I agree. As a Catholic and a non-believer at that, when the chips are down and they
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[nq:2]As a Jew, and a non-believer at that, I can ... or Muslim So why not make it easy for them?[/nq]
[nq:1]I agree. As a Catholic and a non-believer at that, when the chips are down and they come for us Catholics again, I want to make it easier for them.[/nq]
As a heretic, I'm not making it easier for anyone by standing near fire-wood.
Tony Cooper aka: tony (Email Removed)
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[nq:1]I agree. As a Catholic and a non-believer at that, when the chips are down and they come for us Catholics again, I want to make it easier for them.[/nq]
As a heretic, I'm not making it easier for anyone by standing near fire-wood.
Tony Cooper aka: tony (Email Removed)
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[nq:1]And when you get a feel for it, it's pretty easy to pick out the Israelis in a roomful of Jews.[/nq]
They're the ones with the automatic weapons?
They're the ones with the automatic weapons?
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[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to the U.S. call themselves Iranian-American (not Muslims).[/nq]
[nq:1]Does that mean they are more religous than other religions?[/nq]
I'm not sure about what happens now, but in the UK there was a time when anti Jewish stuff was racial discrimination and punis
[nq:1]Why do Jews refer to themselves as Jews instead of their country of origin? People from Iran who've immirgated to the U.S. call themselves Iranian-American (not Muslims).[/nq]
[nq:1]Does that mean they are more religous than other religions?[/nq]
I'm not sure about what happens now, but in the UK there was a time when anti Jewish stuff was racial discrimination and punis
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