Being a Jew after World War II: What it means to be Jewish in America today

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

7 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

02/20/2009

Category :

Social studies

Sub category :

Sociology

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Summary :

Introduction.
Religion.
1. Evolution of the laws and practices in Judaism.
2. Three prominent movements in America today.
3. The orthodox people.
4. The Hasidim.
5. The conservative movement.
6. Humanistic Judaism.
The Jewish identity.
1. The Jewish people and the Jewish religion.
2. The non-Jews.
3. A land for the Jewish people in the State of Israel.
4. Zionism in America.
5. Marriage to another Jew.
Conclusion.
Works cited.

Abstract

Judaism as an identity has become a different concept than Judaism as a religion. Skepticism has formed as a result of advances in science and industrialization, and religion has changed. Judaism is unique in its definition of what makes one jewish: rather than being based on belief and practice, it is based primarily on descent. To say that you are jewish could mean that you practice the jewish religion. However, it could also mean that you trace your heritage to jewish roots, and identify with the culture of the jewish people.The laws and practices of Judaism have evolved throughout history. As a group that has long been without a homeland, jews have been forced to learn to adapt and grow in the communities in which they live and raise their families. The way in which one practices their religion is often based on influences around them and on what they decide their fundamental values and beliefs are.