The State of American Jewry: New Insights and Scholarship: 6 (Jewish Studies in the Twenty-First Century)

An overview of the new American Jewish landscapeAmerican Jewry is currently experiencing conspicuous and dramatic change.While Jews first came to America almost 400 years ago, the turn of the twentieth century saw a widespread integration of Judaism into American culture.Yet, over the past few decades, several of its familiar features have changed, including its religious and organizational structure, the extent to which Jews of color are integrated into the community, how the relationship with Israel has evolved, and its approaches to gender roles and the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring up-to-date and groundbreaking additions by a powerhouse group of experts on various aspects of contemporary Judaism, The State of American Jewry describes the current nature of American Jewish life.Jews have repeatedly seen themselves on the verge of disappearing, leading to innovative responses and adaptations to the changing world around them.This volume examines the increasing diversity of the Jewish pe