Sorry, never met one that identified as one, so I’m on the outside of that, & I’m not the one dividing Jews from “Real” Jews, so I’m still waiting for your definition.
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I wouldn’t know a Jewish person from anyone else (& probably the reason I think I haven’t met one though I probably have), so I’m not the one sub-categorizing without defining what that means.
What’s a Jew vs a “Real” Jew anyway?
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What is a secular Jew? Judaism is a religion. If they ain't part of the religion they are not a Jew.
Same way Secular Catholics or Secular Hindus don't exist.
While religion plays a significant role in Israeli society, a substantial portion of the population, including a large percentage of Israeli Jews, identify as secular or not religious.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Secular Identity:
In 2022, 45% of Israeli Jews self-identified as "secular," while 10% identified as ultra-orthodox (Haredi).
Traditional Religious Worship:
33% of Israeli Jews over the age of 20 practice "traditional" religious worship.
Religious Identity:
12% of Israeli Jews identify as religious or orthodox, including religious Zionists.
Arab Israelis:
Among Arab Israelis, a significant majority are Muslims, with smaller percentages identifying as Druze or Christian.
Complex Jewish Identity:
Jewish identity in Israel is a complex blend of religious and ethnonational identity, with many secular Jews seeing themselves as Israeli first and Jewish second.
Irreligion:
Some 20% of Israeli Jews do not believe in a deity, and some 15% claim to observe no religious practices.
Zionism:
The Zionist movement, which led to the creation of the state of Israel, was
predominantly secular and focused on granting Jews the capacity to be masters of their own fate.