American Jewish Population Trends Show Declining Numbers and Growing Ultra-Orthodox Share
A report describes a declining overall population and rising ultra-Orthodox share among American Jews. The changes are projected to affect community wealth and influence.
finance.yahoo.comThe article links these demographic shifts to potential reductions in community wealth and influence. The model guiding Israel-Diaspora relations over the years has Israel as the plucky younger brother, trying to make his way in the world with the help of his older, richer and more powerful sibling in America.
American Jews are wealthy, politically influential and fully identified with Israel and the Zionist project, and will always be, or so it has been assumed. The report notes that Israel is more dependent than ever on America. It presents the demographic changes as a source of concern for future relations.
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Community wealth and influence may decrease according to the report.
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