Jewish holidays
Coverage of Jewish holidays in the Nexus archive.
- Support for Israel is less important for younger Jewish Americans, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that Jewish adults in the U.S. aged 45 and older view support for Israel as a key part of their religious identity, while younger Jewish adults prioritize other forms of connection, such as celebrating Jewish holidays.
- Support for Israel is less important for younger Jewish Americans, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that younger Jewish Americans prioritize celebrating Jewish holidays over supporting Israel as part of their religious identity, contrasting with older Jewish adults (ages 45+) who view Israel support as central to their Jewish identity. The generational divide extends to views on Israel's actions since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack, with younger religious Jewish adults emphasizing holidays more than support for Israel.
- Royal commission into Bondi shooting says gun reform should be prioritised
A royal commission's interim report following the Bondi shooting recommends prioritizing gun reform and extending policing arrangements for Jewish holidays to other high-risk events.