The “Jewish identity = Israel + antisemitism” equation doesn’t seem to work so well anymore, for many, antisemitism is a “downer.” Rather than inspire Jewish commitment, often it turns people off.
Irish Jew Raphael Siev who is part of Ireland's dwindling Jewish community is seen reading a book in this photo taken on March 2, 2003(photo credit: REUTERS/PAUL MCERLANE)ByDORON KORNBLUTH
