Jewish Identity and Diaspora: A Comparative Analysis of Israeli and American Jewish Communities

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the Jewish identity and diaspora: a comparative analysis of Israeli and American Jewish communities. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The comparative analysis of Israeli and American Jewish communities' highlights nuanced differences in Jewish identity. Israelis tend to emphasize a nationalistic identity, while American Jews lean towards a more diverse understanding. Despite variations, fostering dialogue is recommended to strengthen a shared sense of identity Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social identity theory, transnationalism theory & acculturation theory may be used to anchor future studies on the Jewish identity and diaspora: a comparative analysis of Israeli and American Jewish communities. Community organizations and educational institutions can leverage findings from comparative analyses to develop culturally sensitive programming that caters to the diverse needs of Israeli and American Jewish populations. Policymakers should consider the implications of comparative analyses for crafting inclusive policies that recognize and respect the unique identity profiles of Israeli and American Jews.