Shifting Jewish Identity: From People to Purpose

Published: June 14, 2011, 7 a.m.

Co-author of The Jew Within, Steven M. Cohen has a lot to say about shifting Jewish identity. While shared priorities -- protecting Israel, fighting anti-semitism, and preventing inter-marriage – were what strengthened the Jewish community in previous generations, today’s younger American Jews are searching for meaningful Jewish experiences. What that means and how it plays out is the topic of this talk by Cohen, Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Director of the Berman Jewish Policy Archive at NYU Wagner.