Who are the Jewish People, really? With only 15 million Jews worldwide, opinions about them are plenty, but understanding is rare. Because beyond the stereotypes and assumptions, there’s a rich diversity within Judaism that defies simple categorization. Here are 5 surprising facts about Jewish identity – including unique cultural practices, diversity of physical appearance, the importance of debate in shaping Jewish beliefs, and why “conversion” is less about changing beliefs and more about joining a family connected across both time and space.
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