Support for Israel isn’t a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds | National News

Support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

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