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[[File:Welcome_to_the_land_of_freedom.png|left|thumb]] [[File:David_Levy_Yulee_-_Brady-Handy.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Winston_Churchill_and_Bernard_Baruch_talk_in_car_in_front_of_Baruch's_home,_14_April_1961.jpg|thumb]] [[File:American_Jews_by_state.svg|left|thumb]] '''American Jews''', also known as '''Jewish Americans''', are [[Americans]] who are [[Jews]], either by [[religion]], [[ethnicity]], or [[nationality]]. The [[Jewish community]] in the [[United States]] is composed primarily of [[Ashkenazi Jews]], who descend from [[diaspora]] populations of [[Central Europe]] and [[Eastern Europe]] and make up about 90% of the American Jewish population.

Most American Jews are [[United States|U.S.]] citizens, with a significant proportion being [[immigrants]] from other countries or the descendants of immigrants. The American Jewish community has played a significant role in American history, contributing to a wide range of fields including the arts, science, politics, law, and business.

==History==
The history of American Jews dates back to the late 16th century, with the arrival of [[Sephardic Jews]] who fled the [[Inquisition]] in [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]. However, the largest waves of Jewish immigration to America occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily from Eastern Europe. These immigrants fled economic hardship and increasing [[antisemitism]] and sought a better life in the New World.

During [[World War II]], the American Jewish community was active in efforts to rescue Jews from the [[Holocaust]]. Post-war, the United States saw another wave of Jewish immigrants, including survivors of the Holocaust and those fleeing communist regimes in Eastern Europe.

==Demographics==
According to the Pew Research Center, there are approximately 7.5 million Jews in the United States, making up about 2% of the total U.S. population. The largest Jewish communities are found in [[New York City]], [[Los Angeles]], and [[Miami]], but there are significant Jewish populations in many other cities across the country.

==Religion and Culture==
Jewish religious life in America is diverse, with the major denominations being [[Reform Judaism]], [[Conservative Judaism]], and [[Orthodox Judaism]]. There is also a significant number of Jews who identify as [[Secular Jews|secular]] or [[Cultural Judaism|cultural]] Jews, participating in Jewish cultural practices without adhering to religious beliefs.

American Jews have contributed significantly to American culture, in fields such as literature, music, cinema, and cuisine. Jewish holidays, such as [[Hanukkah]], [[Passover]], and [[Yom Kippur]], are observed by many American Jews, and have become part of the broader American cultural landscape.

==Challenges and Issues==
The American Jewish community faces several challenges, including [[antisemitism]] and the need to balance tradition with modern American life. The rise of antisemitic incidents in recent years has raised concerns about safety and security for Jewish institutions and individuals.

There is also an ongoing debate within the community about the nature of Jewish identity, the relationship with [[Israel]], and the future of Jewish life in America. These discussions reflect the diversity and dynamism of the American Jewish community.

==Notable American Jews==
American Jews have made significant contributions to all aspects of American society. Notable figures include [[Albert Einstein]] in science, [[Steven Spielberg]] in film, [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] in law, and [[Bob Dylan]] in music. These individuals, among many others, have left an indelible mark on American culture and history.

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