Not so long ago Yordim were embarrassed to define themselves as Yordim, they always claimed that they were only temporarily in Chutz La'artetz but were planning to return - now it looks like they are trying to embrace an Israeli-American culture.
Secondly, they are looking to embrace an Israeli (not Jewish) culture, consisting of Falafel, Friday newspapers, and the Hebrew Language - sounds like a very vague identity to pass on to the next generation, much less than other ethnic groups have in America.
Thirdly, describing Israel as their old homeland and America as the new seems so backwards.
To maintain an Israeli identity, Israelis in the US should be encouraged to identify with local Jewish and Zionist communities, be part of the Jewish Nation, and encourage their kids to return to Israel, not only to visit Saba and Savta, but to regard Israel as their home. Although this video seems to be looking in the opposite direction.
ow - that is surprising on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteNot so long ago Yordim were embarrassed to define themselves as Yordim, they always claimed that they were only temporarily in Chutz La'artetz but were planning to return - now it looks like they are trying to embrace an Israeli-American culture.
Secondly, they are looking to embrace an Israeli (not Jewish) culture, consisting of Falafel, Friday newspapers, and the Hebrew Language - sounds like a very vague identity to pass on to the next generation, much less than other ethnic groups have in America.
Thirdly, describing Israel as their old homeland and America as the new seems so backwards.
To maintain an Israeli identity, Israelis in the US should be encouraged to identify with local Jewish and Zionist communities, be part of the Jewish Nation, and encourage their kids to return to Israel, not only to visit Saba and Savta, but to regard Israel as their home. Although this video seems to be looking in the opposite direction.