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Jewry in America is exceptional among the world’s Jewrys, much as the United States is an exceptional country. Jews won acceptance as fully equal citizens here earlier than elsewhere. They have been exceptionally successful in intellectual, business and political endeavors. The dominant ethos of American culture has been congruent with Jewish values. However, success here and in Israel seemingly undermines the conditions for survival, encourages intermarriage and cultural assimilation.
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Lipset, S.M. Some thoughts on the past, present and future of American Jewry. Cont Jewry 15, 171–181 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02986647
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