assimilation

The global proportion of Jews living in Europe is as low as it was 1,000 years ago. And the future there doesn’t look bright.

Rising rates of intermarriage, a low reproductive rate and high levels of anti-Semitism are chipping away at the continent’s Jewish population, a landmark demographic study has found.

Ideas

College doesn’t turn Jews away from Judaism

Higher education may actually promote increased Jewish connectivity, writes a research director at Jewish Federations of North America.

First Person

I celebrate Hanukkah — but here’s why I love Christmas

Spare me your Chrismukkah and your Hanukkah bush, and let me culturally enjoy the most wonderful time of the year the way America clearly wants me to.