Introduction
The history of mixing different cultures and nations is essential for forming any state. This is especially important for the history of the United States, which has always been a melting pot for various peoples. Jews, like no other nation in history, faced the problems of the confrontation of different cultures. The beginning of the history of American Jews should be searched for in the 14th century, after the beginning of immigration from European countries (Efron et al. 14).
The persecution they faced in Europe forced them to seek a new place of residence. For some, it ended up being the United States. Nowadays, there are many settled Jews living in several major cities around the country, such as New York City (Wyman 15). Even though American Jews have managed to integrate into the local culture, they continue to retain several characteristic features, such as language, religion, and national holidays.
It is essential to mention that the approach to clarify the topic is a factual report. The paper will cover key points such as religious beliefs, economic well-being, and Jewish involvement in politics. It also considers family issues and the racial position of Jews in the United States. In addition, integrating Jews into American society is an essential issue that deserves consideration from the perspective of the policy of maintaining cultural and ethnic diversity. Therefore, readers will be interested in exploring this topic to understand Jewish life in the United States better.
Religious Recognition
Jews were capable of preserving their own culture and maintaining their religion while living in the United States. It is important to note that Sutiyevo immigration did not affect the Jewish way of life. According to Goldman, seven in ten Jews embrace their traditions, such as cooking Jewish food (100). Similar traditions are also common in their homeland. Simultaneously, they honor and preserve their own culture.
Cultural activities such as Passover are still kept up to date in the US Jewish communities. The attendance of these rituals marks their lifecycle passage, which is taken as a milestone. Other Jewish respondents who have intermarried give the information that they still participate in these activities (Warshawsky 353). In addition, Jews who have immigrated to the United States do not neglect religious rituals and observe them. Ownership of Jewish items is another essential part of their religion. Twelve in fifteen Jews stated they still own the menorah and a candelabra used to mark the eight days of their cultural festivals.
Economic and Well Among US Jews
Jewish community engagement in the international economy of the US has improved their living standard. It is significant to mention that Jews are satisfied with the income they receive from their work activities. US Jews are a relatively high-income community that favors the economy (Goldman 156); they earn much more than US households. In addition, the working class of the Jewish community is satisfied with the level of wages. Regardless of the gender or marital status of these people, the survey provides a positive result compared to the US adults (Warshawsky 358). Other studies reveal that US Jews mainly work in lucrative US companies (Goldman 156).
They can assess the company’s functioning and other activities due to the rights they enjoy. Moreover, their living standards are constantly improving because they are obtaining high positions in the public sector (Sandberg 27). A survey that was conducted stated that twelve percent of the Jews work in health care departments while others work in the recreation center and other work in education sectors. The opportunity to appreciate this service provided by the government recorded their recognition.
Political Affairs
In every state, citizens contribute to the development of the ruling government. The US has considered the rights of non-citizens (Goldman 94). Jews present in the United State have a right to decide the president of the state. In the United States Jews can also make political choices and join parties. In 2020, the poll shows that many Jews considered the Democrat party, while others gave credit to liberalism (Goldman 84).
Jews by religion and also Jews who are non-religious have stuck to one party since. Deciding where to lean on in political affairs also in Jews has due to favors provided during immigration to the United States (Warshawsky 359). They consider it a significant advantage in their life as it was not easy for them to enter the nation without a nationality. The survey from the recent studies gives a clear educational stand among the Jews (Warshawsky 350). Through the right to politics granted to them, they were provided the opportunity to express their views.
Marriage and Their Growth
Family matters have not only been among parents but have also been considered by the US Jewish community. Inheritance of family arrangements has been kept, and others shared with other half-cast communities (Sandberg 30). Intermarriage between the Jews and Americans has brought the growth of a generation that perceives the culture of real Jews in the state. However, in the United States Jews are recognized as an ethnic group, therefore they have the same rights as U.S. citizens. The researchers base their studies on the existence of recognition of Jews in America for their mixed marriages (Goldman 245).
Their populations in America have increased drastically as their marriage is recognized. This study has revealed that in years back there were lower rates of intermarriage among them (Goldman 245). The rates are increasing several times over in order to integrate into the modern world. They are attempting to expand their population as much as possible, which has changed, as was customary in the past.
Race Identity
In recent decades, Jews were considered an unproductive group, but now there is no such bias. Many had to suffer non-recognition, but over the years, the community became considered valuable to the community (Sandberg 28). Jews community has been identifying and hence feel a sense of belonging in the United States. The services used by white Americans are also available to the Jewish community. The younger generation that is growing has similarities with whites and therefore, they are able to have the right to an equal life (Warshawsky 367). Jews by religion and the non-Jews have been provided these services and have maintained their health. Thus, they maintained their growth and standard of living.
The Jewish community also in America were taken into consideration by the then ruling government. Their race or nationality do not possess any belonging to some activity from the national government. For the Jews community, their arrival in the United States did not bring any negative perception from the government (Sandberg 26).
Their racial background was considered in the government and in the service that a citizen of this country had to have. In addition, their behind was considered which also impacted the functioning of the government (Sandberg 27). Economic impact has changed due to their support as they are involved in country development. Their presence has led to growth in different technologies in the United States. Many ideas have erupted from this jews American which has provided the superiority development of the United States (Sandberg 26). Self-services that are being channeled by this community have changed the life of many white Americans.
Security Setting
World wars and religious unrecognition by other nations led to immigration of the Jews from their original homeland. The Jews who landed in America were better preserved and still live in the region today (Efron et al. 34). They enjoyed the right to safety unlike those who live in their original homeland. However, the invasion of the Sunday keeping law community undermined their religion and safety and they had to satisfy their stay in another world. The study revealed that a larger percentage of Jews have settled in these regions and can perform their normal activities without discrimination (Warshawsky 369). The American whites defined their existence and enabled them to implement beliefs and practices.
Support from the immediate surroundings is also a portrait of the present time in providing security for the Jewish community. Jews who lived in unsafe neighborhoods were provided with new housing by the government and well-intentioned individuals. This created a strong bond between the Jewish American and the American community (Warshawsky 369). Unlike other countries, race from another country does not become important to the national government. The government fights for the daily lives of its citizens without recognizing the supremacy of any race over another nation (Warshawsky 368). The Jewish community has enjoyed this right which has also accounted for their living standard in the United States.
The Jewish community is experiencing powers like any other citizen. The unity among them and the neighborhood has reduced antisemitism among them. In the past, many Jews had no access to even synagogue due to security purposes (Goldman 240). This was a sign of powerlessness but the idea was changed due recognition by the community. At this time, every Jew has the right to access and perform their activities without fear. Antisemitism has been addressed and continues to be ongoing in everyday activities in the US.
Relationship State
It is essential to note that the relationship between Americans and Jews is based on mutual respect for the identity of each person. Jewish communities are experiencing since of originality in the United States (Wyman 6). The ruling government recognizes their homeland and values their present. In surveys conducted Jewish Americans have a close relationship with their original homeland. The rights Jews in Israel are entitled to are related to Jews in America (Efron et al. 10).
Leaders of both countries have close relationships and hence have improved the recognition of these people. Additionally, most of the group demonstrates a sense of their originality and realizes their feeling through the presence of a leadership representative in the government.Their leaders aired out their problem in the American state which is also considered in their homeland (Warshawsky 371). Both countries are making the right arrangements to support their stay in the United States. This duty of care is connected to their homeland. This is why many Jews feel recognized and have a sense of their uniqueness.
Conclusion
Jews citizenship in America has drastically increased due to their recognition. American Jews have many of the same rights as American citizens. Religion describes the way a human believes and depicts the nature of his understanding. In addition, Jews have the right to religion and to practice all their customs. In political affairs, the Jews are recognized as the original citizens of this nation. Jews immigration to the US has been recognized and has developed a positive way of life in the US.
They have the right to decide leaders to lead and who can represent them. Moreover, the security of the Jews was also taken into consideration. All citizens of the United States are entitled to their safety independent of race. The US relationship with Israel depicted a sense of belonging among the American Jews. Matters concerning their stay are discussed in both the US and also in Israel. Their recognition of their presence has enhanced their way of life and even their population. Government activities and sharing of resources involved them. This is facilitated by the fact that Jews contribute positively to the government.
These conclusions I have reached on the basis of surveys of Jews about their lives in the United States. Moreover, this has also been affected by the public recognition of Jewish identity and need in the United States, such as elections to public office and the granting of leadership positions. In addition, the sociocultural rights provided to Jews also demonstrate their equal status in the United States.
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