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Following the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel, some American Jews, like Heather Kafetz, have felt a stronger connection to their faith, leading to increased participation in Jewish community activities and support for Israel. While some Jews have protested Israel's military actions in Gaza, others have embraced their religion and Israel for the first time, with a reported rise in synagogue attendance and pro-Israel events. This renewed interest in Judaism has led to increased demand for religious items and a surge in applications from American citizens to emigrate to Israel, presenting both opportunities and challenges for American Jewish communities. [Extracted from the article] |
