: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
also
: being a Jew
Jewishly
adverb
Jewishness
noun
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Faith and gratitude guided Holocaust survivor’s life For Bienstock’s longtime service and contributions to the Jewish community, Temple Israel recognized him with its prestigious Shofar Award.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The name is a reference to a Jewish settlement that existed in the area until Israel withdrew its soldiers and civilians from Gaza two decades ago.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
But outside this small group of students, Jewish students can feel relatively safe on the campus.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The next several years would mark one of the darkest times in human history, both for Lowell and millions of other Jewish people around the world.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The name is a reference to a Jewish settlement that existed in the area until Israel withdrew its soldiers and civilians from Gaza two decades ago.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
But outside this small group of students, Jewish students can feel relatively safe on the campus.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The next several years would mark one of the darkest times in human history, both for Lowell and millions of other Jewish people around the world.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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“Jewish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jewish. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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