Jewish
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews or Judaism.
Jewish customs.
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Informal. Yiddish.
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Etymology
Origin of Jewish
1540–50; Jew + -ish 1; compare Old English iudēisc < Late Latin iudē ( us ) Jew + Old English -isc -ish 1
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It was in this context that Gershom Scholem, who had worked beside her at Jewish Cultural Reconstruction, accused her of lacking ahavat Yisrael—love for the Jewish people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Mr. Meyer’s recovery of Arendt’s work within Jewish institutions is meant partly to answer those who accused her of indifference to Jewish fate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Despite generous overtures to Stevens and assurances to the Jewish community El-Sayed made in remarks on Wednesday morning after the race was called, there are intraparty divisions left to heal.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
It is understood the party has now offered the Board, as well as the Jewish Leadership Council and the Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, a meeting with Bonehill-Pain so they can discuss their concerns directly.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Anyhow, it’s a lot about Jewish stuff and it’s really interesting and also sad. I’m learning a lot.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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