Jewry

American  

[joo-ree] / ˈdʒu ri /

noun

plural

Jewries

1. the Jewish people collectively.

2. a district inhabited mainly by Jews; ghetto.

3. Archaic. Judea.

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Jewry British  

/ ˈdʒʊərɪ /

noun

1. 1. Jews collectively

   2. the Jewish religion or culture

2. archaic (sometimes found in street names in England) a quarter of a town inhabited by Jews

3. (in some anti-semitic literature) the Jews conceived of as an organized force seeking world domination

4. archaic the land of Judaea

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Etymology

Origin of Jewry

1175–1225; Middle English jewerie < Anglo-French juerie ( Old French juierie ), equivalent to ju Jew + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

"His visit will lift the spirits of a pained community," said Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the community's peak body.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

For weeks, Mamdani has been meeting with constituents and leaders from every sector of New York Jewry to alleviate their concerns about his support for their safety and wellbeing.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

As their coffins rested in the hearse, we began to sing “Am Yisrael Chai,” the anthem of the Soviet Jewry movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

It is also the anniversary of Kristallnacht, heralding the near destruction of European Jewry in 1938.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

“There is only one Jewry left now in the world,” he said softly, staring up at the ceiling.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok