Jews have had to carry around their own sense of self in a carpet bag and I think perhaps too much emphasis might be being put on nationality and on the other hand patriotism, that sort of thing. Janet Suzman bagcarpetcarry Change image and share on social
Jews have long experience with Christians who have tried to help us in putting our Judaism behind us. David Novak christianexperiencejew Change image and share on social
Jews have never, ever, ever wished to be separate, unless they were forced to be. Simon Schama forcejewseparate Change image and share on social
Jews have not only become equal citizens in Western democracies, they have become leading citizens. And, of course, the reestablishment of the State of Israel has given Jews a political presence in the world they have not had since biblical times. David Novak biblicalcitizendemocracy share on social
Jews have suffered persecution from misguided Christians who tortured the Jews for their part in killing Christ. These Christians forgot that Christ died because of the sins of all men. Sargent Shriver christchristiandie Change image and share on social
Jews know this in their bones. Our community could not exist for a day without its volunteers. They are the lifeblood of our organizations, whether they involve welfare, youth, education, care of the sick and elderly, or even protection against violence and abuse. Jonathan Sacks abusebonecare share on social
Jews read the books of Moses not just as history but as divine command. The question to which they are an answer is not, 'What happened?' but rather, 'How then shall I live?' And it's only with the exodus that the life of the commands really begins. Jonathan Sacks answerbeginbook share on social
Jews seek to cleave to the will of God as set forth in the Bible and, particularly, the Pentateuch, with its rabbinic commentaries, the Mishnah and Talmud. Meir Soloveichik biblecleavecommentary Change image and share on social
Jews survived all the defeats, expulsions, persecutions and pogroms, the centuries in which they were regarded as a pariah people, even the Holocaust itself, because they never gave up the faith that one day they would be free to live as Jews without fear. Jonathan Sacks centurydaydefeat share on social
Jews were asked when life begins. For them it's when they finally graduate medical school. Evan Sayet askbeginfinally Change image and share on social
