Five Surprising Facts About Jewish Identity

Unpacked, a division of Open Dor Media, has posted an interesting video about five surprising facts about Jews. We found it informative and want to share it with you.

Who are the Jewish People, really? With only 15 million Jews worldwide, opinions about them are plenty, but understanding is rare. Because beyond the stereotypes and assumptions, there’s a rich diversity within Judaism that defies simple categorization.

Here are 5 surprising facts about Jewish identity - including unique cultural practices, diversity of physical appearance, the importance of debate in shaping Jewish beliefs, and why “conversion” is less about changing beliefs and more about joining a family connected across both time and space.

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