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Jewish Quotes

On identity, community, and belonging.

These Community quotes reflect on Jewish identity in everyday life, from board involvement with Jewish family services to a childhood assumption that everyone shared the same background.

No one in my family has been observant for generations, but we all identify with being Jewish.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

A lot of Jewish kids do identify with us.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

The orthodox Jewish faith practically excludes woman from religious life.

Quotes by Abraham Cahan

I'm not super, super religious. If this is okay to say, I'm more culturally Jewish.

Quotes by Abbi Jacobson

About Quotes

The official Hamas charter calls for the murder of Jews and destruction of the Jewish state.

Quotes by Aaron Klein

The Jewish Orthodox community is playing footsie with the alt-right.

Quotes by Zoey Tur

After '45, Ben Gurion started to organize the Zionist movement and the conference in Baltimore. At this convention, they decided that the helm of the Zionist movement has to be a Jewish commonwealth... a Jewish commonwealth!

Quotes by Yitzhak Shamir

I have my own religion. I'm sort of one-quarter Baptist, one-quarter Catholic, one-quarter Jewish.

Quotes by Tom T. Hall

On July 18, we will mark the 12th anniversary of the senseless loss of 85 lives in the bombing of the Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Quotes by Tom Lantos

Always Quotes

My father was ethnically Jewish, but his family converted to Catholicism.

Quotes by Tom Hollander

I get invited to an awful lot of Jewish functions.

Quotes by Tim Roth

Zionism demands a publicly recognized and legally secured homeland in Palestine for the Jewish people. This platform is unchangeable.

Quotes by Theodor Herzl

It is as difficult to define or classify Islamic cinema as it would be a Christian, Jewish or Buddhist one.

Quotes by Tariq Ali

I'm a Jewish born-again Christian.

Quotes by Stephen Baldwin

Being Quotes

The Jewish story is the story of wandering. It is the story of extraordinary heterogeneous complication.

Quotes by Simon Schama

I don't feel that Jewish people have a class.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

I have always had excellent cooperation with the Jewish community in Austria.

Quotes by Sebastian Kurz

When it comes to being Jewish, I can't help myself.

Quotes by Scott Rogowsky

HQ Trivia is the most Jewish app since JSwipe.

Quotes by Scott Rogowsky

Community Quotes

Spiritually, I'm Jewish.

Quotes by Scatman Crothers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Jewish quotes collection cover?
It spans personal, historical, and political reflections tied to Jewish identity and community, including a historical account of Ben Gurion organizing the Zionist movement after 1945, a mention of serving on the board of trustees at Jewish Family Services, a personal childhood memory about assuming everyone was Jewish, and a critical political opinion about the Orthodox community's relationship with the alt-right. It's a collection that mixes lived experience with commentary on community and history.
What topics does this Jewish quote collection touch on?
It ranges across community involvement, personal identity, and modern political commentary, alongside a historical reference to the Zionist movement's organization after 1945 and the Baltimore conference that shaped decisions about a Jewish commonwealth. Each quote reflects a distinct personal or historical statement rather than a single unified viewpoint.
Why do people search for quotes about Jewish identity or community?
These quotes appeal to readers interested in Jewish history, community involvement, or personal reflections on cultural identity and upbringing. The Community collection is a natural companion for content focused on belonging and shared identity.
Does this collection include commentary on current politics?
Yes, one quote describes the Jewish Orthodox community as "playing footsie with the alt-right," a specific, pointed political observation from the speaker. It's presented here as their stated view, described factually rather than endorsed or argued against.
Is there a quote here about Zionist history?
Yes, one recounts how, after 1945, Ben Gurion began organizing the Zionist movement and a conference in Baltimore that helped shape the direction of the movement toward establishing a Jewish commonwealth. It's presented as a historical account rather than opinion, useful for content on twentieth-century Jewish history.
Is there a historical reference in this collection?
Yes, one quote references Ben Gurion organizing the Zionist movement after 1945 and a conference in Baltimore where the movement's leadership was decided to require a Jewish commonwealth at its helm — a specific historical claim presented neutrally as the speaker's account.
Does this collection include personal or lighter reflections?
It does; one quote recalls being nearly a teenager before realizing that not everyone the speaker met was Jewish, a small, honest window into a childhood shaped by a particular community. The Being collection has related material on identity and self-understanding.
Does this collection touch on community and family involvement?
Yes, one quote mentions serving on the board of trustees for Jewish Family Services alongside Boston University, connecting Jewish identity to community and civic institutions rather than politics or history.
Is there a quote here expressing a political opinion?
Yes, one quote expresses the speaker's own view that the Jewish Orthodox community is "playing footsie with the alt-right," a critical political stance rather than a factual claim. It's included as one perspective among several in the collection rather than a settled conclusion. The About and Always collections offer related material on personal viewpoints and consistency of belief.
What other topics complement Jewish quotes?
For the community and belonging angle found in several of these quotes, Community quotes and Family quotes pair naturally, while I Am quotes suits the more personal-identity focused lines.

For more on identity and belonging, see our Being quotes and About quotes.