: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
also
: being a Jew
Jewishly
adverb
Jewishness
noun
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She has been criticized by Jewish leaders and pro-Israel activists in Michigan, but has strong support from pro-Palestinian and Jewish peace activists.
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Drawing on her own Jewish upbringing and millennial experiences, Seligman crafts characters who feel both highly specific and widely relatable, resulting in an empowering collaboration with Sennott that’s driven by strong, unconventional characters.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
While overall hate crimes in Chicago have decreased between 2023 and 2024, reported cases against Jewish people and gay men increased, according to a July 18 city news release.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The five-time Grammy winner, who is Jewish, condemned the president’s comments and opened up about his decision to wear a Star of David on his coat at a Madison Square Garden concert in response to the rally, which left one person dead and multiple injured.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Drawing on her own Jewish upbringing and millennial experiences, Seligman crafts characters who feel both highly specific and widely relatable, resulting in an empowering collaboration with Sennott that’s driven by strong, unconventional characters.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
While overall hate crimes in Chicago have decreased between 2023 and 2024, reported cases against Jewish people and gay men increased, according to a July 18 city news release.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The five-time Grammy winner, who is Jewish, condemned the president’s comments and opened up about his decision to wear a Star of David on his coat at a Madison Square Garden concert in response to the rally, which left one person dead and multiple injured.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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“Jewish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jewish. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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