The American Jewish Family Today


 

Publication Date: January 1982

Publisher: American Jewish Committee

Author(s): Steven M. Cohen

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: American Jews; Family; Jewish identification

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The paper examines the extent to which American Jews have participated in some of the larger society's recent family changes. It asks how family life cycle status affects Jewish identification, and how different forms of Jewishness relate to the family life cycle. The article also assesses the extent to which recent changes in the family have been linked to diminished Jewish identification. Finally, we consider alternative communal policies in light of research findings.