Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans

Fraying bond between Israel and young American Jews sparks deep concern

Within the Israeli Reform movement, which constitutes a minor segment of Judaism in the country, there is a distinct push to send more young Israelis overseas to work as camp counselors

Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans — who, according to a recent AP-NORC poll, tend to consider support for Israel less crucial to their Jewish identity than older adults.