Jewish American

A Jewish American (also commonly American Jew) is an American (a citizen of the United States) of Jewish descent or religion who maintains a connection to the Jewish community, either through actively practicing Judaism or through cultural and historical affiliation.

Education

American Jews are generally more highly educated than the American public as a whole. 55% have received a college degree, and a quarter have a graduate degree, this is compared with 29% college degrees and 6% graduate degrees among the general population.

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There is also an active Jewish education system, with a wide network of Jewish day schools, as well as Jewish colleges and universities. Jewish education is also commonly offered at synagogues in the form of supplementary Hebrew schools or Sunday schools.

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