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Sarah Posner (sarahposner.com, God's Profits, Unholy) and Brent E. Sasley (University of Texas at Arlington, Mideast Matrix)

On The Posner Show, Sarah talks with Brent about the new Pew survey of American Jews. They discuss the central question of the survey: Who is Jewish? Is “Jewish atheist” an oxymoron? Brent busts some myths about the Orthodox being the fastest-growing segment of Jews. Brent explains why he thinks the Israel question is overrated and overstated. Who, exactly, do mainstream Jewish organizations represent? Plus: How much should Israel worry about what American Jews think of it?

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Recorded:Oct 3    Posted:Oct 4, 2013
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The Posner Show | Oct 4, 2013 | Sarah Posner & Brent E. Sasley

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